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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sarmith Creston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Riccuito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mark Riccuito enters the cage!
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sarmith Creston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Riccuito!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creston staying out of range there.
Riccuito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creston moves away.
Creston wants to land a leg kick but Riccuito is out of range.
Creston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riccuito drops his hands momentarily and Creston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Creston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Riccuito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creston.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riccuito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Creston there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Creston misses with a leg kick
and Riccuito makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creston loads up on a big right hand but Riccuito slips the punch.
Riccuito throws the left hand but Creston avoids the punch easily.
Riccuito throws a lazy right hand but Creston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccuito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Creston.
Creston defending well as Riccuito loads up on a big left hand.
Riccuito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riccuito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Creston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Riccuito.
Creston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Riccuito.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creston looks to land a left hand but Riccuito moved out of range nicely.
Riccuito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Riccuito scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito with a hook.
Riccuito throws a shot from downtown. Creston moves away and avoids it.
Creston tries to keep at a distance but Riccuito has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Riccuito.
Riccuito lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Sarmith Creston has been cut.
Riccuito tries a body shot but Creston blocks it.
Riccuito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Creston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riccuito breaks the clinch.
Riccuito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riccuito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riccuito throws a head kick but Creston moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riccuito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Creston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Riccuito finds it's way round the side to connect with Creston's head.
Riccuito's corner calls for a 1-2. Riccuito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Riccuito lands.
Creston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riccuito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riccuito throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creston misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Riccuito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riccuito.
Riccuito connects with an inside leg kick.
Creston is breathing heavily.
Riccuito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creston.
Riccuito lands a big right hand that sends Creston crashing to the mat! Riccuito stays standing though and waves Creston back to his feet!
Creston is rocked!
Creston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riccuito rattles Creston with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Creston tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Riccuito dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Creston stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Riccuito!
A relieved looking Mark Riccuito 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Syroviy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo People. Syroviy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Три Буквы . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
31 - 29 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduard Syroviy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Syroviy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson moves out of range as Syroviy throws a body kick.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Syroviy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Syroviy is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Syroviy is still trying to improve position.
Johnson stands 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!
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Syroviy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Syroviy.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Syroviy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Syroviy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Syroviy keeps the fight on the outside.
Syroviy misses with a leg kick.
Syroviy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Syroviy jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Syroviy.
Syroviy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syroviy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson checks a low kick from Syroviy.
Syroviy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eduard Syroviy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syroviy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Syroviy walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Syroviy closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Syroviy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Syroviy pulls his leg out and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Syroviy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Syroviy misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Syroviy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Syroviy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syroviy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Syroviy is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Syroviy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syroviy swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Syroviy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Syroviy counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Syroviy - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Syroviy circles away and keeps his distance.
Syroviy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Eduard Syroviy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Syroviy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Syroviy.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syroviy.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Syroviy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Syroviy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Syroviy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Syroviy circles away and keeps his distance.
Syroviy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syroviy throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Syroviy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Syroviy stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Syroviy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Syroviy throws a head kick that misses.
Syroviy swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Syroviy misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syroviy misses with a low kick.
Syroviy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Syroviy throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Syroviy shows good takedown defense.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Syroviy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson slips a straight right by Syroviy.
Syroviy misses with a low kick.
Syroviy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Syroviy throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to bum rush Syroviy with a series of wild strikes but Syroviy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Syroviy tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Syroviy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Syroviy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy with a jab.
Syroviy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Syroviy checks a low kick from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Syroviy.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Syroviy blocks the low kick.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Syroviy avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Thomas Johnson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Syroviy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Syroviy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Syroviy pushes him off.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Syroviy digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Syroviy throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Syroviy looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Syroviy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Syroviy lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Syroviy connects with a solid leg kick.
Syroviy thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Syroviy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eduard Syroviy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syroviy throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Syroviy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Syroviy stalling the fight.
Syroviy is working Johnson over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Syroviy.
Syroviy breaks from the clinch.
Syroviy connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Syroviy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Syroviy jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Syroviy works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Syroviy, right into the meat.
