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ITFL Season 3 - Week 2/2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Keosayan 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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181 lbs
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166 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Callum Pagnozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keosayan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pagnozzi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pagnozzi defending well as Keosayan loads up on a big left hand.
Keosayan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pagnozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keosayan.
A swing and a miss from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've been told by Pagnozzi's head coaches at Team Listerman that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pagnozzi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Pagnozzi.
Keosayan throws a front kick aimed at Pagnozzi's knee but Pagnozzi avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Keosayan 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.
Keosayan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pagnozzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keosayan trying to mount his opponent but Pagnozzi defends it.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Pagnozzi is having none of it.
Keosayan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pagnozzi defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keosayan is working away from the top position though.
Pagnozzi is controlling Keosayan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Keosayan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pagnozzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pagnozzi is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Pagnozzi is controlling Keosayan's trapped leg to prevent Keosayan from advancing to side control.
Pagnozzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keosayan pulls his head out easily.
Pagnozzi is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pagnozzi is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pagnozzi wants to sweep but Keosayan has passed to side control!
Keosayan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pagnozzi has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pagnozzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Keosayan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pagnozzi, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Pagnozzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pagnozzi is looking to regain half guard here but Keosayan keeps moving and retains side control.
Pagnozzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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.
Pagnozzi is pressing down on Keosayan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pagnozzi keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Keosayan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pagnozzi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Keosayan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pagnozzi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Keosayan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pagnozzi, into his guard.
Keosayan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pagnozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keosayan's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Pagnozzi - just one landing.
Keosayan lands a nice looking body shot.
Pagnozzi lands with a nice body punch.
Keosayan misses the jab.
Pagnozzi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pagnozzi motions for Keosayan to come forward. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keosayan misses with a body shot.
Keosayan misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi leaves Keosayan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keosayan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keosayan tries for a takedown but Pagnozzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keosayan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keosayan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keosayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pagnozzi manages to avoid it.
Pagnozzi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from Keosayan.
Keosayan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Callum Pagnozzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pagnozzi misses with a low kick.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keosayan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pagnozzi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Keosayan is in Pagnozzi's guard.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Pagnozzi keeps moving.
Pagnozzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pagnozzi is trying to control the position but Keosayan postures up.
Keosayan trying to control but Pagnozzi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan won't allow Pagnozzi to sweep him here.
Keosayan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pagnozzi trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keosayan looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range.
Keosayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Keosayan.
Pagnozzi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keosayan is out of range and Pagnozzi settles back down.
Pagnozzi misses with a few strikes there.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keosayan.
Pagnozzi drops his hands momentarily and Keosayan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan looks to throw the jab but Pagnozzi is out of range.
Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses.
Pagnozzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keosayan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keosayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Keosayan.
Pagnozzi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keosayan looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely.
Pagnozzi gets caught flat footed, as Keosayan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pagnozzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is working Pagnozzi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Pagnozzi is keeping the position.
Keosayan advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keosayan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pagnozzi is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergey Keosayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Pagnozzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pagnozzi throws a hook but Keosayan blocks it.
Pagnozzi throws a good cross that connects.
Pagnozzi wants to slow Keosayan down by chopping away at his legs.
Keosayan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pagnozzi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Keosayan really felt that one!
Pagnozzi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Keosayan will feel that in the morning.
Keosayan slips a straight right by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keosayan.
Pagnozzi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keosayan looks for a takedown but Pagnozzi sprawls well.
Keosayan misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi with a nice cross.
Pagnozzi moves out of range as Keosayan strikes.
Keosayan lands with a right hand.
Keosayan slips a jab and a cross from Pagnozzi.
Keosayan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keosayan.
Callum Pagnozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Keosayan.
Pagnozzi cracks Keosayan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pagnozzi slips a straight right by Keosayan.
Pagnozzi stuffs the takedown.
Keosayan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pagnozzi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keosayan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pagnozzi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keosayan scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Pagnozzi.
Keosayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Pagnozzi misses.
Callum Pagnozzi is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Keosayan.
Pagnozzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keosayan.
Pagnozzi slips under a jab from Keosayan.
Keosayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Pagnozzi is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keosayan is defended easily by Pagnozzi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi slips under a jab.
Keosayan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pagnozzi doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pagnozzi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pagnozzi tried to score with a low kick but Keosayan checks it.
Keosayan misses with a takedown attempt - Pagnozzi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keosayan misses with a wild body shot.
Keosayan scores with a jab. Pagnozzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck for Keosayan with that takedown attempt.
Keosayan looks for a takedown but Pagnozzi sprawls well.
Keosayan looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range.
Keosayan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pagnozzi defends well and Keosayan ends up having to push Pagnozzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi stalling in the clinch.
Keosayan decides to pull guard.
Pagnozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pagnozzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pagnozzi works over Keosayan with some ground and pound from guard.
Pagnozzi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pagnozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keosayan shoots in for a double leg but Pagnozzi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Callum Pagnozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Keosayan checks it.
Keosayan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pagnozzi tries to avoid it but Keosayan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pagnozzi to the ground. Pagnozzi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keosayan blocks a jab.
Pagnozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pagnozzi takes a swing at Keosayan's ribcage but misses.
Keosayan missing with a left hand there. Pagnozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pagnozzi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum Pagnozzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keosayan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernhard Adelhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lose My Mind. Adelhard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Godsmack - I Stand Alone. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
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163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard Adelhard!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adelhard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux.
Dux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Bernhard Adelhard has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Adelhard.
Adelhard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adelhard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dux throws a jab when Adelhard was well out of range.
Adelhard clinches up against the cage.
Adelhard avoiding damage as Dux throws knees to the body.
Dux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adelhard lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Dux.
I was talking to Dux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dux is stalling here.
Adelhard misses with a body punch.
Adelhard working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard lands a nice shot to the body.
Adelhard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Adelhard.
Dux looking to stall.
Adelhard has had enough of the clinch but Dux keeps him there for the moment.
Adelhard scores with a hook to the body.
Adelhard throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dux lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard misses with a body punch.
Adelhard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adelhard manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Adelhard lands.
Dux avoids the body shot from Adelhard.
Adelhard lands a leg kick that knocks Dux off balance momentarily.
Adelhard misses with a shot to the body
and Adelhard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adelhard misses with a kick to the body.
Adelhard misses with a body kick.
Adelhard throws a leg kick which misses Dux's front leg but catches the back leg as Dux tries to avoid it.
Adelhard scores with a jab to the head.
Adelhard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adelhard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dux manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adelhard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adelhard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adelhard misses with a lunging right hand
and Dux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adelhard moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
Dux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adelhard.
Adelhard 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.
Adelhard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adelhard throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux staying out of range there.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adelhard.
Adelhard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adelhard.
Adelhard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Adelhard.
Adelhard throws a head kick that Dux semi-blocks.
Adelhard works Dux's body with a nice hook.
Dux moves out of range of the leg kick from Adelhard.
A solid body kick from Adelhard.
Crunch! Adelhard slams his shin into Dux's torso.
Adelhard lunges at Dux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dux's hand.
Adelhard takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard Adelhard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernhard Adelhard'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.
Dux blocks the body kick.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adelhard. Adelhard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Adelhard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Adelhard misses with the combination.
Adelhard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adelhard.
Adelhard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adelhard tries to clinch there but Dux circles away.
Dux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adelhard throws a sloppy body shot
and Dux moves into the clinch.
Dux gets through Adelhard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
John Dux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adelhard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adelhard tries to work over Dux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dux presses Adelhard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dux pushes Adelhard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Dux to work.
Adelhard misses with a punch to the body.
Dux slows down the pace here.
Adelhard lands with a left to the head.
Adelhard tries to pull guard but Dux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dux.
Adelhard lands a hook that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Adelhard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard gets through Dux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dux has a couple of punches blocked by Adelhard.
