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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bone Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oasis - The Hindu Times. Ben Williams had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, 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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bone Crash!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a hook
and Crash counters with an outside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Crash misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Crash lands a right hook to the body.
Crash throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crash scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Crash throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Crash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crash misses with a head kick.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bone Crash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams misses with the combination.
Crash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Crash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams checks a low kick from Crash.
Crash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Crash!
Crash tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crash tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Crash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A head kick from Crash lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
Crash thumps Williams with a low kick.
Crash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crash takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams looks to land a right hand but Crash moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Crash with a nice cross.
Crash throws a head kick that misses.
Crash has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Crash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Crash swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Crash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crash misses with a wild body shot.
Crash throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crash moves into the clinch.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams trying to stall but Crash improves his position.
Crash stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crash struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Crash tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crash lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but Crash gets an underhook and turns Williams into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crash.
Crash works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice elbow from Crash.
Crash lands a damaging elbow.
Crash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crash as Williams tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Crash on the inside.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Crash's ribcage. Crash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crash stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Crash has Williams pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Crash dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crash swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Crash lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crash is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Crash moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Crash connects with a single shot there.
Crash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crash.
Crash digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Crash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Crash scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crash looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Bone Crash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crash connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crash misses with a body shot.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Crash needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Crash ducks down to avoid it.
Crash misses the shot to the body.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crash.
Crash lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash just misses with a punch to the body.
Crash uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
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!
Crash misses the shot to the body.
Crash throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Crash blocks a jab.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crash.
Crash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Crash. Crash maintains the clinch.
Crash lands with a right to the head.
Crash lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash has Williams pressed against the cage.
Crash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Crash as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Crash - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crash stalling the fight.
Nice elbow from Crash.
Crash's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bone Crash.
Williams throws a hook but Crash avoids it easily.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Crash sees coming a mile off.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Crash.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Crash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Crash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crash. Crash obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Crash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Crash throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Crash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crash digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Crash takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crash counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Crash is looking to score with low kicks.
Crash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crash counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crash misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crash.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crash - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crash. Crash obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Crash throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crash throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Crash scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crash is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a jab when Crash was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Crash connects with a high kick.
Williams is rocked!
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crash.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crash throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Crash coming out on top.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crash, right into the meat.
Williams's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Crash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Crash misses with a leg kick
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crash thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Crash counters with a slapping leg kick.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash tries to land a body kick
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Crash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crash avoids the body shot from Williams.
Crash tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
A jab from Crash finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Crash misses with a head kick.
Crash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Crash.
Williams blocks a head kick by Crash.
Crash ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Crash comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams avoids the head kick by Crash.
Ben Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Crash throws a one two combo.
Crash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crash momentarily.
Williams checks a low kick from Crash.
Crash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Crash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams misses with a hook
and Crash counters with a nice body kick.
Crash lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Crash comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crash throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Bone Crash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crash fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone Crash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crash has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bone Crash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian McDunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellert Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDunn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lost In Forever-P.O.D.. Roberts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Micheal Jackson Bad. Ellert Roberts acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian McDunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellert Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDunn tries to clinch
and Roberts counters with a two punch combo.
McDunn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roberts moves out of range of the body kick.
Roberts checks the leg kick.
McDunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts blocks a head kick by McDunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDunn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McDunn is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDunn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDunn working the head and body with strikes.
McDunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDunn moves nicely into side control.
McDunn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Roberts some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to regain half guard here but McDunn keeps moving and retains side control.
Roberts bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
McDunn clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
McDunn misses with a knee to the head.
McDunn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roberts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roberts moves out of range as McDunn throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roberts defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McDunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDunn clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
McDunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
McDunn misses with a knee to the head.
Roberts gets underhooks to prevent McDunn's takedown attempt.
Roberts lands a takedown into guard.
McDunn 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.
Roberts wants to get up but he can't break McDunn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but instead McDunn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Roberts has his foot on McDunn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDunn works his way back into a safe position though.
McDunn sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDunn postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but McDunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts is looking to stand back up but McDunn counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roberts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McDunn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDunn wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDunn.
McDunn misses with the body kick
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDunn pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts tries to work over McDunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from McDunn misses.
McDunn shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
Roberts drops his hands momentarily and McDunn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
McDunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDunn.
