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Umbrella 96 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hilton Teimosia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Floyd Pepper!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teimosia misses with a hook.
Pepper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teimosia swings widly with a right hand
and Pepper counters with a nice uppercut.
Teimosia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pepper. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Pepper.
Pepper lunges at Teimosia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Teimosia's hand.
Pepper scores with a nice right hand.
Teimosia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pepper.
Teimosia misses with a looping right.
Pepper misses with a wild body shot.
Pepper throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pepper slips under a jab from Teimosia.
Pepper scores with a nice strike.
Pepper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teimosia.
Teimosia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pepper.
Teimosia misses with a low kick as Pepper jumps back.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pepper slips under a jab from Teimosia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pepper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teimosia swings for the body but Pepper moves out of range.
Pepper throws a body kick that misses.
Teimosia cracks the inside of Pepper's front leg.
Teimosia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pepper lands a leg kick that knocks Teimosia off balance momentarily.
Teimosia dodges the punch combination from Pepper.
Pepper avoids the body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia looks to land a left hand but Pepper moved out of range nicely.
Pepper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teimosia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pepper.
Pepper throws a nice looking combination but Teimosia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pepper moves out of range of the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pepper 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.
Teimosia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pepper's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pepper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teimosia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teimosia tries to move into range but Pepper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Teimosia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Teimosia loads up on a big right hand but Pepper slips the punch.
Pepper misses with the combination.
Teimosia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pepper.
Pepper throws a jab but it's blocked by Teimosia.
Pepper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teimosia defends it nicely.
Teimosia drops Pepper with a straight right hand, right on the button! Teimosia follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hilton Teimosia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chinchin Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chin comes to the cage accompanied by Guts! Guts! - Akira Kushida. Ricardo Mendes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chinchin Chin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes misses with a straight left.
Chin scores with a takedown into Mendes's guard.
Mendes is trying to keep Chin in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chin passes Mendes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes is refusing to be controlled, as Chin sits in half guard.
Mendes works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chin distracts Mendes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chin defends it well.
Mendes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chin gets full guard.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Chin keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendes is aware though and is defending well.
Mendes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Chin is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendes defends it easily.
Mendes pushes down on Chin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chin actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Chin is defending well.
Chin wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes drops an elbow to the side of Chin's head.
Chin wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
My spies in The Seven Sins Grappling Academy inform me that Mendes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chin tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
Mendes landing strikes from the mount.
Chin is rocked!
Mendes is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Chin goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Mendes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricardo Mendes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Vitale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata comes to the cage accompanied by Boa - Energetic. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kira Miyata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giuseppe Vitale!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitale with a jab.
Miyata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vitale in his tracks.
Miyata 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.
Miyata lands a glancing blow to the side of Vitale's head.
Vitale throws a lazy right hand but Miyata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miyata lands a glancing blow to the side of Vitale's head.
Miyata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitale.
Miyata misses with a straight left.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
Vitale shoots in looking for a takedown. Miyata tries to sprawl out of it but Vitale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miyata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vitale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyata.
Miyata shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vitale's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata tries to free his leg and advance position but Vitale is retaining full guard.
Vitale looking to control.
Miyata trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyata looking to sit in guard and control but Vitale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miyata is trying to keep Vitale in close.
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.
Miyata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miyata working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vitale has passed into half guard!
Vitale throwing shots but Miyata is blocking nicely.
Miyata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vitale is working away from the top position though.
Vitale trying to control from half guard but Miyata is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miyata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vitale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miyata defending well though.
Vitale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vitale looks to land a strike but Miyata avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Miyata has control of Vitale's left arm, preventing Vitale from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyata is on top in guard.
Miyata scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miyata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vitale's guard.
Miyata lands strikes from half guard.
Miyata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vitale sees it coming and defends easily.
Vitale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyata wants to pass to mount but Vitale is defending the position.
Miyata working over Vitale with some ground and pound. Vitale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vitale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miyata throws a solid leg kick but Vitale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miyata.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vitale.
Vitale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miyata lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Miyata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyata slips a jab and a cross from Vitale.