Adelhard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adelhard tries a body shot but Dux blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dux lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dux fails to land.
Dux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Adelhard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adelhard.
Dux lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dux.
Adelhard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Adelhard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adelhard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws a head punch that misses.
Dux blocks a body shot from Adelhard.
Dux lands with a light punch inside.
Adelhard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adelhard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dux manages to avoid it.
Adelhard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adelhard looks for the body kick but Dux saw that one coming.
Dux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adelhard can pounce on him.
Adelhard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dux moves out of range as Adelhard throws a body kick.
Adelhard loads up on a big right hand but Dux slips the punch.
Dux checks a leg kick nicely.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Adelhard lands a right hook to the body.
Adelhard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bernhard Adelhard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adelhard throws a lazy body kick
and Dux counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux keeps the fight on the outside.
Adelhard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dux is out of range and Adelhard settles back down.
Dux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Adelhard is predictable there
and Dux moves into the clinch.
Adelhard manages to pull guard.
Adelhard has an active guard here but Dux has managed to pass into half guard.
It looks like Dux is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bernhard Adelhard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bernhard Adelhard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Adelhard misses with a kick to the body
and Adelhard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adelhard misses with a hook.
Adelhard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adelhard.
Adelhard throws a low kick but Dux avoids it.
Adelhard throws out a leg kick but Dux moves out of range and Adelhard only half commits.
Dux is looking to chop away at Adelhard's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard tries to land a leg kick but Dux saw it coming and moves away.
Dux defending well as Adelhard loads up on a big left hand.
Adelhard throws a leg kick
and Dux moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Adelhard back against the cage.
Dux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Adelhard tries to stall but Dux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adelhard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dux's elbow.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adelhard.
Dux misses with a punch to the body.
Adelhard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adelhard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Dux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dux tries to work over Adelhard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adelhard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adelhard backwards.
Adelhard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adelhard backwards.
Dux lands with a left to the head.
Adelhard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adelhard takes a shot to the head.
Adelhard tries to pull guard but Dux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dux.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Dux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adelhard slowing the pace effectively.
Adelhard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adelhard has a couple of punches blocked by Dux.
Adelhard struggles to land a body shot inside as Dux controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dux is trying to stall.
Bernhard Adelhard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dux tries a body shot but Adelhard blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Dux.
Adelhard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adelhard wants to get back to striking at distance but Dux won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws a head punch that misses.
Dux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Dux fails to land.
Adelhard has a couple of punches blocked by Dux.
Adelhard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adelhard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adelhard misses with a punch to the body.
Adelhard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dux has a couple of punches blocked by Adelhard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for Dux to work.
Dux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adelhard lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adelhard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bernhard Adelhard!
Bernhard Adelhard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lennox.
Arthur Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lennox is looking to score with low kicks.
Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lennox defends well and Bishop ends up having to push Lennox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bishop has Lennox pushed against the cage.
Bishop has hold of one of Lennox's legs. Lennox is fighting the takedown attempt but Bishop gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bishop won't allow Lennox to sweep him here.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lennox is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily.
Bishop's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bishop forces his way into half guard.
Lennox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop throwing strikes from guard but Lennox blocks nicely.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
Bishop throwing strikes from guard but Lennox blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lennox throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a head shot.
It looks like Ray Lennox has been cut.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lennox.
Lennox scores with a jab. Bishop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bishop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lennox takes a step back to recover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lennox.
Lennox throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lennox throws a push kick but Bishop slaps the foot to one side.
Bishop throws a lazy body kick
and Lennox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Lennox. No joy for Bishop on that attempt.
Lennox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lennox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lennox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bishop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop checks the leg kick.
Bishop defending well as Lennox loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lennox manages to avoid it.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Lennox scores with a punch to the head.
Lennox shoots in and drives through. Bishop sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Lennox saw that one coming.
Lennox blocks the body kick.
Lennox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Lennox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lennox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lennox checks a low kick from Bishop.