McDunn is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McDunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDunn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberts smiles and moves away.
McDunn wants to clinch but Roberts slips to the side
and Roberts counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDunn tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
McDunn shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDunn is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Roberts blocks a head kick by McDunn.
McDunn throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDunn throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDunn lands a jab.
McDunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDunn fails to land the takedown.
McDunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but McDunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ellert Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDunn goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDunn dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on McDunn's head and hops out.
McDunn throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
A solid body kick from McDunn.
Roberts 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.
McDunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roberts counters with a leg kick.
McDunn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robertss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ellert Roberts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDunn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roberts checks it well.
Roberts moves out of range of the body kick.
McDunn thuds his shin into the meat of Roberts's side.
McDunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roberts counters with an outside leg kick.
McDunn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDunn tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDunn misses with an uppercut
enabling Roberts to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDunn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McDunn tries to clinch up.
Roberts blocks a head kick by McDunn.
McDunn misses with a kick to the body
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
McDunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDunn throws a push kick but Roberts slaps the foot to one side.
Ian McDunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDunn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDunn is looking to clinch.
McDunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberts's waist but Roberts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDunn off to one side.
McDunn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDunn is in Roberts's guard.
McDunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDunn defends well.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing McDunn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDunn is working Roberts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDunn works over Roberts with some ground and pound from guard.
McDunn won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDunn.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing McDunn from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDunn scores with a nice strike.
McDunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.
McDunn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roberts defends well and McDunn ends up having to push Roberts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from McDunn.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDunn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch but McDunn keeps him there for the moment.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but McDunn won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McDunn clearly takes 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.
Roberts avoids a kick to the body.
McDunn throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
McDunn throws a head kick that misses.
McDunn throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range.
McDunn fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDunn wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDunn moves to clinch but Roberts breaks away
and Roberts counters with a three punch combo that has McDunn backing up. McDunn nods at Roberts to acknowledge the strikes.
McDunn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
McDunn tries to clinch up.
Ian McDunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts blocks a low kick nicely.
McDunn scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by McDunn misses
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - McDunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDunn throws the kick towards the body but Roberts avoids it.
McDunn misses with a body shot.
McDunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Roberts counters with a three punch combo that has McDunn backing up. McDunn nods at Roberts to acknowledge the strikes.
McDunn fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McDunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
McDunn is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roberts counters with a two punch combo.
McDunn lands a nice looking body shot.
McDunn closes the distance but Roberts moves to the side
and Roberts counters with a series of strikes. McDunn will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDunn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDunn looks to clinch
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberts misses with a wild combination.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from McDunn. McDunn gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDunn misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellert Roberts dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McDunn shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense.
McDunn throws a shot from downtown. Roberts moves away and avoids it.
McDunn misses with the body kick
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.
McDunn tried to score with a low kick but Roberts checks it.
McDunn is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDunn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDunn looks for the body kick but Roberts saw that one coming.
McDunn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDunn looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
McDunn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDunn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roberts wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McDunn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is pushing McDunn's head away, looking to escape. McDunn manages to hold on to the position though.
McDunn wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Roberts is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDunn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Roberts is looking to get back to is feet but McDunn passes into side control.
McDunn cracks Roberts with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Roberts takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Roberts tries to buck McDunn off but McDunn is having none of it.
Roberts taking a bit of punishment here - McDunn scoring with strikes.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
McDunn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDunn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roberts manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Roberts scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McDunn manages to mount him!
McDunn breaks from Roberts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roberts is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDunn cracks Roberts with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian McDunn!
Ian McDunn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Ellert Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'GOD BLESS!! MAYBE NEXT TIME!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Dijkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Wuzz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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224 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Dijkman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz looking to score a takedown here. Dijkman is defending well but Wuzz drives through and ends up in Dijkman's guard.
Wuzz is pushing down on Dijkman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dijkman is fighting to maintain full guard but Wuzz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wuzz seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dijkman has recovered full guard.
Dijkman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wuzz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dijkman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dijkman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wuzz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dijkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wuzz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wuzz dives in for a single leg takedown but Dijkman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dijkman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wuzz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dijkman regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dijkman wants to stand and escape but Wuzz is having none of it.
Dijkman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dijkman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wuzz forces his way into half guard.
Dijkman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dijkman defending well though.
