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LFC 17: Destiny PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuji Rikidozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsuji Rikidozan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
14 - 19 - 0 |
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220 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuji Rikidozan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock has managed to clinch.
Rikidozan pushes off an throws an elbow but Murdock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rikidozan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock thuds his right hand into Rikidozan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rikidozan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooh!!! Rikidozan has knocked Murdock down with a huge combo! Rikidozan steps away and waves a wobbly Murdock back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock lands with a nice body punch.
Rikidozan throws a leg kick but Murdock checks it.
Rikidozan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rikidozan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murdock.
Murdock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Katsuji Rikidozan has been cut.
Murdock looks to land a combination but Rikidozan avoids it well.
Murdock throws an off balance right hand
and Rikidozan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rikidozan. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rikidozan throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rikidozan tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that half lands.
Murdock is rocked!
A good leg kick by Rikidozan.
Rikidozan lands a right hook to the body.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Rikidozan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murdock misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Rikidozan does no damage.
Murdock misses with a body shot.
Rikidozan swinging wildly here.
Murdock throws a series of punches but Rikidozan moves out of range.
Murdock clinches.
Rikidozan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murdock's efforts to push away.
Murdock can't break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rikidozan misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murdock throws a shot to the body.
Katsuji Rikidozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rikidozan connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Rikidozan misses.
Murdock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Rikidozan. Those never looked like landing.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Rikidozan.
Murdock throws a combination that misses
and Rikidozan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murdock misses with a body shot.
Murdock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rikidozan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murdock looks winded!
Rikidozan throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rikidozan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan cracks Murdock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rikidozan connects with a right hand. Murdock shakes it off.
Murdock is looking to clinch.
Rikidozan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rikidozan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murdock's calf.
Murdock throws a right and a left that both miss.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rikidozan!
Rikidozan thuds a left hand into Murdock's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rikidozan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rikidozan lands a big head kick that sends Murdock tumbling to the mat! Rikidozan takes a step backwards and waves Murdock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Murdock is still on wobbly legs! Can Rikidozan finish him?
Rikidozan feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Murdock collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Katsuji Rikidozan!
After winning the bout, Katsuji Rikidozan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onizuka comes into the arena with GTO's Greatest Moments blaring out of the sound system. Willemoes has chosen Who Let the Dogs out??- Baha men as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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198 lbs
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197 lbs
21 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eikichi Onizuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Lasse Willemoes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willemoes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Willemoes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Willemoes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Willemoes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Willemoes misses with a body shot.
Onizuka throws a right hand that Willemoes ducks under and follows up with a left that Willemoes also avoids with ease.
Onizuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willemoes's coach down at Soul Supremacy - UK was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Willemoes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Onizuka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Willemoes.
Onizuka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Willemoes.
Onizuka throws an overhand right that lands on Willemoes's shoulder, as Willemoes tries to avoid the shot.
Willemoes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Onizuka.
Onizuka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Willemoes loads up on a big right hand but Onizuka slips the punch.
Onizuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Willemoes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Onizuka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Willemoes.
Onizuka misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Onizuka misses.
Willemoes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Willemoes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Onizuka to the mat! Onizuka manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Willemoes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Onizuka is looking for a triangle but Willemoes pushes his legs off easily.
Willemoes lands a couple of digs.
Onizuka working a defensive guard here.
Onizuka keeping full guard, as Willemoes tries to pass.
Onizuka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Willemoes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Onizuka working a defensive guard but Willemoes manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onizuka wants to control but Willemoes postures up.
Onizuka is not content to let Willemoes control the position.
Willemoes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Onizuka's legs.
Willemoes is looking to take a break and control but Onizuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willemoes controlling the position.
Willemoes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Onizuka has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willemoes trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Willemoes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Willemoes trying to control the position but Onizuka is working away.
Willemoes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Onizuka is trying to control Willemoes's posture but Willemoes avoids it.
Willemoes is working Onizuka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Onizuka regains half guard.
Willemoes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Willemoes is keen to just control but Onizuka is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Onizuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Willemoes trying to control from half guard but Onizuka is working away.
Onizuka is looking to escape.
Onizuka looking for submissions off his back.
Willemoes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Onizuka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Willemoes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Onizuka actively working from the bottom here.
Willemoes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Onizuka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Willemoes is looking to take a break and control but Onizuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Willemoes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Onizuka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Willemoes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Onizuka's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Willemoes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Willemoes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Onizuka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Willemoes avoids the head kick by Onizuka.