Syroviy connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Syroviy!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syroviy wants to control but Johnson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syroviy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Syroviy is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syroviy gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand but Syroviy is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Syroviy is on top in guard.
Syroviy passes into half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Syroviy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Syroviy passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson holding on.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Syroviy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Syroviy is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Syroviy keeps moving.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Syroviy is keeping the position.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Syroviy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Syroviy's head.
Syroviy wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Thomas Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson won't allow Syroviy to sweep him here.
Syroviy working a defensive guard here.
Johnson cracks Syroviy with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eduard Syroviy.
I've got Syroviy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduard Syroviy!
An out of breath Eduard Syroviy 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bolek Lolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Soto's choice of entrance music: Valesca Popozuda - Beijinho No Ombro . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Augusto Soto enters the cage!
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolek Lolkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Augusto Soto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto wants to clinch up but Lolkowski keeps it at a distance.
Soto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Soto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lolkowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Lolkowski throws a sloppy head kick and Soto moves out of range easily.
Soto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lolkowski counters with a nice leg kick.
Lolkowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lolkowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lolkowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soto tries to avoid it but Lolkowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soto to the ground. Soto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lolkowski.
Soto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lolkowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lolkowski.
Lolkowski wants to control from the top but Soto keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lolkowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lolkowski is controlling him.
Lolkowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Lolkowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Soto has wrist control.
Lolkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lolkowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Lolkowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Lolkowski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lolkowski stops Soto from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lolkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soto wants to get back to his feet but Lolkowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lolkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Lolkowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Soto is retaining full guard.
Soto has his hands on Lolkowski's head, controlling the position.
Lolkowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Soto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lolkowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lolkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lolkowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Soto is retaining full guard.
Soto is looking to stand up but Lolkowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Lolkowski postures up in Soto's guard and throws a big left but Soto blocks it.
Lolkowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lolkowski won't allow Soto to get back to his feet.
Lolkowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lolkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lolkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soto is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lolkowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lolkowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Soto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lolkowski throws a strike but Soto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lolkowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lolkowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soto manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lolkowski is one step ahead there.
Lolkowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lolkowski throws an elbow that misses. Soto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lolkowski's guard. Nice move by Soto!
Lolkowski is pulling down on Soto's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolek Lolkowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Soto tries to clinch there but Lolkowski circles away.
Soto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lolkowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Soto wants to improve his position but Lolkowski is controlling well.
Soto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lolkowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Soto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lolkowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lolkowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soto taking some punishment here, with Lolkowski in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lolkowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soto defending well though.
Soto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lolkowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto wants to get back to full guard.
Lolkowski is looking to advance position but Soto won't allow it.
Lolkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soto's head.
Lolkowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lolkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lolkowski wants to pass to mount but Soto is defending the position.
Lolkowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soto kicks off Lolkowski and gets to his feet.
Augusto Soto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soto is looking to clinch but Lolkowski is avoiding it.
Lolkowski sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Soto to the ground! Lolkowski dives into full mount looking to finish!
Soto is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soto is still in real trouble! Can Lolkowski finish him?
Lolkowski drops a big elbow. That's hurt Soto! More shots from Lolkowski and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bolek Lolkowski!
Our winner, Bolek Lolkowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bloc Party - Flux. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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289 lbs
35 - 22 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergey Chernov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Charlie McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernov throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
Chernov cracks McGregor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Sergey Chernov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chernov lands a leg kick that knocks McGregor off balance momentarily.
Chernov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernov.
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGregor pushes Chernov up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor pushes off an throws an elbow but Chernov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've been informed that McGregor 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.
Chernov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernov blocks a body shot from McGregor.
Chernov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernov controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chernov pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor is looking for a takedown.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Chernov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Chernov fails to land.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chernov works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
McGregor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chernov up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Chernov.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernov misses with some punches.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Chernov.
A short left from Chernov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernov tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position.
Chernov blocks a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sergey Chernov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie McGregor.
Chernov struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor keeps control of Chernov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernov lands a right hand.
Chernov lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernov.
Chernov lands with a light punch inside.