Wuzz is looking to advance position but Dijkman won't allow it.
Wuzz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dijkman pushes Wuzz off looking to stand but Wuzz dives back in and keeps control.
Wuzz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dijkman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wuzz.
Dijkman actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dijkman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dijkman wants to sweep here but Wuzz controlling him for the moment.
Dijkman is trying to control the position but Wuzz postures up.
Wuzz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wuzz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dijkman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dijkman wants to get back to his feet but Wuzz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wuzz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dijkman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wuzz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wuzz slips nicely into half guard.
Dijkman wants to improve his position but Wuzz is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz prevents Dijkman from standing back up.
Dijkman is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.
Wuzz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dijkman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wuzz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dijkman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wuzz.
We've been hearing good reports from Wuzz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wuzz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wuzz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wuzz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dijkman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dijkman is trying to stand up here but Wuzz is controlling him well.
Wuzz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dijkman's head.
Dijkman pushes Wuzz off looking to stand but Wuzz dives back in and keeps control.
Wuzz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dijkman is just riding it out for now. Wuzz eventually gives up the hold.
Dijkman is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Wuzz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dijkman tries to sprawl but Wuzz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wuzz works his way into side control.
Wuzz swings around for an armbar but Dijkman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wuzz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz has his foot on Dijkman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dijkman works his way back into a safe position though.
Dijkman is looking to stand up but Wuzz won't let him.
David Wuzz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dijkman trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Dijkman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wuzz is looking to sweep but instead, Dijkman has passed into half guard.
Wuzz is refusing to be controlled, as Dijkman sits in half guard.
Wuzz wants to improve his position but Dijkman is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dijkman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wuzz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dijkman.
Wuzz wants to improve his position but Dijkman is controlling well.
Dijkman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wuzz wants to get back to full guard.
Dijkman not doing much here.
Dijkman stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dijkman throws an off balance right hand
and Wuzz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dijkman's guard.
Dijkman wants to improve his position but instead Wuzz has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz works his way into full mount!
Dijkman is trying to stand.
Dijkman is working to get back to half guard.
Wuzz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dijkman because Wuzz loaded up on that one.
Dijkman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wuzz cracks Dijkman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wuzz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Dijkman has his hands clasped together but Wuzz breaks the hold and Dijkman is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Wuzz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Wuzz!
David Wuzz gave a mention to VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Mandrill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakka Parta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parta has chosen Slipknot - Psychosocial as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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26
245 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwig Mandrill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kakka Parta!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Parta blocks the low kick.
Parta ducks under a wild hook from Mandrill.
Parta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mandrill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parta lands a lovely overhand right.
Parta throws a lazy body kick
and Mandrill counters with a nice leg kick.
Mandrill scores with a nice body kick.
Mandrill scores with a nice body kick.
Mandrill ducks under a wild hook from Parta.
Mandrill throws a wild body kick that Parta sees coming a mile off.
Parta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parta misses with a lunging right hand
and Mandrill counters with a good low kick that Parta was not able to check.
Parta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandrill tries to score with a low kick but Parta moves his leg out of the way.
Parta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mandrill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Parta does no damage.
Parta instigates a clinch.
Mandrill is trying to force a seperation but Parta has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandrill misses with a body punch.
Mandrill has a couple of punches blocked by Parta.
Mandrill throws a punch but it's blocked by Parta.
Mandrill blocks a body shot from Parta.
Parta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandrill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandrill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parta smiles and moves away.
Parta looks to land a right hand but Mandrill moved out of range.
Mandrill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Parta catches Mandrill right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Parta tenderised Mandrill's leg. Mandrill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mandrill is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Mandrill misses.
Oh Mandrill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parta cracks a nice hook into Mandrill's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill works Parta's body with a nice hook.
Parta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Parta.
Parta throws a hook but Mandrill avoids it easily.
Parta gets a clinch.
Mandrill tries to pull guard but Parta won't allow it.
Mandrill seems to have got his legs back now.
Parta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mandrill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mandrill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parta clinches up with Mandrill and pushes him back against the cage.
Parta blocks an uppercut.
Mandrill breaks from the clinch.
Mandrill stalks Parta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Parta's face. Parta staggers backwards, shaken.
Some bone on bone action there as Mandrill checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Parta.
Parta walks into a left hand.
Mandrill misses with a low kick.
Mandrill throws a jab when Parta was well out of range.
Parta throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill fakes the leg kick and cracks Parta in the body.