Onizuka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Willemoes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Willemoes misses with a wild body shot.
Onizuka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Willemoes counter with a right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Onizuka.
Willemoes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Onizuka defends well and Willemoes ends up having to push Onizuka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Onizuka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Willemoess head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Willemoes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Onizuka doesn't have the hooks in and Willemoes manages to turn into his guard.
Willemoes trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka wants to stand up but Willemoes is controlling him.
Onizuka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Willemoes defends well.
Willemoes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Onizuka pushes Willemoes off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Willemoes forces Onizuka back against the cage and clinches.
Onizuka breaks the clinch.
Onizuka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Willemoes misses with a two punch combination.
Willemoes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Onizukas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Willemoes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Willemoes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willemoes just misses with a punch to the body.
Onizuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Willemoes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wants to improve his position but Willemoes is controlling well.
Willemoes is keen to just control but Onizuka is a slippery customer.
Onizuka wants to control but Willemoes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Onizuka is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willemoes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Onizuka is trying to maintain the position but Willemoes is very close to passing his half guard.
Willemoes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Onizuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Willemoes is looking to advance position but Onizuka won't allow it.
Willemoes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Willemoes is looking to take a break and control but Onizuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes throwing shots but Onizuka is blocking nicely.
Onizuka is trying to stand back up but Willemoes is controlling him
Willemoes tries to pass to full mount but Onizuka defends it.
Onizuka wants to get back to full guard.
Willemoes working Onizuka over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onizuka wants to get back to full guard.
Willemoes not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onizuka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Willemoes is trying to work for a kimura but Onizuka is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Willemoes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Onizuka tries to clinch up but Willemoes circles away and keeps his distance.
Willemoes lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Onizuka.
Willemoes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Onizuka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Willemoes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
What's Onizuka going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Onizuka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Onizuka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lasse Willemoes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Willemoes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Onizuka is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willemoes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Onizuka is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Oh Onizuka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willemoes lands a strong strike to the head of Onizuka. That's dazed him! Willemoes looking to finish here. Onizuka is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Willemoes lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasse Willemoes!
Lasse Willemoes took some time post fight to say the following; 'Who let the DOGS out? Who, who, who, who!!!???!!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Al Abulbul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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143 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdullah Al Abulbul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Cox!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Abulbul missing with a left hand there. Cox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Abulbul looks to land a left hand but Cox moved out of range nicely.
Cox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
Cox throws a head kick but Al Abulbul moves out of range.
Cox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Abulbul feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Al Abulbul looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Al Abulbul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cox looking to control.
Al Abulbul landing some decent shots from guard.
Cox wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Al Abulbul is now in half guard.
Al Abulbul seems to be working for a kimura but Cox defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cox can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cox is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Abulbul has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Al Abulbul is pressing down on Cox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cox is holding on for now.
Cox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Abulbul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Al Abulbul lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cox wants to get back to his feet.
Al Abulbul wants to pass to mount but Cox is defending the position.
Al Abulbul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cox is trying to stand back up but Al Abulbul is controlling him
Cox won't allow Al Abulbul to pass to mount.
Al Abulbul passes to full mount!
Al Abulbul lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Al Abulbul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Abulbul avoids the attempt from Cox to control.
Al Abulbul prevents Cox from getting the reversal.
Cox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Abulbul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Abulbul looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Al Abulbul with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul working for a submission but Cox is keeping him at bay.
Al Abulbul scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Al Abulbul has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Cox is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdullah Al Abulbul!
Abdullah Al Abulbul thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Demikovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Russian National Anthem. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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250 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 30 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivfader takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nicolai Demikovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivfader throws a nice looking combination but Demikovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivfader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivfader avoids a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Rivfader has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rivfader drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rivfader trying to control but Demikovic is working from the bottom.
Demikovic working a defensive guard here.
Demikovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demikovic is on top in guard.
Demikovic trying to control but Rivfader is working from the bottom.
Demikovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Demikovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivfader controls Demikovic momentarily but Demikovic frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rivfader looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Demikovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demikovic throws a head kick but Rivfader moves out of range.
Rivfader throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rivfader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rivfader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demikovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demikovic tries to clinch but Rivfader moves out of range.
Rivfader fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivfader avoids the head kick by Demikovic.
Demikovic closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Demikovic taking a breather.
Demikovic is trying to pull guard but Rivfader has him pressed against the cage.