Chernov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernov tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Chernov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chernov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chernov prevents it.
Chernov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chernov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chernov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sergey Chernov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor checks the leg kick.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Chernov feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
Chernov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chernov works the jab nicely.
Chernov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGregor if he has to take too many more of those.
McGregor looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of McGregor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernov scores with a sloppy right hand. McGregor should have avoided that one.
McGregor is rocked!
Chernov throws a quick head kick that knocks McGregor silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Chernov is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergey Chernov!
After winning the bout, Sergey Chernov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Charlie McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'I took this fight for the after party, same reason I take every fight really!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud comes to the cage accompanied by Vallenfyre - Iconoclast. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brother Firetribe enters the cage!
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168 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tom Stroud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firetribe dodges the punch combination from Stroud.
Firetribe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stroud. That did some damage!
Stroud cracks Firetribe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stroud throws a right hand that Firetribe ducks under and follows up with a left that Firetribe also avoids with ease.
Stroud dodges the punch combination from Firetribe.
Stroud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Firetribe tenderised Stroud's leg. Stroud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stroud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Firetribe tries to avoid it but Stroud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Firetribe to the ground. Firetribe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Firetribe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stroud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Firetribe.
Firetribe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stroud. That did some damage!
Stroud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Firetribe is out of range and Stroud settles back down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stroud or perhaps it was just good defense by Firetribe, which made it look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroud tries to clinch but Firetribe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown but Firetribe shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Stroud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroud throws a jab but it's blocked by Firetribe.
Stroud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stroud misses with a double jab.
Firetribe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Firetribe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Stroud.
Stroud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Firetribe throws a leg kick which misses Stroud's front leg but catches the back leg as Stroud tries to avoid it.
Firetribe scoring well with a low kick there.
Firetribe lands with a straight right. Stroud didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Firetribe.
Stroud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Firetribe. That's going to slow Stroud down.
Stroud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Firetribe throws a head kick but Stroud moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Firetribe - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud moves in looking to clinch but Firetribe pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firetribe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stroud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Firetribe scores with a spinning back kick!
Stroud throws a series of punches but Firetribe moves out of range.
Stroud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Firetribe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Firetribe scores with a hook.
Firetribe throws out a powerful jab.
Stroud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Firetribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stroud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stroud throws a hook but Firetribe blocks it.
Firetribe lands a jab-cross combination.
Firetribe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stroud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Firetribe punishes Stroud's body with a nice straight punch.
Stroud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stroud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Firetribe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Firetribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Firetribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Firetribe.
Firetribe connects with a jab.
Firetribe lands a jab to the head.
Firetribe scoring well with a low kick there.
Stroud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firetribe.
Stroud fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Firetribe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stroud doesn't seem phased though.
Firetribe throws a leg kick which misses Stroud's front leg but catches the back leg as Stroud tries to avoid it.
Firetribe scores with a one two! Stroud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stroud misses with a combination
and Firetribe counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Firetribe, pushing him back against the cage.
Stroud tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Firetribe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Firetribe trying to land knees to the body.
Stroud gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Firetribe is trying to control but can't.
Stroud is trying to control. Firetribe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stroud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Firetribe's head.
Firetribe is looking to control Stroud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Firetribe avoid being mounted?
Stroud landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firetribe is refusing to be controlled, as Stroud sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stroud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Firetribe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stroud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stroud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stroud fails with the takedown.
Firetribe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Firetribe lands a nice shot that snaps Stroud's head back.
Stroud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Firetribe.
Stroud tries to clinch but Firetribe moves out of range.
Stroud throws a lazy uppercut
and Firetribe counters by moving into the clinch.
Stroud misses with a punch to the body.
Firetribe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stroud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Firetribe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Firetribe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firetribe lands a good knee to the midsection. Stroud won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Firetribe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Firetribe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Firetribe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Tom Stroud has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Firetribe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stroud backwards.
Firetribe with a knee to the head.
Stroud is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Firetribe to keep the fight standing.
Stroud wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Firetribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firetribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stroud has Firetribe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Firetribe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Stroud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Firetribe obliges.