Mandrill lands with a good body shot.
Mandrill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Parta gets a clinch.
Mandrill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parta smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Mandrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parta moves into range and clinches up with Mandrill.
Mandrill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parta lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mandrill will feel that in the morning.
Mandrill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parta.
Parta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Mandrill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parta tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandrill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandrill tries to work over Parta's front leg with a kick but Parta checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandrill throws a hook to the side of Parta's head but Parta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mandrill.
Mandrill takes a swing at Parta's ribcage but misses.
Mandrill slips a jab from Parta.
Mandrill throws a lazy right hand but Parta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mandrill throws a low kick but Parta moves out of range easily.
Parta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Parta pushes Mandrill up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandrill is trying to force a seperation but Parta has the dominant position.
Parta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Parta.
Mandrill lands a hook that snaps the head of Parta backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kakka Parta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mandrill 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.
Parta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mandrill.
Parta misses with a body kick.
Mandrill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mandrill. That did some damage!
Mandrill lands with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parta.
Mandrill throws a hook but Parta avoids it easily.
Mandrill scores with a punch to the head.
Parta keeps Mandrill at a distance using the push kick.
Mandrill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandrill misses with a low kick.
Parta sends Mandrill crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Parta is motioning to the referee to let Mandrill up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandrill throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parta counters with a left to the body.
Mandrill misses with a low kick.
Mandrill takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mandrill misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandrill misses with a low kick.
Parta moves out of range as Mandrill strikes.
Mandrill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parta connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandrill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mandrill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mandrill's sensitive parts.
Parta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mandrill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parta counters with a leg kick.
Parta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mandrill is out of range and Parta settles back down.
A jab from Mandrill misses.
Parta moves into the clinch successfully.
Parta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandrill's elbow.
Parta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parta lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill working hard to break the clinch.
Parta creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mandrill's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mandrill drops to his knees and Parta pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kakka Parta!
After the fight, Kakka Parta was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tsutomu Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoran Markovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
147 lbs
14 - 6 - 2 |
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24
139 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Tsutomu Miyazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyazaki is looking to clinch but Markovic is avoiding it.
Miyazaki throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyazaki is looking to clinch but Markovic is avoiding it.
Miyazaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miyazaki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Miyazaki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Markovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miyazaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches up with Markovic, looking for a takedown. Miyazaki pushes Markovic against the cage but Markovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miyazaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches up with Markovic, looking for a takedown. Miyazaki pushes Markovic against the cage but Markovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markovic thumps Miyazaki with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by Markovic.
Markovic jabs Miyazaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyazaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miyazaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markovic is fending him off so far but Miyazaki persists. Nope, Markovic circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsutomu Miyazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Markovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miyazaki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Markovic tries to roll over but Miyazaki keeps him under control.
Markovic is looking to escape.
Miyazaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Markovic moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miyazaki passes into half guard.
Miyazaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Markovic wants to improve his position but Miyazaki is controlling well.
Markovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Markovic.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Markovic holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Markovic controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Markovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miyazaki. Miyazaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Markovic scores with a nice body kick.
Miyazaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Miyazaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markovic tried to score with a low kick but Miyazaki checks it.
Miyazaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic catches Miyazaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic stuffs the takedown.
Markovic scores with a jab to the head.
Miyazaki checks a leg kick.
Markovic scores with the left hand. Miyazaki knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyazaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markovic defends it nicely.
Miyazaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miyazaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Miyazaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miyazaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markovic pinned against the cage. Markovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Miyazaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Miyazaki's body. Miyazaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markovic.
Markovic throws a low kick but Miyazaki avoids it.
A solid body kick from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a few strikes there.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miyazaki on the side of the head.
Miyazaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyazaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markovic defends it nicely.
Miyazaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markovic circles away.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyazaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Miyazaki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markovic. That one must have hurt.
Markovic scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic lands a front kick.
Markovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miyazaki in his tracks.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markovic.
Markovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miyazaki.
Miyazaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsutomu Miyazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markovic connects with a body shot.
Markovic punishes Miyazaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Miyazaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl out of it but Miyazaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zoran Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miyazaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miyazaki showed some decent athleticism there.
Markovic trying to control but Miyazaki postures up.
Markovic is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki trying to control the action but Markovic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic is looking to escape.
Markovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyazaki is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Markovic is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miyazaki at a distance.
Miyazaki misses with a body shot.