Lennox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Lennox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Lennox ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short right from Bishop.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop is trying to break free.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop jumps guard but Lennox stands there with Bishop around his waist. Bishop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox taking a breather.
Bishop wants to get back to striking at distance but Lennox won't allow it.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Lennox lands a nice uppercut.
Lennox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lennox throws a head punch that misses.
Lennox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lennox takes a shot to the head.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lennox is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bishop is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lennox to the mat. Lennox regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Lennox is retaining full guard.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bishop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop trying to control the action but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop grinds an elbow into Lennox's temple.
Bishop connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lennox some visible discomfort.
Lennox tries to bench press Bishop off him but Bishop keeps the position.
Lennox is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bishop is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lennox in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop landing strikes from the mount.
Lennox is working to get back to half guard.
Bishop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lennox hang on?
Lennox takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ray Lennox's cut is getting worse.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bishop! Lennox is hurt baaadly! Bishop is firing away with more strikes - Lennox is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Bishop!
An out of breath Arthur Bishop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Oliver Queen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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186 lbs
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176 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Holm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Queen's head.
Holm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Queen delivers a nice body kick.
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holm.
Holm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holm.
Holm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Queen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holm misses with a straight right.
Holm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Queen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Queen preventing the sweep.
Queen lands a couple of elbows.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Holm.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holm keeping full guard, as Queen tries to pass.
Holm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen throws a big right hand that misses.
Holm controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holm tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Queen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holm has time to react.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holm.
Holm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Queen's hands.
Queen scores with a jab to the head.
Holm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Queen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holm misses with a leg kick.
Holm thuds a left hand into Queen's body.
Holm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Queen.
Jacob Holm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Queen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Queen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holm.
Queen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holm regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Queen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holm keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen throws a big right hand that misses.
Holm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Queen manages to get himself to full guard.
Queen has his foot on Holm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holm works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen looking to control.
Queen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Queen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Queen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Queen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holm's guard.
Holm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holm trying to control the pace.
Holm tries to pass to full mount but Queen defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holm avoids the body shot from Queen.
Holm misses with a straight right.
Queen lands a front kick.
Jacob Holm is winning the standup battle so far.
Holm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holm staying out of range there.
Holm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Queen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Holm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Queen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Queen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen thuds a left hand into Holm's body.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Holm's shoulder, as Holm tries to avoid the shot.
Holm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holm as he jumps to the side.
Queen lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen clobbers Holm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holm misses with a body shot.
Holm tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holm.
Holm throws a body shot but no joy.
Queen misses with a hook.
Holm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen slips under a jab from Holm.
Holm moves out of range of the body kick.
Queen throws a low kick but Holm moves out of range easily.
Holm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacob Holm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holm just misses with a punch to the body.
Holm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Queen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holm looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Queen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Holm. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Queen.
Holm works Queen's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holm.
A head kick misses from Holm.
A clash of legs there as Queen blocks the low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Queen checks a leg kick.
Queen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holm sprawls well initially but Queen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oliver Queen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Queen wants to control but Holm is keeping him busy.
Holm is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen is thwarting Holm's attempts to control the position.
Queen wants to free his trapped foot but Holm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen is thwarting Holm's attempts to control the position.
Holm tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
Queen thows a huge punch but Holm dodges it nicely.
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.
Holm wants to control but Queen is keeping busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Holm lands with a nice body punch.
Holm tries to land a leg kick but Queen saw it coming and moves away.
Holm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Queen lands a nice shot that snaps Holm's head back.
It looks like Jacob Holm has been cut.
Queen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Holm. Those never looked like landing.
Queen lands a body shot.
Queen lands a jab to the head.
Queen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Queen trying to control the action but Holm is working from the bottom.
Queen tries to advance to mount but Holm denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Holm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Queen throws out a leg kick but Holm moves out of range and Queen only half commits.
Holm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Holm blocks the leg kick.
