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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Efriam Haldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Efriam Haldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitsuyo Maeda!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haldi goes for a double leg but Maeda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maeda continues to drive forward.
Haldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haldi landing knees to the head.
It looks like Mitsuyo Maeda has been cut.
Haldi scores with a hook to the body.
Maeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haldi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maeda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haldi is defending well.
Haldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Maeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haldi lands a knee to the head.
Haldi lands a good knee to the midsection. Maeda won't want to take too many of those.
Maeda dodges an elbow strike from Haldi.
Haldi wants a takedown.
Maeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haldi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Efriam Haldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
Haldi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maeda blocks an elbow strike from Haldi.
Maeda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haldi is working Maeda over against the cage.
Haldi throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haldi lands a knee to the head.
Haldi gets through Maeda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Haldi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Haldi lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maeda.
Haldi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Haldi.
Nice body punch from Haldi.
Haldi tries to work over Maeda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haldi can't find room to land a body shot as Maeda controls the action.
Haldi slows down the pace here.
Maeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haldi prevents it.
Haldi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maeda or not.
Haldi lands an elbow just above Maeda 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haldi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haldi with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haldi tries to work over Maeda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haldi throws an elbow that misses.
Haldi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haldi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Haldi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haldi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haldi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maeda.
Haldi lands a left hand.
Haldi connects with a knee to the head.
Maeda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haldi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Haldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haldi trying to land knees to the body.
Haldi landing knees to the body.
Haldi lands a knee to the body.
Haldi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maeda.
Haldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Haldi.
Maeda looks winded!
Maeda takes an elbow to the temple.
Maeda has Haldi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haldi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maeda blocks a body shot from Haldi.
Haldi pushes off an throws an elbow but Maeda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haldi lands an elbow that stopped Maeda in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Mitsuyo Maeda's cut even more.
Maeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haldi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haldi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haldi scores with a knee to the head.
Maeda is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haldi has Maeda pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Maeda is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Haldi - that's hurt Maeda badly! Oh, another knee lands and Maeda is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Maeda doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Efriam Haldi!
A very excited looking Efriam Haldi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Magaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reino Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magaba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
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157 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mookie Magaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reino Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magaba.
Tolonen gets a clinch.
Magaba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tolonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magaba blocks it with crossed arms.
Tolonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magaba blocks it with crossed arms.
Magaba is looking to break free of the clinch but Tolonen has double underhooks.
Tolonen lands an elbow just above Magaba 's eye.
Magaba tries to throw a body punch but Tolonen avoids it by throwing Magaba back against the cage.
Tolonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magaba backwards.
Tolonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magaba backwards.
Tolonen connects with a knee to the head.
Tolonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tolonen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tolonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Magaba up against the cage.
A short right from Tolonen.
Magaba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reino Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Tolonen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Magaba to counter with a crisp jab.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Magaba moves out of range.
Tolonen gets a double leg takedown into Magaba's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Tolonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magaba is looking for a sweep.
Tolonen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tolonen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Magaba is looking to reverse the position.
Tolonen is working to tighten his grip on Magaba's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Magaba has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tolonen is really squeezing tight and eventually Magaba passes out! Tolonen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Reino Tolonen!
Reino Tolonen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Engineer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piru Parka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parka has chosen as his entrance music. Piru Parka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 lbs
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310 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Polish Engineer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piru Parka!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parka doesn't manage to clinch there - Engineer circles away.
Engineer scores with a jab to the body.
Parka closes the distance and pushes Engineer back into the cage.
Engineer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Engineer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parka has him pressed against the cage.
Engineer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Parka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Engineer throws a hook to the side of Parka's head but Parka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parka tries to clinch up
and Engineer counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parka moves out of range of the body kick from Engineer.
Engineer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engineer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Parka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Parka won't allow Engineer to sweep him here.
Parka stands up over Engineer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Engineer keeping moving, preventing Parka from controlling successfully.
Parka is looking to work some ground and pound but Engineer has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Engineer holds on and takes a little breather.
Parka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parka distracts Engineer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engineer keeping moving, preventing Parka from controlling successfully.
Engineer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Engineer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Engineer's head.
Parka has gone for a leg lock! Engineer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Parka's guard.
Engineer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Engineer wants to control from the top but Parka keeps moving.
Engineer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Engineer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Engineer controlling from the top position.
Parka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Engineer distracts Parka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Parka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Engineer trying to control but Parka is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parka is on top in guard.
Engineer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parka's guard.
Parka keeping moving, preventing Engineer from controlling successfully.
Engineer is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Engineer trying to control but Parka is working from the bottom.
Engineer looking to sit in guard and control but Parka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parka wants to control from the top but Engineer keeps moving.
Engineer 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Polish Engineer 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.
Engineer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Engineer misses with a low kick.
Parka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Engineer.
Parka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Engineer avoids it really well and circles away.
Engineer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Engineer counters with a single leg into guard. Parka didn't expect that.
Polish Engineer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engineer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engineer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Engineer scoring with some ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Engineer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engineer distracts Parka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Engineer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parka can do to turn this around?