Rivfader is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demikovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rivfader takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Demikovic prevents a body shot from Rivfader.
Rivfader is working for takedown but Demikovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nicolai Demikovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
Demikovic is trying to push Rivfader away but Rivfader has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rivfader is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Demikovic is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Rivfader's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Demikovic wants a takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivfader is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demikovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Demikovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demikovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rivfader.
Rivfader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Demikovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Demikovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivfader decides to pull guard.
Demikovic trying to control but Rivfader is working from the bottom.
Demikovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Demikovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic trying to control but Rivfader is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Nicolai Demikovic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Demikovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Demikovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demikovic throws a big shot that misses.
Rivfader tries to keep at a distance but Demikovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Demikovic has Rivfader pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivfader manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivfader fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Demikovic wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivfader is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demikovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Demikovic misses with a knee strike.
Demikovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivfader pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Demikovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Demikovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rivfader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Demikovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivfader somewhat.
Rivfader shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rivfader was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Demikovic wants to control but Rivfader postures up.
Demikovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rivfader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demikovic keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Demikovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Demikovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Demikovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivfader trying to control the action but Demikovic is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rivfader keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Demikovic moves into range and clinches up with Rivfader.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic is trying to push Rivfader away but Rivfader has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Demikovic wants a takedown.
Demikovic tries to pull guard but Rivfader holds him up against the cage and eventually Demikovic drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Demikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivfader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivfader tries to clinch but Demikovic is having none of it.
Demikovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demikovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demikovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivfader counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rivfader.
Demikovic is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Demikovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Demikovic gets underhooks to prevent Rivfader's takedown attempt.
Rivfader wants a takedown.
Rivfader drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Demikovic is controlling him.
Rivfader is trying to keep Demikovic in close.
Rivfader looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demikovic is one step ahead there.
Demikovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Demikovic is looking to pass into half guard but Rivfader pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rivfader is in guard.
Demikovic keeping full guard, as Rivfader tries to pass.
Demikovic is pulling down on Rivfader's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Demikovic has his foot on Rivfader's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivfader works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivfader gets to his feet - Demikovic follows without any prompting.
Demikovic closes the distance and pushes Rivfader back into the cage.
Rivfader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivfader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demikovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rivfader shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demikovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivfader is one step ahead there.
Demikovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivfader is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eirik Rivfader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rivfader wants to clinch up but Demikovic keeps it at a distance.
Rivfader darts in looking for a takedown but Demikovic gets double underhooks and turns Rivfader into the cage.
Demikovic jumps into guard, dragging Rivfader to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demikovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivfader is fighting to break Demikovic's control of his arms but Demikovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Demikovic is looking to stand up but Rivfader isn't so interested in that idea.
Rivfader trying to control but Demikovic is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Demikovic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rivfader uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Demikovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Rivfader stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rivfader looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demikovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Demikovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rivfader's legs.
Demikovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivfader is defending well.
Demikovic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rivfader is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic is looking to take a break and control but Rivfader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivfader is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rivfader manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rivfader trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demikovic misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rivfader tries to buck Demikovic off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic content just to control the position here.
Rivfader is working to get back to half guard.
Demikovic looking to finish Rivfader with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rivfader!
Rivfader tries to lock up and control but Demikovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Demikovic cracks Rivfader with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivfader in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Rivfader that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Demikovic tries to control but Rivfader wriggling away.
Nicolai Demikovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivfader is looking to improve his position but Demikovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Demikovic lands a big shot there that rocks Rivfader but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Demikovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rivfader hang on?
Rivfader is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big strike lands for Demikovic! That's really hurt Rivfader and he's turned his back - Demikovic keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Demikovic jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolai Demikovic!
A relieved looking Nicolai Demikovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasconcelos Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasconcelos Vitor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasconcelos Vitor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifford Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Vitor.
It looks like Clifford Smith has been cut.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vitor misses the shot to the body.
Vitor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vitor lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Vitor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vitor looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Vitor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vitor misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a hook.
Vitor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vitor swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith slips under a jab.
Vitor misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Vitor throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitor.
A punch combination from Vitor misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Vitor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitor slips under a jab from Smith.
Vasconcelos Vitor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vitor looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Vitor throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Vitor throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
A big right from Vitor misses.
Vitor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Clifford Smith's cut even more.
Vitor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Vitor.
Vitor jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor works the jab nicely.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vitor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vitor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vitor misses with a hook.