Markovic with a hook.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic gets caught napping as Miyazaki dives in and scores a takedown. Markovic manages to retain guard.
Markovic wants to improve his position but instead Miyazaki has moved into half guard.
Miyazaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miyazaki stops Markovic from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic is looking to improve his position.
Miyazaki is pressing down on Markovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Markovic is holding on for now.
Miyazaki wants to stand up but Markovic has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markovic.
Miyazaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Markovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miyazaki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Markovic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyazaki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Markovic doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Miyazaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Miyazaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markovic's waist but Markovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miyazaki off to one side.
Markovic thows a body kick. Miyazaki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No luck for Miyazaki with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Markovic as Miyazaki shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsutomu Miyazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyazaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Miyazaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Miyazaki.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Miyazaki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Markovic. That snapped Miyazaki's head back.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Markovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miyazaki.
Miyazaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markovic connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Markovic.
Miyazaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Miyazaki misses with a takedown attempt - Markovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Markovic there.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markovic throws a head kick that Miyazaki semi-blocks.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Miyazaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miyazaki tries to clinch there but Markovic circles away.
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miyazaki momentarily.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markovic.
Miyazaki looks for a takedown but Markovic sprawls well.
Miyazaki ducks right into an uppercut from Markovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Miyazaki with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Miyazaki blocks a head kick by Markovic.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Miyazaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miyazaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markovic lands an overhand right.
Markovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miyazaki will feel that in the morning.
No luck for Miyazaki with that takedown attempt.
Markovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miyazaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Markovic enables Miyazaki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Markovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Markovic wants to stand and escape but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Miyazaki postures up.
Miyazaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markovic wants to stand but Miyazaki is controlling the position.
Markovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Markovic sprawls well initially but Miyazaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miyazaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Markovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markovic manages to get to full guard.
Miyazaki trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Tsutomu Miyazaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miyazaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markovic 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
In defeat, Tsutomu Miyazaki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bukkake soikoon!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emil Yanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Yanenko looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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119 lbs
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143 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Emil Yanenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Granger!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Granger misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Yanenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Granger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Granger scores with a couple of short elbows.
Granger is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Granger might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Yanenko is not content to let Granger control the position.
Granger working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Granger lands a few punches from side control.
Granger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yanenko keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Granger's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Granger is looking to take a break and control but Yanenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Granger trying to control the pace.
Yanenko is trying to control but can't.
Granger wants to pass to mount but Yanenko is defending the position.
Granger is taking a breather. Yanenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yanenko trying to control but Granger postures up.
Granger wants to control but Yanenko is keeping him busy.
Granger is pressing down on Yanenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yanenko is holding on for now.
Granger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yanenko keeps working.
Yanenko looking for submissions off his back.
Yanenko taking some punishment here, with Granger in his half guard.
Yanenko wants to control but Granger is keeping busy.
Granger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yanenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Granger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko is pressing down on Granger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Granger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Granger scoring with some ground and pound.
Granger lands a couple of digs.
Granger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yanenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Granger trying to control the action but Yanenko is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Granger's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yanenko can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger slows the pace down.
Yanenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Granger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Granger landing a few strikes.
Granger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yanenko keeps working.
Yanenko is looking to reverse the position.
Yanenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A lull in the action here as Granger stalls from top position.
Granger grinds an elbow into Yanenko's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yanenko is letting Granger control him for a moment.
Granger trying to control the position but Yanenko is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Granger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Granger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emil Yanenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yanenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Granger can't do much from the bottom here.
Granger is not content to let Yanenko control the position.
Granger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Granger wants to control but Yanenko postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
Yanenko trying to control the position but Granger is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger can't do much from the bottom here.
Granger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Granger wants to get back to full guard.
Yanenko is trying to control. Granger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yanenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Granger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Granger works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Granger is on top in guard.
Granger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yanenko's head.
Yanenko has his foot on Granger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Granger works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Granger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Granger throws a big elbow that misses.
Granger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yanenko is looking for a triangle but Granger pushes his legs off easily.
Yanenko keeping moving, preventing Granger from controlling successfully.
Yanenko working for a triangle but Granger defends it easily.
Granger works over Yanenko with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger looking to sit in guard and control but Yanenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Granger pulls Yanenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Yanenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Granger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yanenko is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Warrior Dogs, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Granger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yanenko tries to get to full guard but Granger has control of the leg.