Parka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Engineer wants to stand but Parka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Engineer looking to sit in guard and control but Parka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Parka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parka trying to control but Engineer is working from the bottom.
Parka postures up.
Engineer keeping moving, preventing Parka from controlling successfully.
Parka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engineer is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engineer has Parka pulled in close to control his posture.
Parka trying to control the position from guard on top but Engineer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parka wants to pass the guard but Engineer is keeping the position.
Engineer wants to stand and escape but Parka is having none of it.
Parka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parka tries to clinch but Engineer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engineer misses with a two punch combination.
Parka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parka has his takedown stuffed
and Engineer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Engineer is looking to wear down Parka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Engineer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parka moves to clinch but Engineer breaks away
and Engineer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Parka is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engineer throws a solid leg kick but Parka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Engineer.
Engineer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parka wants to clinch.
Engineer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Engineer scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Engineer connects with a right hand. Parka shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Engineer with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polish Engineer dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Parka tries to clinch but Engineer moves out of range.
Engineer looks to throw the jab but Parka is out of range.
Engineer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Engineer.
Engineer throws an elbow but Parka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Engineer working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engineer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parka keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engineer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Parka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Engineer working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Engineer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Engineer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Engineer working away.
Parka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Engineer's best efforts.
Parka trying to control here.
Engineer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parka keeps working.
Engineer drops an elbow to the side of Parka's head.
Engineer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Engineer is just content to waste time from the top position. Parka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Engineer cracks Parka with a solid left hand.
Parka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engineer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engineer advances to half guard.
Parka is not content to let Engineer control the position.
Parka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Engineer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Parka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Engineer controlling the action here.
Parka tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Engineer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engineer slows the pace down in half guard.
Polish Engineer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Engineer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Engineer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Engineer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parka defending well though.
Engineer uses his free foot to push down on Parka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Parka.
Parka is looking to improve his position but Engineer isn't that keen on the idea.
Engineer avoids the attempt from Parka to control.
Parka is bucking up trying to escape but Engineer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engineer controlling the pace for now.
Engineer unloading with bombs!
Piru Parka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Engineer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Engineer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parka is looking to escape.
BOOM! Engineer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Engineer blocks Parka's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Parka is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parka is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Engineer blocks Parka's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Polish Engineer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Engineer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polish Engineer!
A relieved looking Polish Engineer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Miodek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miodek comes to the cage accompanied by Radioactive. Webster has chosen Livin' On The Edge as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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271 lbs
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World class 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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samson Miodek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Webster!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster throws a push kick but Miodek slaps the foot to one side.
Webster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miodek.
An inside leg kick from Miodek misses.
That kick from Webster tenderised Miodek's leg. Miodek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Webster tries to work over Miodek's front leg with a kick but Miodek checks it.
A head kick by Webster misses
and Miodek counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miodek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miodek shoots in and bounces Webster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Miodek controlling from the top position.
Miodek's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster pulls Miodek in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miodek stopping the sweep attempt from Webster.
Miodek is working Webster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miodek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miodek trying to control but Webster is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Webster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miodek postures up in Webster's guard and throws a big left but Webster blocks it.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Miodek from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Webster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Webster catches Miodek right on the button with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miodek. That's going to slow Webster down.
Miodek moves out of range of the strikes.
Miodek misses with a kick to the body.
Miodek slips a jab and a cross from Webster.
Miodek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miodek misses with a body shot.
Webster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miodek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Webster enables Miodek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Webster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miodek chips away with some ground and pound.
Miodek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miodek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miodek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miodek looking to sit in guard and control but Webster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Miodek is proving hard to escape from.
Webster postures up.
Miodek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webster preventing the sweep.
Miodek has a closed guard, preventing Webster from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Miodek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Webster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miodek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Webster.
Webster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Webster scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Webster misses.
Chris Webster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webster loads up on a big right hand but Miodek slips the punch.
Miodek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miodek punishes Webster's body with a nice straight punch.
Webster tries to bum rush Miodek with a series of wild strikes but Miodek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miodek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Webster cracks the inside of Miodek's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miodek is looking to slow Webster down with leg kicks.
No luck for Miodek with that takedown attempt.
Webster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miodek.
Miodek connects with a body shot.
Chris Webster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Webster avoids the head kick by Miodek.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miodek.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Webster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Miodek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miodek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Miodek here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Miodek lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Miodek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Webster avoids the body shot from Miodek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miodek scores with a body shot.
Miodek throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Webster is predictable there
and Miodek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Webster swings widly with a right hand
and Miodek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miodek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miodek trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miodek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miodek throwing strikes from guard but Webster blocks nicely.
Miodek wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miodek slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Webster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miodek is looking to wear down Webster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Webster connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miodek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Chris Webster has been cut.
Webster throws a right hand that Miodek ducks under and follows up with a left that Miodek also avoids with ease.
Webster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Webster misses with the combination.
Webster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miodek.
Webster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Webster scores with a leg kick.
You can see that Webster has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Miodek throws an overhand right that drops Webster like a sack of potatoes! Miodek dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Miodek!