Vitor throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Vitor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vitor moves away from the strike by Smith.
Vitor looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Vitor throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Vitor tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Jab by Vitor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitor looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vitor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vitor jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith throws a hook but Vitor avoids it easily.
Vitor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vitor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vitor was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vitor.
Vitor scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Vitor throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasconcelos Vitor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clifford Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Vitor does no damage.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith lands a nice hook to Vitor's body. Vitor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vitor scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Smith misses.
Vitor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vitor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasconcelos Vitor is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Vitor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Vitor moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vitor counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Vitor finish him?!
Smith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a swing at Vitor's ribcage but misses.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Vitor finish him?
Vitor circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Smith tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Vitor wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasconcelos Vitor!
An out of breath Vasconcelos Vitor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Michieletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amok has chosen Devils as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Davide Michieletto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 21 - 3, fighting out of London, Uriel Amok!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amok misses with a looping right.
Amok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michieletto.
Michieletto throws a solid leg kick but Amok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Michieletto.
Michieletto misses with a looping right.
Amok swings for the body but Michieletto moves out of range.
Amok blocks a jab.
Amok cracks a nice hook into Michieletto's ribs.
Michieletto fails to land with a series of punches.
Michieletto throws an overhand right that lands on Amok's shoulder, as Amok tries to avoid the shot.
Michieletto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Michieletto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michieletto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Amok eats them both and turns towards Michieletto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Uriel Amok has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Michieletto.
Michieletto misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amok lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Michieletto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Michieletto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amok.
Michieletto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michieletto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michieletto misses with a hook. Amok ducked under it nicely.
Michieletto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amok was well out of range. Poor timing from Michieletto.
Amok cracks Michieletto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Amok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amok misses with a straight left.
Michieletto misses the body punch
so Amok counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amok chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michieletto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Michieletto holds on and takes a little breather.
Amok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michieletto keeping moving, preventing Amok from controlling successfully.
Amok throws a big elbow that misses.
Amok being controlled here momentarily.
Amok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Amok trying to control the position from guard on top but Michieletto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amok stands up over Michieletto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amok distracts Michieletto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michieletto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amok lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Michieletto keeping moving, preventing Amok from controlling successfully.
Amok keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michieletto's head.
Amok distracts Michieletto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Amok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amok is pushing down on Michieletto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michieletto is fighting to maintain full guard but Amok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Amok wants to pass to mount but Michieletto is defending the position.
Michieletto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amok's back!
Michieletto is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Amok tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok trying to control the hands but Michieletto won't let him.
Amok tries to break free.
Amok is trying to remain composed but Michieletto is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Amok is keeping busy.
Amok tries to escape but Michieletto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Michieletto is working the ground and pound. Can Amok escape?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amok is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Michieletto is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Amok up.
That has opened up Uriel Amok's cut even more.
Michieletto controlling well, preventing Amok from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Davide Michieletto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Amok cracks a nice hook into Michieletto's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Michieletto as Amok shoots in.
Amok swings for the body but Michieletto moves out of range.
Michieletto throws a head kick that misses.
Amok connects with a body shot that sends Michieletto's belly button to the back.
Amok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michieletto moves away.
Amok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michieletto's waist but Michieletto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amok off to one side.
Michieletto swings for the body but Amok moves out of range.
Amok's coach down at Axia Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Amok's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Davide Michieletto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michieletto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amok defends well and Michieletto ends up having to push Amok into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michieletto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Michieletto misses with a right hand
and Amok counters with a single leg into guard. Michieletto didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Michieletto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto working a defensive guard here.
Amok throws an elbow that misses. Michieletto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Amok's guard. Nice move by Michieletto!
Michieletto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Michieletto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amok is on top in guard.
Michieletto wants to sweep but no luck.
Michieletto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Michieletto is looking for a triangle but Amok pushes his legs off easily.
Amok wants to pass the guard but Michieletto is keeping the position.
Amok wants to control from the top but Michieletto keeps moving.
Uriel Amok has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok preventing the sweep.
Michieletto keeping moving, preventing Amok from controlling successfully.
Michieletto looking to control.
Michieletto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Michieletto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Michieletto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amok connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michieletto misses with a wild combination.
Michieletto misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michieletto lands a head shot.
Michieletto misses with a wild body shot.
Amok is looking to score with low kicks.
Michieletto throws a head kick that Amok semi-blocks.