Yanenko is not content to let Granger control the position.
Granger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko tries to get to full guard but Granger has control of the leg.
Granger is nestled in close to Yanenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Granger drops an elbow to the side of Yanenko's head.
Yanenko trying to control but Granger postures up.
Granger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Granger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Granger lands with a punch from half guard.
Granger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yanenko is rocked!
Granger passes to full mount!
Oh Yanenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger lands a big elbow - Yanenko is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Yanenko is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Granger!
An out of breath and clearly excited James Granger thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Kutowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opie River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kutowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Absolute Beginner - Nie Nett. River has chosen Skillet - Monster as his entrance music. 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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214 lbs
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210 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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World class MT
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Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Kutowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Opie River!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kutowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kutowski blocks a jab.
River misses with a low kick.
River checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from River.
River closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kutowski quickly recovers to half guard.
River trying to control from half guard but Kutowski is working away.
Kutowski wants to get back to full guard.
River not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
River prevents Kutowski from improving his position.
River wants to pass the guard but Kutowski is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River passes into side control, despite Kutowski's attempt to control the position.
Kutowski can't do much from the bottom here.
River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
River lands a few punches from side control.
Kutowski holds on to River's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kutowski tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.
River has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River is working Kutowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kutowski is trying to control River's posture but River avoids it.
River trying to control the position but Kutowski is working away.
Kutowski is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River trying to control the action but Kutowski is working from the bottom.
River looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kutowski is avoiding damage well.
Kutowski can't do much from the bottom here.
River trying to control the position but Kutowski is working away.
Kutowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
River is looking to take a break and control but Kutowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kutowski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of River.
Kutowski struggling a bit here.
Kutowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kutowski wants to control but River postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutowski blocks a head kick by River.
River misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Opie River dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
River throws a shot from downtown. Kutowski moves away and avoids it.
River takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River tried to score with a low kick but Kutowski checks it.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Opie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Kutowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Kutowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Kutowski tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutowski doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
Kutowski moves out of range as River strikes.
Kutowski tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River throws a lazy body kick
and Kutowski counters with a straight right hand.
River swings for the body but Kutowski moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kutowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutowski loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River with a nice cross.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kutowski's head backwards.
Kutowski throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kutowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kutowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Kutowski misses.
Kutowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by River.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kutowski is out of range.
Kutowski takes one to the chin there.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Kutowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kutowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kutowski if he has to take too many more of those.
Kutowski misses the shot to the body.
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!
Kutowski throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
A big left from River misses.
Kutowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River avoids the body shot from Kutowski.
Kutowski scores with a leg kick.
River dives in and grabs Kutowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kutowski pushes down on River's head and hops out.
Kutowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kutowski scores with a nice right hand.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutowski manages to avoid it.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crunch! Kutowski slams his shin into River's torso.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Kutowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River blocks a leg kick.
Karl Kutowski is winning the standup battle so far.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kutowski doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutowski is looking to score with low kicks.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutowski avoids a kick to the body.
Kutowski throws a body shot but no joy.
River tests Kutowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kutowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from River misses.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kutowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kutowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutowski throws the kick towards the body but River avoids it.
Karl Kutowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River moves into the clinch.
Kutowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but River has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
River has Kutowski pressed against the cage, preventing Kutowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kutowski misses with a knee strike.
Kutowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kutowski struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Kutowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
River gets through Kutowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kutowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has River in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
River scores with a shot to the side of Kutowski's head.
Kutowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kutowski misses with a knee strike.
Kutowski is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks.
River has hold of one of Kutowski's legs. Kutowski is fighting the takedown attempt but River gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
River lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Kutowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kutowski connects with a leg kick. River looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kutowski tries to clinch there but River circles away.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kutowski back to the cage. River follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kutowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Kutowski as he checks the leg kick.
Kutowski lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
Kutowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kutowski at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Kutowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
River misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kutowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kutowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutowski throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River avoids the body shot from Kutowski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kutowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Kutowski.
Kutowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of River's head.
Kutowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body punch from Kutowski.
River throws a hook but Kutowski avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
Kutowski tries a head kick but it misses.
River tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kutowski swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River takes a swing at Kutowski's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kutowski, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River throws a nice looking combination but Kutowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kutowski misses the shot to the body.
River shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kutowski but Kutowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karl Kutowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opie River.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kutowski.
River misses with a leg kick
and Kutowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws a shot from downtown. Kutowski moves away and avoids it.