Vitale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vitale throws a right hand that misses
and Miyata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyata throws a low kick, looking for Vitale's leg but Vitale calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitale.
Vitale tries for a takedown but Miyata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitale looks to throw the jab but Miyata is out of range.
Vitale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Miyata as he connects with a hook.
Miyata throws a chopping leg kick but Vitale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miyata tests Vitale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Miyata.
Miyata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vitale sprawls well initially but Miyata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miyata is trying to control. Vitale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vitale trying to control but Miyata postures up.
Vitale is staying active underneath Miyata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata slips a nice elbow through Vitale's hands, connecting with Vitale's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitale wants to control but Miyata is keeping busy.
Miyata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vitale has managed to free his arm - good work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miyata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitale trying to control here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vitale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miyatas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vitale tries to clinch but Miyata is having none of it.
Vitale loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch.
Miyata works Vitale's body with a nice hook.
Vitale misses with a combination
and Miyata counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vitale won't be happy with that.
Miyata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vitale can do to turn this around?
Miyata trying to control the action but Vitale is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miyata is trying to move to mount but Vitale reverses beautifully and ends up in Miyata's guard.
Vitale is in close to Miyata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Miyata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyata throws a good cross that connects.
Miyata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vitale.
Vitale throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vitale scores with punches from side control.
Miyata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vitale is staying active underneath Miyata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miyata is pressing down on Vitale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vitale is holding on for now.
Vitale wants to improve his position but Miyata is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata thows a huge punch but Vitale dodges it nicely.
Miyata missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miyata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vitale defends it well.
Miyata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vitale sees it coming and defends easily.
Miyata controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vitale tries to roll over but Miyata keeps him under control.
Vitale is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miyata prevents Vitale from improving his position.
Miyata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vitale defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vitale loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch.
Vitale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vitale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyata.
Vitale shoots in but Miyata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Giuseppe Vitale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitale moves in looking to clinch but Miyata pushes him off.
Vitale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miyata gets a takedown into half guard.
Miyata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata seems to be looking for submissions.
Kira Miyata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vitale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miyata.
Vitale won't allow Miyata to pass to mount.
Vitale is looking for a sweep. Miyata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vitale trying to control but Miyata postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vitale's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miyata scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kira Miyata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miyata 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Miyata!
A relieved looking Kira Miyata thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Aas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Yanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aas comes into the arena with Nunnuka Nunnuka 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslak Aas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Emil Yanenko!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aas clinches.
Aas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Emil Yanenko has been cut.
Yanenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yanenko wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aas.
Aas lands a knee to the head.
Aas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yanenko up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Aas.
Aas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanenko is trying to pull guard but Aas has him pressed against the cage.
Aslak Aas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Yanenko.
Aas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aas pushes Yanenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aas has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Yanenko - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Aas, and another! Yanenko is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Aslak Aas!
Our winner, Aslak Aas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aron Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast - Rammstein. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aron Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Krause!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burza.
Burza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burza lands a few punches from side control.
Krause is trying to improve his position.
Burza tries for a kimura but Krause is defending well.
Krause tries to bench press Burza off him but Burza keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burza trying to control the action but Krause is working from the bottom.
Burza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Burza landing strikes.
Burza staying calm.
Burza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krause knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krause struggling a bit here.
Burza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krause keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krause can't do much from the bottom here.
Krause tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burza is looking to take a break and control but Krause is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burza throwing shots but Krause is blocking nicely.
Burza trying to pass the guard but Krause defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burza stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burza wants to clinch.
Burza goes for a double leg but Krause avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krause continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burza wants to take the fight to the mat but Krause manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burza gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Krause is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burza gets back to full guard.
Burza 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.
Burza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krause manages to get himself to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burza wants to control from the top but Krause keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Burza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burza shoots in looking for a takedown. Krause tries to sprawl out of it but Burza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krause manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burza wants to clinch up but Krause keeps it at a distance.
Krause throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krause lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burza fails with a takedown attempt.
Krause misses the shot to the body.
Krause throws a series of punches but Burza moves out of range.