Amok cracks Michieletto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Michieletto throws a low kick but Amok moves out of range easily.
A big left from Amok misses.
Amok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michieletto.
Nice shot by Amok.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michieletto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amok works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok misses the jab.
Michieletto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Amok backs up against the cage.
Michieletto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amok slips a jab and a cross from Michieletto.
Amok punishes Michieletto's body with a nice straight punch.
Michieletto misses with a few strikes there.
Amok looking to score a takedown here. Michieletto is defending well but Amok drives through and ends up in Michieletto's guard.
Amok trying to control the position from guard on top but Michieletto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michieletto looking for a sweep. Not yet Michieletto, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amok keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michieletto's head.
Michieletto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Amok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Amok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michieletto as he jumps to the side.
Michieletto stuns Amok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Michieletto misses.
Amok misses with a right hand
and Michieletto counters with a nice leg kick.
Michieletto scores with a jab.
Michieletto cracks Amok with an open hand slap.
Michieletto misses with a looping right.
Amok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Amok misses.
Amok swings widly with a right hand
and Michieletto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amok connects with a nice looking jab.
Amok throws a solid leg kick but Michieletto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto slips a straight right by Amok.
Michieletto looks to throw the jab but Amok is out of range.
Michieletto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Michieletto looks to land a left hand but Amok moved out of range nicely.
Michieletto keeps Amok at a distance using the push kick.
Amok shoots in and gets a takedown into Michieletto's guard.
Michieletto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Michieletto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amok preventing the sweep.
Amok throws a big right hand that misses.
Michieletto controls Amok momentarily but Amok frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Davide Michieletto wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Michieletto misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amok throws a sloppy head kick and Michieletto moves out of range easily.
Michieletto moves out of range of the leg kick from Amok.
A slow jab from Amok misses its intended target.
Michieletto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Michieletto's sensitive parts.
Michieletto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amok.
Amok tries to work over Michieletto's front leg with a kick but Michieletto checks it.
Amok closes the distance and clinches up with Michieletto, looking for a takedown. Amok pushes Michieletto against the cage but Michieletto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michieletto walks into a stiff left hand from Amok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amok misses with a wild combination.
Amok looks to score with a jab to the body but Michieletto is just out of range.
Amok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michieletto throws a lazy uppercut
and Amok counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Amok is trying to control the action in half guard but Michieletto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Michieletto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Amok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amok prevents Michieletto from improving his position.
Amok is looking to advance position but Michieletto won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amok is pressing down on Michieletto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Michieletto is holding on for now.
Amok wants to take a breather but Michieletto is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michieletto is looking to control Amok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michieletto avoid being mounted?
Amok working the head and body with strikes.
Amok working over Michieletto with some ground and pound. Michieletto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michieletto trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michieletto is trying to get back to full guard.
Michieletto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriel Amok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Amok!
After winning the bout, Uriel Amok thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Retsu Kaioh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rostam Samani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rostam Samani has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Retsu Kaioh's chin.
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265 lbs
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247 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Retsu Kaioh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rostam Samani!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samani checks the leg kick.
Samani tries to clinch up but Kaioh circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaioh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaioh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kaioh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaioh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaioh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaioh scores with a head kick. Samani tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Samani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Samani throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaioh makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Samani really felt that one!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaioh looks to throw the jab but Samani is out of range.
Samani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses.
Kaioh throws a sloppy head kick
and Samani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kaioh!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh is looking to reverse the position.
Samani working away.
Kaioh is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Samani looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kaioh is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Samani working away.
Samani content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Samani creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaioh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Samani is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaioh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kaioh prevents Samani from moving into mount.
Samani working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Samani is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaioh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaioh is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh is not content to let Samani control the position.
Kaioh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Samani wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kaioh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Samani's best efforts.
Kaioh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kaioh trying to control from the bottom.
Samani prevents Kaioh from standing back up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Samani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Samani stops Kaioh from getting back to his feet.
Samani is pressing down on Kaioh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaioh is holding on for now.
Kaioh is looking for a sweep. Samani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samani is looking for a kimura here.
Kaioh wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samani lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Samani lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaioh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaioh tries to kick Samani off but Samani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kaioh tries to roll over but Samani keeps him under control.
Samani wants to control but Kaioh is keeping him busy.
Samani seems to be working for a kimura but Kaioh defends the submission attempt.
Kaioh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Samani is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samani is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kaioh!
Samani with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaioh blocking the ground and pound.