River tries to clinch up.
Kutowski misses with a head kick.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a wild body kick that Kutowski sees coming a mile off.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kutowski has time to react.
Kutowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River blocks a leg kick.
Kutowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kutowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River looks to land a combination but Kutowski avoids it well.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kutowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Kutowski misses.
Kutowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Kutowski lands with a good body shot.
Kutowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutowski is looking to stand up but River isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutowski working a defensive guard here.
Kutowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kutowski can't keep his opponent in guard - River advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is pressing down on Kutowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kutowski is holding on for now.
Kutowski wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River working Kutowski over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Opie River.
I think River 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hilton Teimosia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Federico Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manta has chosen Ultima Corsa by Mondo Marcio as his entrance music. Federico Manta has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federico Manta!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Manta.
Teimosia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teimosia avoids the body shot from Manta.
Manta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teimosia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manta.
Manta tries to land a front kick but Teimosia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teimosia cracks Manta with an open hand slap.
It looks like Federico Manta has been cut.
Manta ducks under a wild hook from Teimosia.
Teimosia throws a poor cross that misses
and Manta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teimosia won't be happy with that.
Manta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Manta scoring with punches from side control.
Teimosia is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia defending against the ground and pound.
Manta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Teimosia works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manta lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Manta there.
Teimosia is looking to improve his position.
Teimosia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Teimosia.
Teimosia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Teimosia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teimosia controls Manta momentarily but Manta frees himself.
Manta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manta is in close to Teimosia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manta throwing strikes but missing.
Teimosia wants to sweep but no luck.
Manta trying to control the position from guard on top but Teimosia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teimosia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Teimosia won't allow Manta to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teimosia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia wants to pass the guard but Manta is keeping the position.
Teimosia is pushing down on Manta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manta is fighting to maintain full guard but Teimosia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manta holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Teimosia wants to take a breather but Manta is having none of it.
Manta wants to get back to full guard.
Teimosia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Teimosia has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Manta is squirming around, avoiding Teimosia's attempts to control the action.
Manta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia unloading with bombs!
Teimosia avoids the attempt from Manta to control.
A nice elbow there by Teimosia.
Teimosia unloading with bombs!
Teimosia dominating with strikes here.
Manta can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Teimosia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manta is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta is working to get back to half guard.
Manta is bucking up trying to escape but Teimosia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Manta is still in real trouble! Can Teimosia finish him?
Manta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Teimosia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Federico Manta'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.
Teimosia misses with a hook
and Manta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Teimosia's guard.
Manta seems to have recovered his senses.
Teimosia controls Manta momentarily but Manta frees himself.
Manta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Teimosia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teimosia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teimosia is controlling Manta's posture.
Manta stopping the sweep attempt from Teimosia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manta throws a big elbow that misses.
Teimosia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia scores with a jab to the head.
Manta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teimosia sizes up Manta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Teimosia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manta at a distance.
Teimosia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manta counters with a takedown into side control.
Manta with the ground and pound but Teimosia regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Manta trying to control from half guard but Teimosia is working away.
Teimosia is positioning himself well to prevent Manta advancing to mount.
Manta thows a huge punch but Teimosia dodges it nicely.
Manta thows a huge punch but Teimosia dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Teimosia is trying to maintain the position but Manta is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teimosia tries to roll over but Manta keeps him under control.
Manta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teimosia's head.
Manta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manta thows a huge punch but Teimosia dodges it nicely.
Teimosia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Teimosia.
Manta throwing strikes from guard but Teimosia blocks nicely.
Teimosia controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta throws a big elbow that misses.
Manta is looking to work some ground and pound but Teimosia has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teimosia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manta manages to avoid it.
Teimosia throws out a leg kick but Manta moves out of range and Teimosia only half commits.
Teimosia ducks under a wild hook from Manta.
Manta lands with an uppercut that bounces Teimosia off the cage and back into range.
Teimosia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teimosia misses with a lunging right hand
and Manta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Teimosia!
Teimosia tries to bench press Manta off him but Manta keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manta misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Manta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manta's best efforts.
Teimosia has hold of Manta's hands but Manta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Teimosia manages to get to full guard.
Teimosia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Manta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Federico Manta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Manta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teimosia throws a shot from downtown. Manta moves away and avoids it.
Manta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teimosia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Teimosia's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manta postures up in Teimosia's guard and throws a big left but Teimosia blocks it.