Krause throws a head kick but Burza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Krause stuffs the takedown attempt from Burza. Burza gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burza was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Burza with a poor takedown
and Krause makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza tries to clinch up
and Krause counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burza shoots in but no luck this time.
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruno Krause is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burza shoots in for a takedown but Krause shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aron Burza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krause sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burza somewhat.
Burza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
A head kick misses from Krause.
Nice takedown defense from Krause. No joy for Burza on that attempt.
Krause is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burza rather than just go for the knockout.
Burza tries for a takedown but Krause sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krause bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burza wants to clinch.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burza moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza moves away from the strike by Krause.
Krause misses with a body shot.
Krause lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burza was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Burza with a poor takedown
and Krause counters with a nice body kick.
Krause has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burza has his takedown stuffed
and Krause counters with a body kick that stops Burza in his tracks momentarily.
Krause has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krause as he jumps to the side.
Burza shoots in but no luck this time.
Burza closes the distance and clinches up with Krause, looking for a takedown. Burza pushes Krause against the cage but Krause circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krause thuds his shin into the meat of Burza's side.
Krause throws a push kick but Burza slaps the foot to one side.
Burza darts in looking for a takedown but Krause gets double underhooks and turns Burza into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Burza.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Krause continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Burza is trying to drag Krause to the mat but Krause just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land.
Burza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krause is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Krause.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Krause - that landed with a thud.
Krause tries to stall but Burza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krause lands an uppercut.
Krause lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krause prevents the takedown attempt.
Krause lands a body punch.
Burza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krause gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krause misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Burza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krause pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krause.
Krause throws a punch but it's blocked by Burza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Krause showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Burza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krause as he avoids it easily.
Bruno Krause seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burza manages to avoid it.
Burza shoots in for a double leg but Krause sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krause tries to bum rush Burza with a series of wild strikes but Burza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krause sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burza goes for a double leg but Krause avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krause continues to drive forward.
Krause lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burza can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Krause on the inside.
Krause will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burza up against the cage.
Krause gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza wants to take the fight to the mat but Krause manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krause struggles to land a body shot inside as Burza controls his hands.
Krause prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krause creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burza can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause is looking to control Burza's arms but Burza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krause has his back to the cage.
Burza can't get the takedown.
Bruno Krause seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krause pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krause gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krause has Burza pushed against the cage.
Krause prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Krause on the inside.
Krause misses with a body punch.
Burza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krause pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krause lands with a light punch inside.
Krause lands a hook that snaps the head of Burza backwards.
Burza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krause avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krause avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krause digs a right hand underneath Burza's ribcage. Burza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause tries to throw a body punch but Burza avoids it by throwing Krause back against the cage.
Krause struggles to land a body shot inside as Burza controls his hands.
Burza letting Krause take a breather here.
Krause is pressed up against the cage. Burza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krause down to the mat. Krause avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Burza.
Burza fails with a takedown attempt.
Burza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krause avoids it really well and circles away.
Krause buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burza shoots in for a takedown but Krause shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krause. Krause obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burza.
A good leg kick by Krause.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krause manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burza slips a straight right by Krause.
Burza avoids the body shot from Krause.
Burza has his takedown stuffed
and Krause counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krause tries to work over Burza's front leg with a kick but Burza checks it.
Burza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krause to the ground. Burza is now in Krause's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krause keeping moving, preventing Burza from controlling successfully.
Burza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krause is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Burza has his hands clasped together but Krause extends and breaks Burza's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Krause.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Krause!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruno Krause waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuya Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimizu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Negative - Still Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuya Shimizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Mick Gerrard!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu throws a low kick, looking for Gerrard's leg but Gerrard calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerrard. Shimizu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Gerrard.
Gerrard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerrard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Mick Gerrard has been cut.
Shimizu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gerrard.
Shimizu checks a leg kick.
Gerrard 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.
Shimizu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gerrard. That did some damage!
Shimizu misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shimizu. Gerrard shrugs it off though.
Gerrard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerrard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gerrard throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerrard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gerrard misses the jab.
Shimizu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerrard.
Shimizu takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard throws a punch but it's blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shimizu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shimizu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gerrard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shimizu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gerrard is out of range.