Kaioh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Samani tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Samani lands a couple of good shots and Kaioh has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Samani connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kaioh to escape the position.
Can Kaioh hold on?! Samani is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kaioh looking very determined here, making life difficult for Samani.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaioh trying to get back to his feet but Samani is in full control for now.
Kaioh staying busy and making it hard for Samani to control.
Kaioh breaks Samani's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rostam Samani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaioh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samani lands a head shot.
Kaioh lands with a right hand.
Kaioh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kaioh throws a sloppy head kick
and Samani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaioh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Samani puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Samani moves into full mount! Kaioh won't be happy about that!
Kaioh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rostam Samani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaioh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kaioh tries to get to full guard but Samani has control of the leg.
Samani seems to be working for a kimura but Kaioh defends the submission attempt.
Kaioh tries to kick Samani off but Samani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaioh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaioh is staying active underneath Samani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Samani working the head and body with strikes.
Kaioh trying to hold on to Samani's head to control him but Samani postures up.
Samani winds up and cracks Kaioh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Samani tries to pass to full mount but Kaioh defends it.
Samani trying to control from half guard but Kaioh is working away.
Samani is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaioh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaioh wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samani wants to pass to mount but Kaioh is defending the position.
Samani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaioh is trying is best to control the position here.
Kaioh is trying to stand back up but Samani is controlling him
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samani trying to pass the guard but Kaioh defending well.
Samani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samani is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaioh wants to get back to full guard.
Samani is looking to take a break and control but Kaioh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samani tries to pass to full mount but Kaioh defends it.
Samani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh is refusing to be controlled, as Samani sits in half guard.
Kaioh is trying to stand up here but Samani is controlling him well.
Kaioh is looking to control Samani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaioh avoid being mounted?
Kaioh is refusing to be controlled, as Samani sits in half guard.
Kaioh is trying to stand back up but Samani is controlling him
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kaioh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Retsu Kaioh is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaioh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samani manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Samani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaioh scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Samani.
Samani throws an overhand right that drops Kaioh like a sack of potatoes! Samani dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rostam Samani!
During a confident post fight interview, Rostam Samani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites. Pete Doherty had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jannis Arvanitidis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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32
157 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 12 - 3, fighting out of London, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doherty throws a head kick that Arvanitidis semi-blocks.
Doherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arvanitidis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doherty as he avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arvanitidis.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Arvanitidis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Doherty struggling a bit here.
Arvanitidis tries for a kimura but Doherty is defending well.
Arvanitidis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doherty, who protects the arm well.
Doherty is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doherty is working hard here to advance position.
Arvanitidis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Doherty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty can't do much from the bottom here.
Arvanitidis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Doherty tries to improve position but can't.
Arvanitidis trying to control the action but Doherty is working from the bottom.
Doherty is looking for a sweep.
Arvanitidis is working to tighten his grip on Doherty's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Doherty has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Arvanitidis is really squeezing tight and eventually Doherty passes out! Arvanitidis breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jannis Arvanitidis!
Jannis Arvanitidis is the new featherweight champion!
Jannis Arvanitidis really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ameri CanChopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CanChopper has chosen Badass as his entrance music. Jorge Cruz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ameri CanChopper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz jabs CanChopper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
CanChopper throws a quick inside leg kick.
CanChopper closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
CanChopper lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, CanChopper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cruz wants to break free but CanChopper has control.
CanChopper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
CanChopper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on CanChopper's shoulder, as CanChopper tries to avoid the shot.
CanChopper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. CanChopper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CanChopper moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and CanChopper counters with a nice leg kick.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
CanChopper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but CanChopper moved out of range.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Good leg kick by CanChopper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on CanChopper's shoulder, as CanChopper tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
CanChopper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
CanChopper avoids the body shot from Cruz.
CanChopper lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz throws a body punch but CanChopper moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz slips under a jab from CanChopper.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from CanChopper.
CanChopper connects with a leg kick. Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on CanChopper's shoulder, as CanChopper tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz swings for the body but CanChopper moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for CanChopper.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
CanChopper throws a head kick that half lands.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from CanChopper.
CanChopper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but CanChopper was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Nice body kick from CanChopper.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
CanChopper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
CanChopper misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looks to land a combination. CanChopper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cruz misses with a body shot
and CanChopper finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but CanChopper moved out of range.
CanChopper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A cross from CanChopper lands.
Cruz lands with a straight right. CanChopper didn't see that one coming.
CanChopper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
CanChopper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
CanChopper moves away from the strike by Cruz.