Teimosia controls Manta momentarily but Manta frees himself.
Manta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Teimosia's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia 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.
Manta scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta is looking to pass into half guard but Teimosia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Teimosia is in guard.
Manta has control of Teimosia's left arm, preventing Teimosia from doing any damage.
Teimosia wants to pass the guard but Manta is keeping the position.
Teimosia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Teimosia misses with a head shot. Manta uses the momentum to regain guard.
Manta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teimosia manages to get himself to full guard.
Manta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Federico Manta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teimosia is keeping the position for now.
Teimosia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia trying to keep a closed guard but Manta is proving a slippery customer.
Manta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manta trying to control but Teimosia is working from the bottom.
Teimosia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teimosia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manta.
Manta stopping the sweep attempt from Teimosia.
Teimosia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manta distracts Teimosia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manta trying to control but Teimosia is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Teimosia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hilton Teimosia is winning the standup battle so far.
Manta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Teimosia lands.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manta throws a front kick aimed at Teimosia's knee but Teimosia avoids it well.
Manta blocks a jab.
Manta throws a front kick that sends Teimosia stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia throws out a leg kick but Manta moves out of range and Teimosia only half commits.
Teimosia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manta can pounce on him.
Manta scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Teimosia catches Manta right on the button with a cross.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut. Manta saw that one coming.
A low kick from Teimosia misses
and Manta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Teimosia's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teimosia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Teimosia tries to pass to full mount but Manta defends it.
Manta has his hands clasped together around Teimosia's back. He's all about the action.
Manta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Federico Manta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manta 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Federico Manta!
A victorious Federico Manta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns with a poor takedown
and Ronaldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns goes for a double leg but Ronaldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ronaldo continues to drive forward.
Ronaldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ronaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Burns wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Ronaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Burns scores with a takedown into Ronaldo's guard.
Ronaldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ronaldo, not yet.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo 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.
Burns is working Ronaldo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns has gone for a leg lock! Ronaldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns is pulling down on Ronaldo's head to control his posture.
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ronaldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to control the position but Ronaldo postures up.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ronaldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ronaldo sprawls well. Ronaldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns 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.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Ronaldo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ronaldo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Ronaldo takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Antonio Ronaldo has been cut.
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ronaldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo throws a good cross that connects.
Ronaldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ronaldo enables Burns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ronaldo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Burns wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
Ronaldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burns is in close to Ronaldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ronaldo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns won't allow Ronaldo to sweep him here.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Burns postures up in Ronaldo's guard and throws a big left but Ronaldo blocks it.
Burns cracks Ronaldo with a solid left hand.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ronaldo is keeping the position for now.
Burns throwing strikes from guard but Ronaldo blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
Ronaldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns connects with a right hand. Ronaldo shakes it off.
Antonio Ronaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ronaldo scores with a shot to the body.
Ronaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Burns swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Ronaldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ronaldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Ronaldo lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ronaldo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ronaldo connects with a looping right hand.
Burns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ronaldo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ronaldo wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
Burns seems to be working for a kimura but Ronaldo defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo trying to control from the bottom.
Ronaldo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Burns is staying active.
Burns looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ronaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is defending well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ronaldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ronaldo lands with a good body shot.
Burns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ronaldo defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a combination that misses
and Ronaldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ronaldo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ronaldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns throws a series of punches but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ronaldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ronaldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands.
Ronaldo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Ronaldo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Ronaldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burns goes for a takedown attempt but Ronaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ronaldo drops Burns with a big left hand and mounts him. Burns is in big trouble!
Burns is rocked!
It looks like Brian Burns has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo wants to finish this one by submission but Burns is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo content just to control the position here.
Ronaldo wants to take his opponent's back but Burns doesn't allow it.
Ronaldo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Burns is now in Ronaldo's guard. A big mistake from Ronaldo there, giving up the dominant position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Ronaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ronaldo 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Ronaldo!
Antonio Ronaldo took some time post fight to say the following; 'I do this for Braaazzzillll.'.
Brian Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juunas Sikio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikio has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juunas Sikio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sikio looks winded!
Dzhumagaliev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sikio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dzhumagaliev connects with a high kick.
Dzhumagaliev lands a big right hand that sends Sikio crashing to the mat! Dzhumagaliev stays standing though and waves Sikio back to his feet!
Sikio is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sikio is still on wobbly legs! Can Dzhumagaliev finish him?
Sikio walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dzhumagaliev! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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