Shimizu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gerrard throws a head kick that misses.
Gerrard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimizu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Shimizu instigates a clinch.
Shimizu lands a shoulder strike.
Shimizu lands a body shot.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimizu lands a nice uppercut.
Gerrard blocks an uppercut.
Gerrard blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerrard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gerrards head.
Gerrard misses with a punch on the inside.
Gerrard misses with some punches.
Gerrard working aggressively here.
Gerrard tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Gerrard back against the cage.
Shimizu can't break the clinch.
Shimizu lands a shot to the body.
Gerrard throws a head punch that misses.
Shimizu swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerrard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerrard lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gerrard.
Shimizu throws a head punch that misses.
Gerrard tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Gerrard back against the cage.
A short right from Shimizu.
Shimizu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimizu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimizu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shimizu blocks the body kick.
Shimizu swats away the attempt to clinch by Gerrard.
Gerrard takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shimizu tries to break the clinch but Gerrard is controlling the position.
Gerrard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shimizu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerrard. Shimizu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerrard scores with a head kick. Shimizu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gerrard throws a jab when Shimizu was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Shimizu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gerrard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gerrard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerrard lands a head kick!
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Gerrard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shimizu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shimizu tries to bum rush Gerrard with a series of wild strikes but Gerrard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerrard drives through and clinches with Shimizu against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gerrard.
Gerrard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shimizu working aggressively here.
Gerrard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
Gerrard blocks a body shot from Shimizu.
Shimizu is trying to force a seperation but Gerrard has the dominant position.
Shimizu cracks Gerrard with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimizu.
A short uppercut from Shimizu.
Gerrard can't find room to land a body shot as Shimizu controls the action.
A short left from Shimizu.
Gerrard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerrard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shimizu works Gerrard's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimizu misses with a low kick.
Gerrard checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuya Shimizu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mick Gerrard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gerrard throws a low kick, looking for Shimizu's leg but Shimizu calmly moves out of range.
Gerrard walks into a jab.
Gerrard throws a looping overhand right but Shimizu ducks down to avoid it.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerrard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shimizu avoids the head kick by Gerrard.
Gerrard blocks a leg kick.
Shimizu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerrard 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.
Gerrard throws a big shot that misses.
Gerrard fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Gerrard moves out of range easily.
Gerrard dips to his left and cracks Shimizu with an uppercut!
Gerrard scores with a head kick. Shimizu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shimizu scores with a push kick.
Gerrard throws a poor cross that misses
and Shimizu counters with a shoot takedown. Gerrard fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gerrard is looking to sweep but instead, Shimizu has passed into half guard.
Shimizu slips a nice elbow through Gerrard's hands, connecting with Gerrard's forehead.
Gerrard is refusing to be controlled, as Shimizu sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimizu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shimizu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gerrard is not content to let Shimizu control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu is thwarting Gerrard's attempts to control the position.
Gerrard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shimizu wants to pass the guard but Gerrard is defending well.
Shimizu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gerrard's thigh. Gerrard counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shimizu connects with a couple of short punches.
Gerrard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shimizu is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard looking to control.
Shimizu advances position into side control!
Shimizu misses with the ground and pound.
Shimizu working the ground and pound but Gerrard is defending the strikes.
Gerrard parries the strikes from Shimizu easily there. Shimizu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gerrard to escape.
Shimizu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shimizu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerrard can do to turn this around?
Shimizu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gerrard down.
Shimizu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gerrard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu wants to control but Gerrard is keeping him busy.
Shimizu throws an elbow but Gerrard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shimizu wants to control but Gerrard is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerrard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shimizu's best efforts.
Shimizu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuya Shimizu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mick Gerrard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gerrard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shimizu takes one to the side of the head.
Shimizu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gerrard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
Gerrard misses with an uppercut.
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerrard moves away.
Gerrard has Shimizu up against the cage in a clinch.
Yuya Shimizu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shimizu has a couple of punches blocked by Gerrard.
Shimizu blocking some punches.
Shimizu blocking some punches.
Gerrard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Gerrard slams his shin into Shimizu's torso.
Shimizu cracks the inside of Gerrard's front leg.