CanChopper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Cruz misses with a combination
and CanChopper counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from CanChopper is predictable there
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
CanChopper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces CanChopper off the cage and back into range.
Cruz takes a swing at CanChopper's ribcage but misses.
Cruz slips a straight right by CanChopper.
Cruz misses with a shot to the body
and CanChopper finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
CanChopper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
CanChopper feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
CanChopper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from CanChopper, right into the meat.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by CanChopper.
A jab from Cruz misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ameri CanChopper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
CanChopper feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz lands a body shot.
CanChopper misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from CanChopper.
A lazy left from CanChopper finds it's target.
Cruz thows a body shot but no joy.
CanChopper lands with a good body shot.
CanChopper drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but CanChopper moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CanChopper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz moves away from the strike by CanChopper.
Cruz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz lands a two punch combo.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
CanChopper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
CanChopper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz moves out of range as CanChopper throws a body kick.
CanChopper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from CanChopper.
Cruz thows a body shot but no joy.
CanChopper cracks Cruz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CanChopper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
CanChopper explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
CanChopper misses with a kick to the body.
CanChopper tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a body punch but CanChopper moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by CanChopper.
CanChopper connects with a jab.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
CanChopper takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
CanChopper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and CanChopper counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cruz's knee momentarily.
Jab by CanChopper.
CanChopper keeps Cruz at a distance using the push kick.
CanChopper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
CanChopper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for CanChopper.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from CanChopper tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CanChopper scores with a shot to the body.
CanChopper moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
CanChopper struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
CanChopper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
CanChopper landing knees to the body.
CanChopper throws a big uppercut that drops Cruz! More strikes from CanChopper and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cruz lies dazed against the cage as CanChopper celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ameri CanChopper!
A very excited looking Ameri CanChopper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Adolphson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Adolphson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adolphson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mutou's knee momentarily.
Mutou swats away the attempt to clinch by Adolphson.
Adolphson moves in looking to clinch but Mutou pushes him off.
Adolphson throws a leg kick but Mutou checks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mutou has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adolphson looks to land a right hand but Mutou moved out of range.
Mutou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adolphson throws a chopping leg kick but Mutou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adolphson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutou moves away.
Good work by Mutou as he checks the leg kick.
Adolphson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutou.
Mutou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adolphson wants to improve his position but Mutou is controlling well.
Mutou trying to mount his opponent but Adolphson defends it.
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mutou throwing shots but Adolphson is blocking nicely.
Mutou trying to mount his opponent but Adolphson defends it.
Adolphson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mutou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mutou's back!
Adolphson is looking to control Mutou but Mutou is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mutou trying to control the action but Adolphson just sinks the hooks in.
Adolphson trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson is really struggling to control Mutou but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Adolphson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mutou.
Mutou can't escape the position.
Mutou wants to control his opponent's hands but Adolphson gets his hands free.
Adolphson keeps control of the position easily here as Mutou tries to buck him off.
Mutou is really stuck here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou manages to reverse the position and now he's in Adolphson's guard. Nice work there by Mutou.
Adolphson looking for a sweep. Not yet Adolphson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexander Adolphson just wasn't active enough.
Adolphson takes a swing at Mutou's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Adolphson. No joy for Mutou on that attempt.
Mutou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adolphson is fending him off so far but Mutou persists. Nope, Adolphson circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Adolphson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Mutou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adolphson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mutou counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adolphson!
Adolphson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mutou.
Adolphson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mutou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mutou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adolphson's head.
Mutou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adolphson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mutou is trying to control. Adolphson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adolphson wants to control but Mutou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mutou is looking to advance position but Adolphson won't allow it.
Adolphson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outlaws Clubhouse , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adolphson tries to get to full guard but Mutou has control of the leg.
Mutou wants to pass to mount but Adolphson is defending the position.
Mutou thows a huge punch but Adolphson dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adolphson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adolphson keeping full guard, as Mutou tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keiji Mutou will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adolphson missing with a left hand there. Mutou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mutou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adolphson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mutou somewhat.
Mutou moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adolphson is fending him off so far but Mutou persists. Nope, Adolphson circles away and we're back to standing.
Mutou takes one on the button.
Adolphson has closed the distance and engaged Mutou in a clinch.
Mutou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adolphson working aggressively here.
Adolphson lands a body shot.
Adolphson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou is trying to force a seperation but Adolphson has the dominant position.