Holm throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Holm looks to throw a body kick
so Queen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Queen scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Queen cracks Holm with a solid left hand.
Holm pulls Queen in close to prevent any damage.
Holm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Queen manages to get himself to full guard.
Holm content to stall in guard here.
Holm wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Queen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holm wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Queen is trying to control the position but Holm postures up.
Queen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Queen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holm sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holm 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holm throws a leg kick but Queen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Queen has time to react.
Queen throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Queen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Queen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holm throws a leg kick
and Queen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Queen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holm's head.
Queen tries to free his leg and advance position but Holm is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holm keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen won't allow Holm to sweep him here.
Queen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holm controls Queen momentarily but Queen frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen chips away with some ground and pound.
Queen trying to control but Holm is working from the bottom.
Queen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacob Holm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Queen won't allow Holm to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Queen looks for the body kick but Holm saw that one coming.
Queen scores with a nice head shot.
Queen avoids the head kick by Holm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Queen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen!
Oliver Queen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to Shortfuse for putting on this tournament and running the team so I can participate. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Land Down Under. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
147 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been told by McKay's head coaches at Cutthroat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McKay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
McKay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orion wants to slow McKay down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McKay 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 Orion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Orion 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.
McKay scores with a nice body kick.
Jab from Orion.
Orion dodges the punch combination from McKay.
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
Orion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Dylan McKay has been cut.
McKay misses with a series of wild punches.
Orion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKay tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion 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 McKay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McKay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKay throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Orion slips a jab and a cross from McKay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
McKay throws a poor cross that misses
and Orion counters with a single leg into guard. McKay didn't expect that.
McKay is controlling Orion's posture.
Orion wants to control from the top but McKay keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Orion throwing strikes from guard but McKay blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McKay throws a chopping leg kick but Orion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McKay misses the shot to the body.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from McKay.
A jab from McKay misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay moves into the clinch.
McKay tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
McKay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKay.
McKay misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
McKay working aggressively here.
McKay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
McKay throws an elbow but it misses.
McKay misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
A short right from Orion.
McKay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKay lands an uppercut.
McKay misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orion manages to break the clinch.
Dylan McKay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Orion misses
and McKay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McKay lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKay has Orion pressed against the cage, preventing Orion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orion stalling in the clinch but McKay improves position.
McKay lands with a short shot to the head.
Orion drops down looking for an ankle pick but McKay pulls his leg out and moves away.
McKay misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKay defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
Orion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McKay is out of range.
Orion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orion there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Orion misses.
Orion blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKay.
McKay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan McKay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan McKay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McKay connects with a leg kick. Orion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McKay misses with a double jab
and Orion counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but McKay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion preventing the sweep.
Orion wants to pass the guard but McKay is keeping the position.
Orion throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion is in close to McKay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McKay keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but McKay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McKay wanted to stand there but Orion had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKay is one step ahead there.
McKay wants to get up but he can't break Orion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McKay trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's 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.
McKay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orion avoids the body shot from McKay.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from McKay tenderised Orion's leg. Orion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orion lets loose with a powerful body kick. McKay will feel that in the morning.
McKay jabs Orion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orion misses with a hook.
McKay lands a leg kick that knocks Orion off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by McKay.
Orion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Orion.
Dylan McKay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from McKay does it's job there.
Orion shoots in but McKay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKay's waist but McKay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orion off to one side.
Dylan McKay is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! McKay slams his shin into Orion's torso.
Orion takes a jab right on the kisser.
McKay misses with a wild body shot.
Orion motions for McKay to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKay.
McKay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKay there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orion throws a leg kick
and McKay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orion avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKay lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from McKay finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from McKay. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay misses with a head kick.
McKay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
McKay is rocked!
McKay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
McKay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Oh McKay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orion misses with an uppercut. McKay saw that one coming.
McKay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKay tries a low kick but Orion avoids it.
McKay seems to have got his legs back now.
Orion misses with a straight right.