Gerrard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shimizu.
Shimizu gets tackled into the cage by Gerrard. Gerrard maintains the clinch.
Shimizu throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerrard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shimizu.
Shimizu takes a shot to the head.
Shimizu manages to break the clinch.
Gerrard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gerrard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Gerrard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shimizu throws a leg kick but Gerrard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gerrard throws out a powerful jab.
Gerrard lands a jab to the nose.
Shimizu 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.
Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerrard.
Gerrard tries to clinch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shimizu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu swinging wildly here.
Gerrard lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimizu slips under a jab.
Mick Gerrard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerrard gets a clinch.
Shimizu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerrard.
Gerrard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gerrard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerrard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shimizu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shimizu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shimizu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerrard.
Gerrard throws a hook but Shimizu avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gerrard.
Gerrard scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shimizu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shimizu with a jab.
No joy there for Gerrard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerrard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gerrard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerrard throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Shimizu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gerrard doesn't seem phased though.
Gerrard throws an off balance right hand
and Shimizu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gerrard's guard.
Shimizu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gerrard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shimizu is one step ahead there.
Gerrard keeping moving, preventing Shimizu from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shimizu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gerrard's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerrard pulls Shimizu in to control the position.
Shimizu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shimizu landing with the ground and pound.
Shimizu wants to pass the guard but Gerrard is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Gerrard really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick Gerrard'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.
Gerrard throws a head kick that half lands.
Mick Gerrard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gerrard throws a right hand that Shimizu ducks under and follows up with a left that Shimizu also avoids with ease.
Gerrard moves out of range as Shimizu throws a body kick.
Shimizu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gerrard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shimizu scores with a kick to the body.
Gerrard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shimizu on the side of the head.
Shimizu misses with a wild body shot.
Gerrard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu throws a low kick but Gerrard avoids it.
Gerrard blocks the body kick.
Shimizu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Gerrard.
Gerrard throws a looping overhand right but Shimizu ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard misses with an uppercut.
Shimizu lands a nice shot to the body.
Shimizu tries to clinch but Gerrard is having none of it.
Shimizu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good work by Gerrard as he checks the leg kick.
Gerrard misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Gerrard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shimizu doesn't seem phased though.
Shimizu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gerrard.
Shimizu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shimizu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerrard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shimizu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerrard can pounce on him.
Shimizu doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerrard circles away.
Shimizu clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shimizu is trying to force a seperation but Gerrard has the dominant position.
Gerrard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gerrard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gerrard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shimizu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gerrard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gerrard is looking to clinch.
Gerrard moves out of range of the body kick.
Shimizu needs to keep his hands up - Gerrard had a free shot at his head there.
Gerrard tries to clinch but Shimizu is having none of it.
No joy there for Gerrard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerrard avoids the head kick by Shimizu.
Gerrard misses with a few strikes there.
Shimizu tries a low kick but Gerrard avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard ducks under a wild hook from Shimizu.
Gerrard misses with a kick to the body.
Gerrard tries to clinch up.
Gerrard thuds a left hand into Shimizu's body.
An inside leg kick from Shimizu misses.
Shimizu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shimizu wants to land a leg kick but Gerrard is out of range.
Shimizu walks into a stiff left hand from Gerrard.
Shimizu avoids the head kick by Gerrard.
Shimizu throws a low kick but Gerrard moves out of range easily.
Shimizu moves into range and clinches up with Gerrard.
Gerrard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerrard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerrard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shimizu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shimizu wants to clinch
and Gerrard counters with a solid body kick.
Shimizu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gerrard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimizu works Gerrard's body with a nice hook.
Gerrard throws a head kick but Shimizu moves out of range.
Gerrard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shimizu.
Gerrard lands the left hand.
Shimizu lands a head kick!
Gerrard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shimizu's hands.
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerrard manages to avoid it.
Shimizu slips under a jab.
Shimizu thuds his shin into the meat of Gerrard's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Gerrard dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mick Gerrard'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gerrard checks a low kick from Shimizu.
Shimizu scores with a nice strike.
Gerrard tries to close the distance and clinch but Shimizu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerrard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
Shimizu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gerrard misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Shimizu.