Adolphson looking to throw knees to the head but Mutou is blocking nicely.
Adolphson breaks from the clinch.
Adolphson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander Adolphson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adolphson throws a push kick but Mutou slaps the foot to one side.
Adolphson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adolphson throws a leg kick but Mutou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adolphson misses with a double jab.
Mutou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Adolphson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Adolphson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mutou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mutou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mutou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adolphson defends well and Mutou ends up having to push Adolphson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mutou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adolphson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mutou blocks it with crossed arms.
Mutou breaks from the clinch.
Mutou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Adolphson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutou is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Adolphson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adolphson wants to stand up but Mutou is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou preventing the sweep.
Mutou throws a strike but Adolphson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mutou trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou can't keep his opponent in guard - Adolphson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mutou is looking to control Adolphson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mutou avoid being mounted?
Mutou avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adolphson.
Mutou is looking for a sweep. Adolphson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adolphson wants to free his trapped foot but Mutou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mutou is looking for a sweep. Adolphson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutou trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adolphson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mutou is looking to escape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Adolphson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mutou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adolphson misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Adolphson. No joy for Mutou on that attempt.
Mutou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Adolphson misses the target.
Mutou looks for a takedown but Adolphson sprawls well.
Alexander Adolphson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Adolphson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mutou.
Adolphson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adolphson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mutou. Mutou gets slowly back to his feet.
Adolphson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mutou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adolphson's waist but Adolphson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mutou off to one side.
Adolphson tries to bum rush Mutou with a series of wild strikes but Mutou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mutou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mutou closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adolphson did well to prevent Mutou getting side control.
Mutou throwing shots but Adolphson is blocking nicely.
Mutou throwing shots but Adolphson is blocking nicely.
Mutou winds up and cracks Adolphson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mutou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adolphson's head.
Mutou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keiji Mutou has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adolphson wants to control but Mutou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mutou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mutou wants to pass to mount but Adolphson is defending the position.
Adolphson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mutou.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adolphson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutou postures up in Adolphson's guard and throws a big left but Adolphson blocks it.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Adolphson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou won't allow Adolphson to get back to his feet.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou throws a strike but Adolphson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mutou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adolphson is one step ahead there.
Mutou keeps trying to improve his position.
Mutou pulls Adolphson in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Adolphson controlling him for the moment.
Adolphson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Adolphson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutou wants to control from the top but Adolphson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Adolphson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Adolphson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adolphson stalling in the clinch but Mutou improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Mutou really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A bone on bone clash there as Mutou blocks the leg kick.
Mutou defending well as Adolphson loads up on a big left hand.
Adolphson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adolphson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adolphson wants it to stay on the feet.
Adolphson wants to slow Mutou down by chopping away at his legs.
Mutou closes the distance and clinches up with Adolphson, looking for a takedown. Mutou pushes Adolphson against the cage but Adolphson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adolphson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adolphson is looking to chop away at Mutou's legs.
Adolphson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mutou.
Alexander Adolphson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Adolphson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adolphson throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutou.
Mutou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adolphson pinned against the cage. Adolphson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adolphson misses with a kick to the body.
Adolphson misses with a kick to the body.
Mutou shoots in looking for a takedown. Adolphson tries to sprawl out of it but Mutou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adolphson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mutou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson misses with a looping right.
Adolphson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt - Adolphson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mutou closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adolphson did well to prevent Mutou getting side control.
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adolphson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mutou.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou trying to control but Adolphson is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adolphson is on top in guard.
Adolphson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mutou is looking to sweep but instead, Adolphson has passed into half guard.
Adolphson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mutou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mutou wants to get back to full guard.
Adolphson content to control rather than advance.
Mutou punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mutou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutou is pressing down on Adolphson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adolphson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adolphson stays in close to Mutou's body and controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Adolphson.
Adolphson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adolphson tries to score with a low kick but Mutou moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexander Adolphson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Adolphson misses with a looping left.
Adolphson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mutous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adolphson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mutou counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adolphson won't be happy with that.
Adolphson sneaks back into half guard.
Mutou passes to full mount!
Mutou is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Adolphson tries to lock up and control but Mutou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutou raining down shots from the mount!
Mutou looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mutou lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Adolphson hang on?
Mutou breaks from Adolphson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Adolphson is rocked!
A big strike lands for Mutou! That's really hurt Adolphson and he's turned his back - Mutou keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mutou jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou is the new light heavyweight champion!
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