A very excited looking Samson Miodek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Petkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petkovic comes to the cage accompanied by BvC Crew - KOSOVO. Stig Helmer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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285 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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265 lbs
17 - 24 - 0 |
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Petkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stig Helmer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmer throws a jab but it's blocked by Petkovic.
Petkovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petkovic. That's going to slow Helmer down.
Helmer closes the distance and clinches.
Petkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helmer doesn't manage to clinch there - Petkovic circles away.
Helmer fails to land with a series of punches.
Petkovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Petkovic tenderised Helmer's leg. Helmer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Helmer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Helmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Petkovic!
Helmer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petkovic.
Petkovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Helmer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petkovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Helmer is in Petkovic's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helmer stopping the sweep attempt from Petkovic.
Petkovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petkovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petkovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helmer.
Helmer wants to pass the guard but Petkovic is keeping the position.
Petkovic controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helmer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Petkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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.
Petkovic misses with a head kick.
Petkovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Helmer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Petkovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Helmer decides to stand and escape the position.
Helmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Helmer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Petkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Helmer.
It looks like Roman Petkovic has been cut.
Petkovic throws a head kick that misses.
Helmer blocks the body kick.
Helmer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petkovic is rocked!
Petkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Oh Petkovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petkovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Petkovic seems to have got his legs back now.
It looks like Stig Helmer has been cut.
Petkovic scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Petkovic enables Helmer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Petkovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Helmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Helmer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Petkovic covers up, he's hurt! Helmer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Helmer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Helmer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stig Helmer!
A very excited looking Stig Helmer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hamad Al Zahran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Rakhmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakhmanov has chosen Russian national anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamad Al Zahran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Rakhmanov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakhmanov misses with a straight left.
Al Zahran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Zahran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rakhmanov looks to land a right hand but Al Zahran moved out of range.
Rakhmanov looks to throw a body kick
and Al Zahran counters with a takedown into side control.
Rakhmanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Al Zahran tries to advance to mount but Rakhmanov denies him.
Al Zahran working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmanov is looking to regain half guard here but Al Zahran keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmanov struggling a bit here.
Rakhmanov defending against the ground and pound.
Rakhmanov is looking to reverse the position.
Al Zahran tries to move to mount but Rakhmanov blocks the move with his legs.
Rakhmanov wants to control but Al Zahran postures up.
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.
Al Zahran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rakhmanov keeps working.
Rakhmanov tries to improve position but can't.
Al Zahran wants to control but Rakhmanov is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Al Zahran tenderised Rakhmanov's leg. Rakhmanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rakhmanov takes a swing at Al Zahran's ribcage but misses.
Rakhmanov throws a lazy right hand but Al Zahran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rakhmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Zahran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rakhmanov lands a body shot.
Rakhmanov misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov misses with an uppercut.
Rakhmanov misses with a double jab.
Rakhmanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rakhmanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Rakhmanov misses with a body shot.
Al Zahran clobbers Rakhmanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Zahran is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Al Zahran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mikhail Rakhmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakhmanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Zahran counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Zahran throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Zahran slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Zahran trying to pass the guard but Rakhmanov defending well.
Rakhmanov tries to get to full guard but Al Zahran has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakhmanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Zahran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Zahran's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rakhmanov throws a body punch but Al Zahran moves out of range.
Al Zahran blocks a jab.
Al Zahran takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Zahran slips under a jab from Rakhmanov.
Al Zahran throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Rakhmanov does no damage.
Rakhmanov looks to throw the jab but Al Zahran is out of range.
Rakhmanov misses with a left hand
and Al Zahran counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rakhmanov!
Rakhmanov struggling a bit here.
Al Zahran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rakhmanov keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmanov is trying to improve his position.
Al Zahran working the ground and pound from side control.
Rakhmanov wants to control but Al Zahran postures up.
An elbow from Al Zahran crashes against the mat.
Rakhmanov is looking to reverse the position.
Al Zahran tries to move to mount but Rakhmanov blocks the move with his legs.
Al Zahran lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran working away.
Rakhmanov defending against the ground and pound.
Al Zahran looks up at the clock and then as Rakhmanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Al Zahran smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rakhmanov is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Zahran advances nicely into full mount.
Al Zahran content just to control the position here.
Rakhmanov wants to hold on but Al Zahran pushes him away.
Rakhmanov can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov is still trying to improve position.
Rakhmanov wants to control but Al Zahran is having none of it.
Al Zahran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Al Zahran landing shots from mount.
Al Zahran lands a couple of good shots and Rakhmanov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Al Zahran wants to control but Rakhmanov is keeping busy.
Rakhmanov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rakhmanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov controls Al Zahran momentarily but Al Zahran frees himself.
Rakhmanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Zahran controls the pace.
Al Zahran wants to pass the guard but Rakhmanov is keeping the position.
Al Zahran works over Rakhmanov with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakhmanov keeping moving, preventing Al Zahran from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Al Zahran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov moves out of range as Al Zahran strikes.
Al Zahran thows a leg kick but Rakhmanov checks it
and Rakhmanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Al Zahran's guard.
Al Zahran looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Zahran, not yet.
Rakhmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rakhmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Zahran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Zahran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rakhmanov can do to turn this around?
Rakhmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Zahran's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zahran is looking for a triangle but Rakhmanov pushes his legs off easily.
Al Zahran has his hands on Rakhmanov's head, controlling the position.
Hamad Al Zahran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rakhmanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmanov throwing strikes from guard but Al Zahran blocks nicely.
Al Zahran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rakhmanov wants to control from the top but Al Zahran keeps moving.
Al Zahran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rakhmanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Zahran keeping moving, preventing Rakhmanov from controlling successfully.
Al Zahran is looking to stand up but Rakhmanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Al Zahran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mikhail Rakhmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Rakhmanov working some strikes from top position.
Rakhmanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hamad Al Zahran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rakhmanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rakhmanov trying to control but Al Zahran is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Zahran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rakhmanov on the side of the head.
Al Zahran avoids the head kick by Rakhmanov.
Al Zahran avoids the head kick by Rakhmanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov lands with a straight right. Al Zahran didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran misses with a leg kick
and Rakhmanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Al Zahran's guard.
Al Zahran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rakhmanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rakhmanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rakhmanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Al Zahran wants to sweep but no luck.
Rakhmanov throws an elbow that misses. Al Zahran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rakhmanov's guard. Nice move by Al Zahran!
Al Zahran preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran wants to control from the top but Rakhmanov keeps moving.
Al Zahran stopping the sweep attempt from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov keeping moving, preventing Al Zahran from controlling successfully.
Al Zahran advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Zahran controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Rakhmanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Zahran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamad Al Zahran!
A very excited looking Hamad Al Zahran made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Judge Machina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machina's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rage Against The Machine - Know Your Enemy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dos Santos's choice of entrance music: Chemical Brothers - Leave Home. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
162 lbs
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170 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Judge Machina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, William Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Machina.
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Dos Santos tenderised Machina's leg. Machina is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dos Santos throws out a leg kick but Machina moves out of range and Dos Santos only half commits.
Dos Santos misses with a kick to the body
and Machina counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machina.
Dos Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Machina avoids the damage to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dos Santos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Machina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dos Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Machina controls his hands.
Machina throws an elbow but it misses.
Machina misses with an elbow over the top.
Machina lands a nice elbow.
Dos Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Machina.
Machina missing with knees to the body.
Dos Santos tries to work over Machina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Machina.
Machina tries a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Machina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machina displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos Santos up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machina throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machina throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machina.
Machina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machina.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machina moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machina dips to his left and cracks Dos Santos with an uppercut!
Machina lands with a kick to the temple. Dos Santos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dos Santos throws a hook but Machina blocks it.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dos Santos.
Machina has Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machina lands an elbow just above Dos Santos 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machina's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Santos.
Our sources have told us that Machina has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Machina misses with an elbow strike.
Machina trying to control the position but instead, Dos Santos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machina into the cage.
Dos Santos tries to throw a body punch but Machina avoids it by throwing Dos Santos back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Santos.
Machina lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Santos misses with a low kick.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machina blocks a jab.
Machina ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Machina tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Machina looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws the kick towards the body but Machina avoids it.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Machina.
Dos Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dos Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Machina counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machina.
Dos Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dos Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Santos blocks a jab.
Machina keeps the fight on the outside.
Machina checks the leg kick.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut
and Machina counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dos Santos lands a nice uppercut.
Machina blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dos Santos.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machina throws an elbow but misses.
Dos Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Machina counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dos Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dos Santos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dos Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machina lands an elbow inside.
Machina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dos Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dos Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Machina fails to land.
Machina tries to stall but Dos Santos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dos Santos misses with some punches.
Dos Santos dodges an elbow strike from Machina.
Dos Santos presses Machina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dos Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Machina.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge Machina dominated that round.
That's time! Machina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Machina throws a body kick that misses.
Machina darts in and clinches Dos Santos up against the cage.
Dos Santos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machina presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machina trying to stall but Dos Santos improves his position.
A short left from Dos Santos.
Still in the clinch, Dos Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dos Santos misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dos Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Santos misses with a body punch.
Dos Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dos Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Judge Machina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Machina controls his hands.
Machina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machina landing knees to the head.
Dos Santos missing with knees to the body.
Machina lands a nice elbow.
Machina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machina takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dos Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machinas head.
Machina landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machina.
Machina lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machina taking a breather.
Machina lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machina throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machina blocking some punches.
Machina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machina lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dos Santos blocks an elbow strike from Machina.
Machina tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Machina back against the cage.
Dos Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machina is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machina.
Dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Machina.
Dos Santos is working Machina over against the cage.
Dos Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Machina is struggling to control the position.
Machina lands a nice elbow.
Machina blocking some punches.
Machina has Dos Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dos Santos is defending well for now.
Dos Santos tries to work over Machina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dos Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dos Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Machina.
Machina throws a jab when Dos Santos was well out of range.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Machina moves out of range.
William Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machina lands a right hook to the body.
Machina checks a low kick from Dos Santos.
Machina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machina scores with the left hand. Dos Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
Machina throws a series of strikes that have Dos Santos backpedaling.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Machina circles away.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dos Santos scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machina just misses with a punch to the body.
Machina takes one to the side of the head.