A combination from Shimizu does no damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Shimizu.
Nice jab there from Gerrard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gerrard doesn't seem bothered though.
Shimizu avoids the head kick by Gerrard.
Shimizu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shimizu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Gerrard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gerrard.
Gerrard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shimizu throws a nice looking combination but Gerrard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shimizu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gerrard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimizu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gerrard connects with a jab.
Shimizu lands a jab to the nose.
Gerrard wants to clinch.
Gerrard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shimizu misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shimizu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gerrard to keep the fight standing.
Gerrard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shimizu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gerrard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerrard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shimizu has him pressed against the cage.
Shimizu misses with the head strike.
Shimizu has a couple of punches blocked by Gerrard.
Shimizu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shimizu blocks an uppercut.
Gerrard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimizu digs a right hand into Gerrard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gerrard's gas tank.
Shimizu tries to pull guard but Gerrard holds him up against the cage and eventually Shimizu drops back down to his feet.
Gerrard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimizu blocks the elbow strike.
Gerrard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimizu.
Shimizu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shimizu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu blocking some punches.
Shimizu throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerrard.
Gerrard misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu blocking some punches.
Shimizu misses with some punches.
Gerrard blocking some punches.
Gerrard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gerrard throws a leg kick but Shimizu checks it.
Shimizu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shimizu - that will leave a mark!
Shimizu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerrard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerrard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gerrard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shimizu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gerrard's guard.
Gerrard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shimizu wants to control from the top but Gerrard keeps moving.
Shimizu throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard wants to sweep here but Shimizu controlling him for the moment.
Shimizu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shimizu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shimizu chips away with some ground and pound.
Shimizu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gerrard's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gerrard's head.
Gerrard wants to improve his position but Shimizu is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuya Shimizu.
I think Shimizu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuya Shimizu!
Post fight, an emotional Yuya Shimizu said 'Bloody hell, I actually won? YEAH, I AM THE GREATEST! Watashi wa saidai!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy Georges could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dr John Zoidberg's chin.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoidberg throws a poor cross that misses
so Georges counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoidberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Georges has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zoidberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Georges is aware though and is defending well.
Georges is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoidberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoidberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Georges advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Georges is looking for a kimura but Zoidberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Georges to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georges is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zoidberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zoidberg manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges advances to half guard.
Zoidberg trying to hold on to Georges's head to control him but Georges postures up.
Georges is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zoidberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Georges.
Georges wants to work for an arm triangle but Zoidberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zoidberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Georges is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Georges is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Georges maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zoidberg could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Georges has cracked it and Zoidberg is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Georges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guy Georges!
Guy Georges spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vesa Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykk comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vesa Sykk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Brandao.
Brandao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sykk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sykk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandao.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Brandao does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Sykk misses.
Brandao sizes up Sykk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandao's coach down at Furia Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brandao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sykk throws a jab when Brandao was well out of range.
Brandao misses with a wild body shot.
Sykk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandao manages to avoid it.
Brandao is looking to slow Sykk down with leg kicks.
Sykk connects with a body shot that sends Brandao's belly button to the back.
Brandao tries to land a front kick but Sykk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brandao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Brandao misses
and Sykk counters with a left to the body.
Sykk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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!
Sykk scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk moves into the clinch successfully.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
Sykk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Brandao takes an elbow to the temple.
Brandao misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Sykk.
Brandao blocks a body shot from Sykk.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Brandao.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Sykk.
Sykk lands an elbow inside that Brandao shrugs off.
Brandao working aggressively here.
Brandao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Brandao managing to block the knees to the body from Sykk.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Brandao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage.
Sykk missing with knees to the body.
Brandao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands an elbow inside.
Brandao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Brandao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brandao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Brandao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
Sykk misses with an elbow strike.
Brandao avoids a wild elbow strike from Sykk.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Brandao.
Brandao pushes Sykk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandao's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sykk.
Sykk lands a damaging elbow.
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Brandao misses with some punches.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Sykk.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Sykk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandao.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandao.
Brandao throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Brandao gets underhooks to prevent Sykk's takedown attempt.