Firetribe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe working Stroud over with knees to the body.
Firetribe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Firetribe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Firetribe.
Firetribe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Firetribe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stroud's defenses.
Firetribe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside.
Stroud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Firetribe's elbow.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Firetribe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stroud's defenses.
Stroud is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh Stroud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Firetribe obliges.
Stroud seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Firetribe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Firetribe gets through Stroud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Firetribe drops Stroud with a big knee straight up the middle! Stroud is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack! Firetribe lands a heavy head kick that drops Stroud. The ref tackles Firetribe to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Stroud was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Rad will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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27
142 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonardo Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rad scores with a spinning back kick!
Lion misses with a leg kick.
Lion misses with a wild body shot.
Rad lands a leg kick that knocks Lion off balance momentarily.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rad is looking to chop away at Lion's legs.
Rad misses with a low kick.
Rad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lion will feel that in the morning.
Rad misses with an uppercut
and Lion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rad blocks a jab.
Rad misses with a low kick.
Rad throws a head kick but Lion moves out of range.
Leonardo Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Lion as he checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lion throws a leg kick
and Rad counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
Rad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lion throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rad.
Rad lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lion takes a step back to recover.
Lion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lion misses with a straight left.
Jab by Rad.
Lion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lion misses with a hook.
Lion throws a sloppy head kick
and Rad counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Rad.
Lion misses with a straight left.
Rad lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lion's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rad.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rad.
Lion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rad tried to score with a low kick but Lion checks it.
Rad throws a big shot that misses.
Lion slips a straight right by Rad.
Lion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lion lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lion with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lion looking to sit in guard and control but Rad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rad wants to control from the top but Lion keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kyle Rad wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rad connects with a nice looking jab.
Rad looks to land a body kick but Lion moved away.
Lion lands a nice looking body shot.
Rad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rad finds it's way round the side to connect with Lion's head.
Lion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rad lands a big head kick that sends Lion tumbling to the mat! Rad takes a step backwards and waves Lion back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lion is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
Oh Lion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lion thows a leg kick but Rad checks it
and Rad counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rad avoids the body shot from Lion.
Lion throws a hook but Rad avoids it easily.
Lion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A low kick from Lion is predictable there
and Rad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lion seems to have got his legs back now.
Lion thows a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rad, right into the meat.
Rad avoids the head kick by Lion.
Rad cracks the inside of Lion's front leg.
A big left from Lion misses.
Lion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rad moves away.
Rad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Rad.
Rad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rad feints and then cracks Lion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lion down.
Lion throws a hook to the side of Rad's head but Rad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Lion is predictable there
and Rad counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rad.
Rad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lion.
Rad connects with a solid leg kick.
Rad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rad with a nice cross.
Kyle Rad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rad punishes Lion's body with a nice straight punch.
Lion misses with a low kick.
Rad drops Lion with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lion looks back up at him and smiles so Rad waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rad lands a brutal head kick. Lion looks out on his feet and Rad throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kyle Rad!
Kyle Rad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Glyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belt has chosen Dance of the Knights as his entrance music. 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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27
212 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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28
225 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owen Glyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Belt!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belt tries to clinch up.
Belt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Glyde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Glyde lands a leg kick that knocks Belt off balance momentarily.
Belt fails to land the takedown.
Belt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glyde throws out the jab.
Belt tries for a takedown but Glyde circles away easily
and Glyde counters with a nice leg kick.
Owen Glyde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Belt.
Glyde is looking to chop away at Belt's legs.
Belt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glyde's waist but Glyde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belt off to one side.
Glyde misses with a straight left.
Glyde throws a body punch but Belt moves out of range.
Belt tries for a takedown but Glyde circles away easily
and Glyde counters with a crisp one two that drops Belt! Glyde thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Belt to his feet! Belt is in big trouble!
Belt is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glyde fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Belt square on the jaw! Damn, Belt is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owen Glyde!
In his post fight interview, Owen Glyde started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Salty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salty comes into the arena with Gonna Fly Now blaring out of the sound system. 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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285 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elmo Salty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Cole!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Salty tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cole looks for the body kick but Salty saw that one coming.