Dos Santos misses with a hook. Machina ducked under it nicely.
Machina throws a one two combo.
Machina tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machina throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dos Santos. That's going to slow Machina down.
Dos Santos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dos Santos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machina in his tracks.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machina momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machina. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Santos misses with a looping left.
Machina scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machina!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge Machina dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Dos Santos throws a lazy right hand but Machina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Machina is just out of range.
Dos Santos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machina bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Machina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Santos throws out the jab.
Machina gets tackled into the cage by Dos Santos. Dos Santos maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machina throws an elbow but misses.
Dos Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Machina.
Machina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dos Santos letting Machina take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dos Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machina looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Dos Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Dos Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Machina controls the action.
Machina lands a shoulder strike.
Dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries a body shot but Machina blocks it.
Dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machina looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Santos.
Machina prevents a body shot from Dos Santos.
Machina prevents a body shot from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with the head strike.
Machina lands an elbow inside that Dos Santos shrugs off.
Dos Santos misses with the head strike.
Machina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dos Santos tries a body shot but Machina blocks it.
Machina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dos Santos misses with the head strike.
Machina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dos Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Dos Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machina lands a damaging elbow.
Judge Machina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a head punch that misses.
William Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machina on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machina slows down the pace here.
Dos Santos tries to throw a body punch but Machina avoids it by throwing Dos Santos back against the cage.
Dos Santos misses with a body punch.
Dos Santos tries a body shot but Machina blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to work over Machina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machina prevents a body shot from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dos Santos tries a body shot but Machina blocks it.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Machina is controlling him.
Dos Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Machina prevents a body shot from Dos Santos.
Machina misses with an elbow strike.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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.
Machina blocks a body shot from Dos Santos.
Machina landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dos Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machina avoiding damage as Dos Santos throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machina.
Machina misses with an elbow strike.
Dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Machina.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dos Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Santos scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machina has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judge Machina!
Our winner, Judge Machina, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
William Dos Santos was interviewed post fight and said 'Ok,.maybe I do suck donkey balls.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hakan Juholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skull Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakan Juholt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Skull Crash!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juholt misses with a body kick.
Juholt throws the left hand but Crash avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crash.
Crash walks into a stiff left hand from Juholt.
Juholt goes for a double leg but Crash avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crash continues to drive forward.
Juholt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juholt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crash.
Crash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crash tries to throw a body punch but Juholt avoids it by throwing Crash back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crash tries to work over Juholt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juholt has a couple of punches blocked by Crash.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Juholt.
Juholt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juholt blocks a body shot from Crash.
Crash slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash misses with some punches.
Juholt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Crash - that landed with a thud.
Crash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juholt's elbow.
Juholt wants a takedown.
Crash blocks an uppercut.
Juholt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juholt misses with the head strike.
Juholt misses with a body punch.
Crash dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Juholt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crash throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Juholt is looking to score with low kicks.
Skull Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juholt catches Crash with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crash throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Juholt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crash throws a head kick that misses.
Juholt throws a sloppy head kick
and Crash counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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 lands with a shot to the body.
Juholt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Juholt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juholt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crash checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juholt.
Crash is looking to slow Juholt down with leg kicks.
Hakan Juholt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Crash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crash throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juholt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juholt lands a leg kick that knocks Crash off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juholt fails to land with a series of punches.
Juholt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crash's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Crash checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Juholt tries a low kick but Crash avoids it.
Juholt scores with a nice right hand.
Juholt throws a push kick but Crash slaps the foot to one side.
Juholt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juholt throws a wild body kick that Crash sees coming a mile off.
Crash throws a body kick that misses.
Crash connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crash. That's going to slow Juholt down.
Juholt misses with an uppercut
and Crash counters with a thumping low kick.
Crash throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juholt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juholt misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crash, right into the meat.
Crash misses the shot to the body.
Juholt lands a right hook to the body.
Crash lands a nice shot that snaps Juholt's head back.
Juholt tried to score with a low kick but Crash checks it.
Crash throws a front kick aimed at Juholt's knee but Juholt avoids it well.
Crash swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crash fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Juholt checks it well.
Juholt throws out a loose jab but Crash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juholt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Juholt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Juholt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hakan Juholt 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.
Crash slips under a jab from Juholt.
Juholt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juholt misses with a head kick.
Crash misses with a kick to the body.
Crash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juholt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Juholt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crash defends it nicely.
Crash moves out of range as Juholt throws a body kick.
Crash throws a low kick, looking for Juholt's leg but Juholt calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juholt connects with a body shot.
Crash tries a low kick but Juholt avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crash crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Juholt - the referee stops the clock and Crash gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Juholt. Crash manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hakan Juholt is winning the standup battle so far.
Juholt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juholt looks to land a combination but Crash avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Juholt throws a solid leg kick but Crash takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Juholt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crash - that will leave a mark!
Juholt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crash fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Juholt checks it well.
Crash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Juholt is out of range and Crash settles back down.
Crash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Juholt rather than just go for the knockout.
Juholt scoring well with a low kick there.
Juholt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Crash misses the target.
Juholt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crash avoids the head kick by Juholt.