Brandao misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Brandao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brandao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brandao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vesa Sykk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sykk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
Sykk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sykk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Sykk misses.
Sykk scores with a decent looking hook.
Brandao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sykk circles away quickly and effectively.
Brandao cracks Sykk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Brandao moved away.
Sykk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykk throws a leg kick which misses Brandao's front leg but catches the back leg as Brandao tries to avoid it.
Brandao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Brandao misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao lands a nice looking body kick.
Sykk goes for a double leg but Brandao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brandao continues to drive forward.
Brandao managing to block the knees to the body from Sykk.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sykk.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Brandao.
Sykk lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Brandao on the inside.
Sykk tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Sykk back against the cage.
Brandao digs a right hand underneath Sykk's ribcage. Sykk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with an elbow over the top.
Brandao throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Brandao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandao is working Sykk over against the cage.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Sykk.
Sykk presses Brandao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykk.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Brandao.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sykk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandao.
Brandao prevents a body shot from Sykk.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Sykk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
Sykk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandao blocking some punches.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Sykk struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sykk or not.
Sykk lands an elbow inside that Brandao shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Sykk.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
Sykk landing knees to the body.
Vesa Sykk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brandao is breathing heavily.
Sykk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sykk misses with an elbow strike.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk lands a nice elbow.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Brandao.
Sykk lands an elbow just above Brandao 's eye.
Sykk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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 Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sykk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brandao looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk checks a low kick from Brandao.
Sykk swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao throws a leg kick which misses Sykk's front leg but catches the back leg as Sykk tries to avoid it.
Brandao misses with a kick to the body
and Sykk counters with a right hand to the body.
Sykk is looking to clinch but Brandao is avoiding it.
Sykk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sykk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk lands a leg kick that knocks Brandao off balance momentarily.
Sykk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandao moves away.
Brandao lands with a hook. Sykk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao 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.
Sykk slips under a jab.
Sykk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sykk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sykk.
Sykk scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandao should have avoided that one.
Brandao drives through and clinches with Sykk against the cage.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Sykk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sykk.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Brandao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
Sykk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brandao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
Nice body punch from Sykk - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandao.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Brandao misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sykk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandao is rocked!
Sykk lands a damaging elbow.
Brandao is still on wobbly legs! Can Sykk finish him?
Sykk unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brandao! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sykk is unloading with more strikes now! Brandao drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesa Sykk!
Our winner, Vesa Sykk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Maczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maczynsky comes to the cage accompanied by Hymn. Tyson has chosen Mary had a little lamb as his entrance music. Mike Tyson 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Maczynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maczynsky can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A cross from Tyson lands.
Tyson 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.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Maczynsky avoids them all with ease.
Maczynsky misses with a low kick as Tyson jumps back.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Maczynsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maczynsky defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Maczynsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maczynsky.
Maczynsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maczynsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maczynsky connects with a leg kick. Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maczynsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyson.
Maczynsky lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maczynsky thows a body kick. Tyson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maczynsky connects with a high kick.
Maczynsky lands a big head kick that sends Tyson tumbling to the mat! Maczynsky takes a step backwards and waves Tyson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tyson is rocked!
Maczynsky throws a powerful right kick. Tyson tried to block low but the kick was high! Tyson was taken right off of his feet! Maczynsky jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Maczynsky!
Mike Maczynsky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mike Tyson was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well. Im ready to fight again'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denis Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast - Rammstein. Lang has chosen I take it up the ass - by lil wayne as his entrance music. David Lang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denis Burza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Lang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Lang tenderised Burza's leg. Burza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lang avoids it really well and circles away.
Lang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Burza down.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burza.
Nice sprawl there from Lang as Burza shoots in.
Lang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Lang. No joy for Burza on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burza blocks a jab.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burza.
Burza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lang scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang lands a big head kick that sends Burza tumbling to the mat! Lang takes a step backwards and waves Burza back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Burza is rocked!
It looks like Denis Burza has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Burza tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lang wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Lang!
David Lang is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, David Lang gave a big smile as he said 'Fuck burza! PAY ME BITCH! Where you at pikey?? Dont be scared homie!!'.
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