Salty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Salty throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Salty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Salty tries to land a body kick
and Cole counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Cole does it's job there.
Cole misses with a head kick.
Cole swings for the body but Salty moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Salty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salty there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cole.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Salty.
Cole misses with a kick to the body.
Cole lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cole counters with a body kick.
Salty is breathing heavily.
Cole connects with a leg kick. Salty looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cole lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole jabs Salty right on the nose. Salty blinks but takes it well.
Whack! Cole lands a heavy head kick that drops Salty. The ref tackles Cole to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Salty was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Winston Cole!
Winston Cole gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Voller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Braga!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Antonio Braga has been cut.
Voller thows a body kick. Braga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Voller slaps away a takedown attempt from Braga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Voller tries a head kick but it misses.
Voller throws a sloppy head kick and Braga moves out of range easily.
Jab by Braga.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voller is looking to slow Braga down with leg kicks.
A big left from Braga misses.
Voller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Braga.
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!
Voller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Voller!
Voller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braga.
Braga moves out of range of the body kick from Voller.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Braga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Voller - the referee stops the clock and Braga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Voller. Braga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Voller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braga was well out of range. Poor timing from Voller.
Braga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Braga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Voller tries to avoid it but Braga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Voller to the ground. Voller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lars Voller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga.
Voller looks for the body kick but Braga saw that one coming.
Braga digs a good hook to Voller's body.
Braga looks to score with a jab to the body but Voller is just out of range.
Voller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Voller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Braga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Voller lands with a right hand.
Antonio Braga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braga shoots in and gets a takedown into Voller's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Braga is trying to get back to full guard.
Voller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Braga is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller controlling from the full mount.
Braga wants to control but Voller is having none of it.
Braga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voller tries to control but Braga wriggling away.
Braga can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga is squirming around, avoiding Voller's attempts to control the action.
Braga is desperately trying to improve his position but Voller has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Voller wants to take Braga's back but he can't do it this time.
Voller is working hard here to advance position.
Braga is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Braga is looking for a sweep. Voller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braga wants to control but Voller is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Braga moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Voller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Braga's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Voller throws a leg kick which misses Braga's front leg but catches the back leg as Braga tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Braga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voller misses with a wild body shot.
Braga connects with a crisp jab.
Voller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Braga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Voller defends it nicely.
Voller throws the kick towards the body but Braga avoids it.
Voller slips under a jab from Braga.
Lars Voller is winning the standup battle so far.
Voller throws a head kick but Braga moves out of range.
Braga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voller throws a front kick that sends Braga stumbling back into the cage.
Voller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Braga. Those never looked like landing.
Braga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Voller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lars Voller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Braga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Braga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Voller's guard.
Voller keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
Voller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Braga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voller trying to control the position.
Braga looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga throws a sloppy strike and Voller has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Braga is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Voller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Voller!
Lars Voller retains his light heavyweight title!
Lars Voller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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32
280 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avreli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ryback digs a good hook to Avreli's body.
Ryback is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryback looks to land a left hand but Avreli moved out of range nicely.
Avreli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryback misses the jab.
Ryback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avreli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryback.
A big right from Avreli misses.
Ryback looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryback walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Avreli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryback misses with a looping left.
Avreli jabs at Ryback's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryback takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Casey Ryback has been cut.
Avreli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Avreli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here as Avreli stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Avreli lands an elbow.
Avreli landing a few strikes.
Ryback is looking to reverse the position.
Ryback taking a bit of punishment here - Avreli scoring with strikes.
Avreli working away.
Avreli grinds an elbow into Ryback's temple.
Ryback taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avreli grinds an elbow into Ryback's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ryback is avoiding damage well.
Avreli working away.
Ryback parries the strikes from Avreli easily there. Avreli is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ryback to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Avreli.
Avreli trying to control the position but Ryback is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avreli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ryback some visible discomfort.
Avreli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Avreli looks up at the clock and then as Ryback takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Avreli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Avreli happy to just control the position for now.