Juholt throws a low kick but Crash moves out of range easily.
Juholt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juholt throws a body kick that misses
and Crash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juholt throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash thumps Juholt with a low kick.
Juholt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Juholt lands a right hook to the body.
Crash with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crash thows a leg kick but Juholt checks it
and Juholt counters with a right hand to the body.
Juholt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juholt swings for the body but Crash moves out of range.
Crash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crash throws a low kick but Juholt moves out of range easily.
Juholt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crash checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crash scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crash 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.
Juholt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Juholt is out of range.
Juholt tries a head kick but it misses.
Crash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Hakan Juholt has been cut.
Juholt misses the shot to the body.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juholt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Crash just misses with a punch to the body.
Juholt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crash throws a head kick but Juholt moves out of range.
Crash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juholt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Juholt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crash avoids a kick to the body.
Crash throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juholt tests Crash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crash throws a sloppy head kick and Juholt moves out of range easily.
Crash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crash dodges the punch combination from Juholt.
Crash throws a series of punches but Juholt moves out of range.
Juholt stuns Crash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crash checks a low kick from Juholt.
Juholt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crash.
Juholt throws a jab but it's blocked by Crash.
Juholt throws a leg kick but Crash sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Juholt, as that shot connected.
Juholt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Hakan Juholt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakan Juholt'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. This is the final round!
Juholt scores with a sloppy right hand. Crash should have avoided that one.
Crash finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crash takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juholt or perhaps it was just good defense by Crash, which made it look bad.
Juholt misses with a body kick.
Crash misses with a head kick.
Juholt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crash manages to avoid it.
Crash connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juholt. Juholt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juholt lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash scores with a push kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juholt or perhaps it was just good defense by Crash, which made it look bad.
Juholt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crash lets loose with a powerful body kick. Juholt will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juholt tries to land a leg kick but Crash saw it coming and moves away.
Juholt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juholt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crash counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crash.
Juholt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Crash will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crash fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Juholt checks it well.
Crash takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crash lands with an uppercut that bounces Juholt off the cage and back into range.
Crash has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Juholt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crash defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakan Juholt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juholt throws a low kick but Crash moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash swats away the attempt to clinch by Juholt.
Juholt tries a low kick but Crash avoids it.
A good leg kick by Crash.
Good leg kick by Crash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juholt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crash will feel that in the morning.
Juholt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juholt misses with a low kick.
Juholt shoots in for a takedown but Crash shows good takedown defense.
Juholt feints and then cracks Crash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crash down.
A jab lands there for Juholt.
Juholt shoots in for a takedown but Crash shows good takedown defense.
Juholt wants to land a leg kick but Crash is out of range.
Juholt looks to score with a jab to the body but Crash is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juholt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crash makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Juholt really felt that one!
Juholt checks a leg kick nicely.
Crash connects with an inside leg kick.
Juholt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crash avoids the body shot from Juholt.
Juholt throws a shot from downtown. Crash moves away and avoids it.
Skull Crash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crash lands a high kick!
Hakan Juholt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crash throws a shot to the body.
Juholt misses with a looping right.
Crash clobbers Juholt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Juholt is rocked!
Juholt looks to throw the jab but Crash is out of range.
Crash thumps Juholt with a low kick.
Crash throws a wild body kick that Juholt sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash tries a low kick but Juholt avoids it.
Crash will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juholt scores with a leg kick.
Crash thumps Juholt with a low kick.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crash moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juholt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Juholt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juholt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crash. Crash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crash scores with a nice right hand.
Crash is looking to land body kicks.
Juholt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crash's guard.
Juholt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crash is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crash has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Skull Crash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Juholt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakan Juholt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Winchester had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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162 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vincent on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vincent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vincent wants it to stay on the feet.
Vincent keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Winchester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vincent.
Vincent scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vincent 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.
Vincent misses with an uppercut
and Winchester counters with a single leg into guard. Vincent didn't expect that.
Vincent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winchester is one step ahead there.
Vincent throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Winchester escapes and throws Vincent's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winchester working the ground and pound but Vincent is defending the strikes.
Vincent gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent actively working from the bottom here.
Winchester trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Vincent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winchester prevents Vincent from improving his position.
Winchester sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vincent defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winchester content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vincent is refusing to be controlled, as Winchester sits in half guard.
That's two 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.
Vincent trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Winchester manages to pass to mount!
Vincent tries to hold on but Winchester postures up.
Vincent is trying to stand.
Winchester landing shots from mount.
Vincent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester wants to control the pace but Vincent is squirming around nicely.
Vincent is working to get back to half guard.
Winchester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vincent is looking to escape.
Vincent is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Winchester connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vincent sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vincent taking some punishment here, with Winchester in his half guard.
Vincent trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winchester scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Winchester wants to pass to mount but Vincent is defending the position.
Vincent is trying to get back to full guard.
Vincent on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winchester is pressing down on Vincent's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vincent is holding on for now.
Winchester seems to be working for a kimura but Vincent defends the submission attempt.
Vincent looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vincent is trying to control but can't.