McKay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but McKay checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
A jab from McKay misses.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Orion scores with a push kick.
Orion cracks the inside of McKay's front leg.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKay.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but McKay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Orion is looking to slow McKay down with leg kicks.
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 Dylan McKay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dylan McKay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McKay loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion lands a jab to the head.
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McKay counter with a right hand.
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McKay here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McKay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orion is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! McKay throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Orion is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dylan McKay!
A very excited looking Dylan McKay 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.
Cole Orion was interviewed post fight and said '"GRAPES!!!"'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Söderlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bickle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Edu Kehäkettunen & Stig Dogg - Kullii . This should be a great matchup!
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mats Söderlund!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Bickle.
Bickle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Söderlund digs a good body shot into Bickle's ribs.
Bickle throws out a leg kick but Söderlund moves out of range and Bickle only half commits.
Bickle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Söderlund in his tracks.
Bickle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bickle lands with a nice body punch.
Söderlund with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bickle to score with a decent uppercut.
Söderlund throws the left hand but Bickle avoids the punch easily.
Bickle is looking to chop away at Söderlund's legs.
Bickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bickle cracks Söderlund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bickle lands a head kick!
It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle looks for the body kick but Söderlund saw that one coming.
Bickle 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.
Söderlund lands with a cross.
Bickle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Söderlund blocks the body kick.
Bickle ducks under a wild hook from Söderlund.
Söderlund keeps the fight on the outside.
Bickle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Söderlund's sensitive parts.
Travis Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Söderlund throws a big shot that misses.
Bickle tries to clinch
and Söderlund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Travis Bickle has been cut.
Bickle misses with an uppercut. Söderlund saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bickle.
Bickle is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund throws a lazy right hand but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bickle stuns Söderlund with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Söderlund is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Söderlund lands with a hook. Bickle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bickle throws a wild body kick that Söderlund sees coming a mile off.
Söderlund checks a leg kick.
Bickle lands with a slapping head kick.
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Söderlund tries to land a front kick but Bickle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bickle sizes up Söderlund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Söderlund uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bickle has time to react.
Söderlund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Söderlund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund misses with a leg kick
and Bickle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Söderlund's knee momentarily.
Söderlund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bickle. Bickle obviously looking to wear him down.
Bickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bickle pushes Söderlund away with a front kick.
Bickle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Söderlund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bickle counters with a thumping low kick.
Söderlund takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Söderlund blocks a head kick by Bickle.
Bickle moves away from the strike by Söderlund.
Bickle throws out a loose jab but Söderlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Söderlund's calf.
Bickle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bickle checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Söderlund 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.
Söderlund throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
Bickle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Bickle is predictable there
and Söderlund counters with a nice leg kick.
Bickle scores with a body shot.
Söderlund misses with a body shot
and Bickle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bickle misses with a low kick.
Bickle connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Söderlund tries to keep at a distance but Bickle has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Söderlund.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Söderlund manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bickle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Söderlund, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bickle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Söderlund's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
A short right from Söderlund.
Bickle misses with some punches.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bickle struggles to land a body shot inside as Söderlund controls his hands.
Söderlund lands a shoulder strike.
Bickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Söderlund can do to turn this around?
Bickle misses with a punch to the body.
Söderlund lands with a left to the head.
Söderlund prevents a body shot from Bickle.
Söderlund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bickle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bickle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bickle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Söderlund counters with a head kick. That will keep Bickle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bickle takes one on the button.
Bickle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bickle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bickle slips under a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Söderlund in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bickle moves into the clinch.
Söderlund scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bickle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bickle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Söderlund or not.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Söderlund is looking to break free of the clinch but Bickle has double underhooks.
Söderlund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Söderlund blocks a body shot from Bickle.
Söderlund blocks a body shot from Bickle.
Bickle is trying to stall.
Bickle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Söderlund is looking to break free of the clinch but Bickle has double underhooks.
Söderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund has had enough of the clinch but Bickle keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Bickle - that landed with a thud.