Ryback is working to avoid the ground and pound but Avreli connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli is staying tight to Ryback's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Avreli working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Avreli is looking to take a break and control but Ryback is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avreli in side control, throwing shots but Ryback defends.
Avreli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avreli lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryback manages to work his way to half guard, despite Avreli's best efforts.
Avreli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryback does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Avreli working the head and body with strikes.
Avreli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ryback tries to roll over but Avreli keeps him under control.
Avreli trying to control from Ryback's half guard. Ryback has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avreli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryback avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Ryback's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryback throws a leg kick that is checked
and Avreli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryback swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Avreli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryback.
Casey Ryback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryback misses with a leg kick
and Avreli counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avreli.
Ryback checks a leg kick nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Avreli or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryback, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from Avreli.
A leg kick checked by Avreli.
Avreli dodges the punch combination from Ryback.
Mark Avreli is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Ryback misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback moves away from the strike by Avreli.
Avreli connects with the punch.
Avreli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryback.
Ryback moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryback avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avreli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avreli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryback misses with a leg kick
and Avreli counters with a two punch combo.
Avreli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Avreli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryback sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryback throws a leg kick
and Avreli counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Avreli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Avreli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryback can do to turn this around?
Avreli looking to sit in guard and control but Ryback gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Avreli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryback must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryback preventing the sweep.
Avreli keeping moving, preventing Ryback from controlling successfully.
Ryback won't allow Avreli to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli managing to control the position.
Ryback throws a strike but Avreli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ryback has his foot on Avreli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avreli works his way back into a safe position though.
Avreli postures up.
Avreli throws a strike but Ryback rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Avreli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryback escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avreli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Avreli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ryback looking to control but Avreli passes into half guard.
Avreli thows a huge punch but Ryback dodges it nicely.
Avreli passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryback!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avreli prevents Ryback from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Casey Ryback's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Avreli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryback looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Avreli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryback misses with a head kick.
Avreli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryback.
A clash of legs there as Avreli blocks the low kick.
That kick from Ryback tenderised Avreli's leg. Avreli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Avreli scores with a nice head shot.
Avreli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Ryback.
Avreli stuns Ryback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Avreli cracks Ryback with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Ryback misses.
Ryback takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Avreli's calf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Avreli checks a leg kick.
Avreli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Avreli working over Ryback with some ground and pound. Ryback looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ryback blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avreli.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Avreli connects with a nice short shot to Ryback's temple.
Avreli winds up and cracks Ryback with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avreli trying to control the action but Ryback is working from the bottom.
Ryback is looking for a sweep. Avreli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Avreli.
Ryback is looking to improve his position.
Avreli with the ground and pound but Ryback uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ryback throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Avreli escapes and throws Ryback's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ryback is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli landing a few strikes.
Ryback tries to bench press Avreli off him but Avreli keeps the position.
Avreli fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ryback takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Avreli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ryback some visible discomfort.
Ryback tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Avreli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Avreli working the body and head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from Avreli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Avreli working the ground and pound.
Avreli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Check out the look on Avreli's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli is working Ryback over with some ground and pound from side control.
Avreli working the ground and pound.
Avreli grinds an elbow into Ryback's temple.
Avreli working the head and body with strikes.
Mark Avreli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avreli is putting a hurting on Ryback here, landing some big shots from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avreli tries to move to mount but Ryback blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Ryback's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Avreli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryback manages to avoid it.
Avreli scores with the left hand. Ryback knows he should have avoided that one.
Ryback throws a shot from downtown. Avreli moves away and avoids it.
Ryback on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Avreli misses with a wild body shot.
Avreli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryback.
Avreli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryback on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryback slips under a jab from Avreli.
Ryback shoots for a takedown but Avreli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avreli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryback.
Ryback misses the body punch
and Avreli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback cracks Avreli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ryback thows a body shot but no joy.
Ryback throws a lazy uppercut
and Avreli counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ryback! Avreli lets Ryback back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ryback is rocked!
Ryback is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avreli lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Ryback head around and knocks him out cold! Avreli hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Avreli!
Mark Avreli retains his heavyweight title!
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pop
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