Vincent might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Winchester haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Winchester dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vincent moves out of range of the leg kick from Winchester.
Winchester throws a solid leg kick but Vincent takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Winchester.
A left and a right from Vincent both land. Nice combination.
Winchester shoots in but Vincent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winchester misses with a body kick.
Winchester throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Winchester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vincent moves away.
Vincent tests Winchester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vincent is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester misses with a body kick.
Winchester throws a sloppy head kick and Vincent moves out of range easily.
Winchester misses with a leg kick
so Vincent counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Winchester looking for a sweep. Not yet Winchester, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vincent stopping the sweep attempt from Winchester.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vincent's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winchester is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vincent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
Winchester can't keep his opponent in guard - Vincent advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Winchester has hold of Vincent's hands but Vincent slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winchester is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is trying to maintain the position but Vincent is very close to passing his half guard.
Vincent throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winchester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vincent is thwarting Winchester's attempts to control the position.
Vincent is looking for a kimura but Winchester is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vincent to get the leverage.
Vincent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vincent is thwarting Winchester's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Winchester keeping hold of Vincent's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent misses with a hook.
Winchester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dean Winchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vincent misses the shot to the body.
Vincent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winchester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winchester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Winchester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winchester is defended easily by Vincent.
Winchester shoots in looking for a takedown. Vincent tries to sprawl out of it but Winchester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vincent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winchester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vincent's sensitive parts.
Vinnie Vincent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winchester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vincent moves away.
Vincent dips to his left and cracks Winchester with an uppercut!
Winchester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winchester misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winchester throws a big shot that misses.
Winchester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vincent.
Winchester lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Vincent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Winchester throws a solid leg kick but Vincent takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Winchester.
Vincent misses with an uppercut.
Winchester lands a right hook to the body.
Winchester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winchester drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vincent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winchester defends it easily.
Vincent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester chips away with some ground and pound.
Winchester 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.
Winchester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent is trying to keep Winchester in close.
Winchester with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winchester wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.
Winchester wants to control from the top but Vincent keeps moving.
Vincent has his foot on Winchester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winchester works his way back into a safe position though.
Winchester showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Winchester shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vincent eats them both and turns towards Winchester to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vincent just misses with a punch to the body.
Winchester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Winchester shoots for a double leg takedown but Vincent sprawls well. He's pushed Winchester's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winchester tries a low kick but Vincent avoids it.
Vincent keeps the fight on the outside.
Winchester misses with a leg kick.
Winchester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vincent fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Winchester to the ground. Vincent is now in Winchester's guard.
Winchester wants to sweep but no luck.
Winchester has Vincent pulled in close to control his posture.
Vincent postures up in Winchester's guard and throws a big left but Winchester blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Winchester is retaining full guard.
Vincent is looking to work some ground and pound but Winchester has wrist control.
Winchester working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vincent.
Vincent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vincent preventing the sweep.
Winchester is trying to control the position but Vincent postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Winchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winchester lands a jab to the nose.
Vincent loads up on a big right hand but Winchester slips the punch.
Winchester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winchester looks for the body kick but Vincent saw that one coming.
Winchester dives in for a single leg takedown but Vincent sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent lands a nice uppercut.
Vincent slows down the pace here.
Vincent tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vincent tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vincent stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vincent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
Winchester is pressed up against the cage. Vincent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winchester down to the mat. Winchester avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vincent has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Winchester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vincent throws a nice looking combination but Winchester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winchester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winchester swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Winchester.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dean Winchester.
I think Winchester has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Winchester!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Munchkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladislav Munchkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mutombo.
Munchkin throws a low kick but Mutombo avoids it.
Mutombo tries to score with a low kick but Munchkin moves his leg out of the way.
Munchkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mutombo ducks under a wild hook from Munchkin.
Mutombo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Munchkin's calf.
Mutombo moves into range and clinches up with Munchkin.
Mutombo tries to work over Munchkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Munchkin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mutombo can't find room to land a body shot as Munchkin controls the action.
Munchkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munchkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mutombo working aggressively here.
Munchkin takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mutombo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munchkin working aggressively here.
Mutombo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Munchkin blocks an uppercut.
Mutombo has a couple of punches blocked by Munchkin.
Munchkin lands with a left to the head.
Munchkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Munchkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mutombo lands a shoulder strike.
Munchkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mutombo swats away the attempt to clinch by Munchkin.
Mutombo tries to land a front kick but Munchkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mutombo misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mutombo scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mutombo!
Mutombo ducks under a wild hook from Munchkin.
Munchkin is looking to chop away at Mutombo's legs.
Munchkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mutombo counters with a left to the body.
Mutombo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Munchkin checks it well.
Munchkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutombo throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Munchkin misses.
Munchkin misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Mutombo as Munchkin shoots in.
Mutombo throws a body punch but Munchkin moves out of range.
Munchkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mutombo slips under a jab.
Munchkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Mutombo misses.
Mutombo misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Munchkin misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutombo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mutombo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mutombo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mutombo misses with a body kick.