Söderlund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Söderlund lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Söderlund pushes Bickle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Söderlund.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Bickle tries to throw a body punch but Söderlund avoids it by throwing Bickle back against the cage.
Bickle lands with a left to the head.
Söderlund misses with some punches.
Bickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bickle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Travis Bickle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Söderlund's elbow.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Bickle.
Bickle is trying to maintain a safe position but Söderlund gets an underhook and turns Bickle into the cage.
Söderlund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bickle moves out of range as Söderlund strikes.
Travis Bickle is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bickle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bickle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bickle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bickle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Söderlund misses.
Bickle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Söderlund.
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bickle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bickle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bickle throws the kick towards the body but Söderlund avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Bickle. That snapped Söderlund's head back.
That has opened up Mats Söderlund's cut even more.
Bickle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle throws a hook but Söderlund avoids it easily.
Söderlund throws a series of punches but Bickle moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bickle.
Söderlund moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Bickle.
A low kick from Bickle is predictable there
and Söderlund counters with an inside leg kick.
Bickle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Söderlund.
A low kick from Bickle is predictable there
and Söderlund holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Söderlund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Söderlund digs a good hook to Bickle's body.
Söderlund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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 Travis Bickle will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Söderlund 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.
Bickle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bickle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bickle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Söderlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bickle throws a leg kick but Söderlund moved away.
Söderlund loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Bickle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bickle takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Söderlund misses.
Good shot there by Bickle.
Söderlund lands with a shot to the body.
Bickle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bickle manages to avoid it.
Söderlund misses with an uppercut. Bickle saw that one coming.
Bickle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bickle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bickle throws a head kick but Söderlund moves out of range.
Söderlund jabs at Bickle's body.
Söderlund misses with a head kick.
Söderlund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bickle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Söderlund, pushing him back against the cage.
Bickle lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Söderlund.
Söderlund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Söderlund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Söderlund breaks the clinch.
Söderlund throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
Bickle lands a nice looking body kick.
Söderlund scores with a nice right hand.
Söderlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle.
Bickle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bickle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Söderlund throws a lazy right hand but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Söderlund.
Bickle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bickle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mats Söderlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Söderlund blocks the body kick.
Bickle throws a hook but Söderlund blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Söderlund as he connects with a hook.
Bickle tests Söderlund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Bickle.
Bickle staying out of range there.
Bickle throws a sloppy head kick and Söderlund moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Söderlund 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bickle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bickle throws a sloppy head kick
and Söderlund counters with a good, hard body kick but Bickle shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bickle there.
Bickle throws a hook to the side of Söderlund's head but Söderlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bickle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Söderlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Söderlund, as that shot connected.
Bickle connects with a leg kick. Söderlund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Söderlund has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bickle.
Söderlund moves forwards but Bickle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bickle scores with the left hand. Söderlund knows he should have avoided that one.
Bickle connects with an inside leg kick.
Söderlund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bickle.
Söderlund throws a lazy right hand but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bickle fakes the leg kick and cracks Söderlund in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bickle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Bickle!
Travis Bickle 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matrim Cauthon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami comes into the arena with The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
15 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
24
172 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Matrim Cauthon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cauthon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boulami's calf.
Cauthon 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.
Cauthon scores with a kick to the body.
Boulami misses with a straight left.
Boulami takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Omar Boulami has been cut.
Boulami takes a swing at Cauthon's ribcage but misses.
Boulami avoids the head kick by Cauthon.
Cauthon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boulami counters with a single leg into guard. Cauthon didn't expect that.
Cauthon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boulami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boulami throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boulami won't allow Cauthon to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami scoring with some ground and pound.
Cauthon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cauthon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boulami 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.
Cauthon working a defensive guard here.
Cauthon has his hands on Boulami's head, controlling the position.
Cauthon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boulami uses it to pass to side control.