Mutombo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mutombo lands with a hook. Munchkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mutombo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Munchkin's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mutombo, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jay Mutombo 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.
Mutombo throws a solid leg kick but Munchkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mutombo.
Jay Jay Mutombo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munchkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutombo.
Mutombo cracks Munchkin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Munchkin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mutombo finish him?
It looks like Vladislav Munchkin has been cut.
Mutombo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Munchkin lands a front kick.
Munchkin throws a solid leg kick but Mutombo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munchkin.
A big right from Mutombo misses.
Munchkin lands with a right hand.
It looks like Jay Jay Mutombo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munchkin walks into a stiff left hand from Mutombo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mutombo.
Munchkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Munchkin looks to land a right hand but Mutombo moved out of range.
Mutombo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munchkin.
Mutombo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Munchkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Munchkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Mutombo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munchkin's head.
Mutombo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Munchkin moves out of range as Mutombo throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo tries to work over Munchkin's front leg with a kick but Munchkin checks it.
Mutombo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Munchkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Mutombo's head.
Munchkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mutombo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munchkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutombo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Decent striking displayed by Munchkin there.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin moves into the clinch.
Munchkin has a couple of punches blocked by Mutombo.
Munchkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munchkin has Mutombo pressed against the cage.
Munchkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutombo working aggressively here.
Mutombo has a couple of punches blocked by Munchkin.
Munchkin tries to work over Mutombo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munchkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutombo working aggressively here.
Munchkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutombo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munchkin is trying to drag Mutombo to the mat but Mutombo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutombo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mutombo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munchkin or not.
Mutombo working aggressively here.
Mutombo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munchkin.
Munchkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
Munchkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo blocks an uppercut.
Munchkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutombo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mutombo has a couple of punches blocked by Munchkin.
Mutombo lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munchkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mutombo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Munchkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jay Mutombo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Munchkin moves out of range as Mutombo throws a body kick.
Mutombo tries to work over Munchkin's front leg with a kick but Munchkin checks it.
Mutombo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munchkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Munchkin scores with a shot to the side of Mutombo's head.
Munchkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mutombo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munchkin.
Mutombo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Munchkin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Munchkin trying to stall but Mutombo improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo struggles to land a body shot inside as Munchkin controls his hands.
Mutombo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Munchkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munchkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Munchkin working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo blocks a body shot from Munchkin.
Munchkin tries to work over Mutombo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munchkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutombo struggles to land a body shot inside as Munchkin controls his hands.
Munchkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
Munchkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munchkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mutombo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Munchkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Munchkin lands with a right to the head.
Mutombo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Mutombo fails to land.
Munchkin blocking some punches.
Mutombo tries a body shot but Munchkin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mutombo.
Jay Jay Mutombo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mutombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mutombo throws a head punch that misses.
Mutombo has a couple of punches blocked by Munchkin.
Mutombo is working Munchkin over against the cage.
Munchkin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mutombo presses Munchkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Mutombo.
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!
Munchkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutombo lands an uppercut.
Mutombo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mutombo tries a body shot but Munchkin blocks it.
Munchkin has a couple of punches blocked by Mutombo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutombo.
Munchkin scores with a shot to the side of Mutombo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchkin.
Mutombo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutombo blocks a body shot from Munchkin.
Munchkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mutombo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mutombo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munchkin backwards.
Mutombo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munchkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munchkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mutombo throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchkin.
Munchkin misses with a body punch.
Mutombo misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Mutombo.
Mutombo has a couple of punches blocked by Munchkin.
Munchkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Munchkin can't find room to land a body shot as Mutombo controls the action.
Mutombo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munchkin backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo can't find room to land a body shot as Munchkin controls the action.
Mutombo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munchkins head.
Mutombo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchkin.
Munchkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutombo's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutombo.
Mutombo blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munchkin wants to break free but Mutombo has control.
Munchkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutombo takes a shot to the head.
Munchkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with a punch on the inside.
Munchkin prevents a body shot from Mutombo.
Mutombo can't find room to land a body shot as Munchkin controls the action.
Mutombo struggles to land a body shot inside as Munchkin controls his hands.
Munchkin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jay Mutombo really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Munchkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Munchkin misses with a hook. Mutombo ducked under it nicely.
Mutombo throws the left hand but Munchkin avoids the punch easily.
Mutombo lands a nice looking body shot.
Munchkin slips a jab from Mutombo.
Munchkin throws a looping overhand right but Mutombo ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo throws a hook to the side of Munchkin's head but Munchkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munchkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin misses with an uppercut.
Mutombo is looking to land body kicks.
Mutombo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munchkin is out of range.
Munchkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutombo.
Mutombo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Munchkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Mutombo's head.
Munchkin misses with a looping right.
Munchkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutombo.
Munchkin throws a hook but Mutombo blocks it.
Munchkin walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Mutombo.
Munchkin thows a leg kick but Mutombo checks it
and Mutombo counters with a leg kick.
Munchkin walks straight into a right hand from Mutombo - that's dropped him! Mutombo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Munchkin from any more punishment! Munchkin complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jay Jay Mutombo!
Jay Jay Mutombo is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jay Jay Mutombo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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