Boulami in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boulami throws an elbow but Cauthon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cauthon wants to control but Boulami postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cauthon is looking for a sweep. Boulami is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boulami trying to advance position but Cauthon counters by regaining guard.
Boulami working some strikes from top position.
Boulami trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cauthon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boulami is trying to keep Cauthon in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boulami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cauthon is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulami wants to sweep here but Cauthon controlling him for the moment.
Cauthon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boulami is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cauthon throwing strikes from guard but Boulami blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boulami looking for a sweep. Not yet Boulami, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cauthon is looking to land body kicks.
Cauthon tries to score with a low kick but Boulami moves his leg out of the way.
Cauthon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boulami closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boulami lands in his opponent's guard.
Cauthon keeping moving, preventing Boulami from controlling successfully.
Cauthon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boulami is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulami trying to control but Cauthon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Boulami dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice combination there by Boulami.
It looks like Matrim Cauthon has been cut.
Cauthon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boulami.
Boulami closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cauthon is looking to control Boulami's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cauthon avoid being mounted?
Cauthon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cauthon is trying to get back to full guard.
Boulami working over Cauthon with some ground and pound. Cauthon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boulami throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cauthon to regain full guard.
Boulami wants to control from the top but Cauthon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami is fighting to break Cauthon's control of his arms but Cauthon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cauthon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boulami throwing strikes but missing.
Cauthon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boulami is one step ahead there.
Cauthon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boulami looking to sit in guard and control but Cauthon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Boulami is trying to keep Cauthon in close.
Cauthon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cauthon trying to control but Boulami is working from the bottom.
Cauthon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boulami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cauthon trying to control but Boulami is working from the bottom.
Omar Boulami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boulami haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boulami or perhaps it was just good defense by Cauthon, which made it look bad.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cauthon 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 Boulami has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boulami and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cauthon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cauthon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No luck for Cauthon with that takedown attempt.
Boulami avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cauthon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cauthon throws the kick towards the body but Boulami avoids it.
Boulami with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boulami takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cauthon fails to land the takedown.
Matrim Cauthon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cauthon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boulami napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boulami is trying to control Cauthon's posture but Cauthon avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boulami is looking to regain half guard here but Cauthon keeps moving and retains side control.
Boulami manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cauthon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Boulami has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cauthon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boulami.
Boulami is looking to take a break and control but Cauthon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Omar Boulami will probably get the nod.
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. 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.
Boulami swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cauthon throws a low kick but Boulami avoids it.
Cauthon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cauthon tries to score with a low kick but Boulami moves his leg out of the way.
Boulami drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boulami working the ground and pound but Cauthon is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Cauthon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cauthon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cauthon actively working from the bottom here.
Boulami not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon is looking to improve his position.
Boulami throwing shots but Cauthon is blocking nicely.
Boulami tries to pass to full mount but Cauthon defends it.
Boulami drops an elbow to the side of Cauthon's head.
Cauthon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cauthon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boulami loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boulami throwing strikes from guard but Cauthon blocks nicely.
Matrim Cauthon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cauthon working a defensive guard but Boulami passes into half guard.
Boulami is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boulami prevents Cauthon from improving his position.
Boulami landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cauthon wants to get back to full guard.
Omar Boulami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boulami with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boulami has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boulami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cauthon can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boulami throws a big shot that misses.
Cauthon dives in and grabs Boulami's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boulami pushes down on Cauthon's head and hops out.
Cauthon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Boulami blocks the leg kick.
Cauthon throws a sloppy head kick and Boulami moves out of range easily.
Cauthon scores with a head kick.
Boulami swings for the body but Cauthon moves out of range.
Cauthon throws a sloppy head kick and Boulami moves out of range easily.
Boulami scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cauthon is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Cauthon's face as Boulami controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Boulami.
Cauthon tries to buck Boulami off but Boulami is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Cauthon's face as Boulami controls the position.
Boulami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cauthon keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cauthon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boulami taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Boulami showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boulami, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Boulami!
Our winner, Omar Boulami, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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FIGHT
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