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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woima Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu has chosen House of Pain - Jump Around as his entrance music. Mulroon Deforz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
31 - 16 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Woima Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karhu, right into the meat.
Deforz lands with a hook. Karhu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Deforz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karhu.
Deforz avoids the head kick by Karhu.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karhu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Deforz can't do much from the bottom here.
Deforz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karhu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Karhu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deforz keeps working.
Karhu tries to advance to mount but Deforz denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu working away.
Deforz regains half guard.
Deforz is trying to get back to full guard.
Karhu is trying to work for a kimura but Deforz is defending well.
Karhu is working for a kimura but Deforz is defending it quite comfortably.
Deforz manages to get to full guard.
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.
Deforz is pulling down on Karhu's head to control his posture.
Deforz keeping full guard, as Karhu tries to pass.
Karhu wants to control from the top but Deforz keeps moving.
Deforz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karhu is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karhu's hands.
Deforz throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
Karhu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deforz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karhu.
A lazy body kick from Karhu
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Deforz counters with a big head kick but Karhu shrugs it off.
Deforz jabs Karhu right on the nose. Karhu blinks but takes it well.
Deforz avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Deforz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karhu dives in and scores a takedown into Deforz's guard.
Deforz is trying to control the position but Karhu postures up.
Deforz keeping full guard, as Karhu tries to pass.
Deforz is controlling Karhu's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz keeping moving, preventing Karhu from controlling successfully.
Deforz is trying to keep Karhu in close.
Deforz keeping moving, preventing Karhu from controlling successfully.
Deforz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karhu trying to control but Deforz is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woima Karhu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karhu swings for the body but Deforz moves out of range.
Karhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deforz. That did some damage!
Karhu connects with a high kick.
Karhu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Deforz dips to his left and cracks Karhu with an uppercut!
Karhu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Deforz defends well and Karhu ends up having to push Deforz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Deforz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karhu is keeping busy.
Deforz lands with a left to the head.
Karhu tries to stall but Deforz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deforz lands with a short shot to the head.
Deforz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Karhu.
Deforz misses with a punch to the body.
Deforz misses with a punch to the body.
Deforz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Deforz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Deforz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karhu's efforts to push away.
Deforz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deforz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deforz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deforz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Deforz struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Deforz breaks from the clinch.
Karhu checks the leg kick.
Karhu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses
and Deforz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Deforz. No joy for Karhu on that attempt.
Karhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu stuns Deforz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mulroon Deforz is winning the standup battle so far.
Karhu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karhu throws out a leg kick but Deforz moves out of range and Karhu only half commits.
Deforz scores with a leg kick.
Deforz blocks the body kick.
Deforz fails to land with a series of punches.
Karhu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu throws a head kick that misses.
Deforz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Deforz.
Deforz misses with a straight right.
Deforz jabs Karhu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Deforz finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karhu lands a head kick. Deforz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karhu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Deforz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deforz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karhu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Deforz won't be happy with that.
Karhu wants to control but Deforz is keeping him busy.
Deforz controls the position for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz is looking for a sweep.
Karhu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deforz tries to buck Karhu off but Karhu is having none of it.
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Karhu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karhu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 Mulroon Deforz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick by Deforz misses
and Karhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karhu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deforz scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deforz, as that shot connected.
Karhu throws a shot from downtown. Deforz moves away and avoids it.
Deforz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Deforz.
Deforz throws a head kick but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deforz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deforz avoids the head kick by Karhu.
Deforz throws a body kick that misses.
Karhu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deforz swivels and escapes.
Karhu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deforz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Deforz trying to keep a closed guard but Karhu is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Karhu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Deforz blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karhu tries to land knees in the clinch but Deforz avoids the damage to the body.
Deforz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deforz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deforz throws a head kick but Karhu moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deforz.
Karhu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Deforz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karhu.
Mulroon Deforz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woima Karhu.
Karhu misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Deforz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deforz lands an overhand right.
It looks like Woima Karhu has been cut.
Karhu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karhu scores with a kick to the body.
Karhu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karhu motions for Deforz to come forward. Karhu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deforz's corner calls for a 1-2. Deforz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karhu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deforz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Deforz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Deforz misses.
Deforz scores with a jab.
Deforz walks into a straight right hand from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a head kick.
Karhu avoids the head kick by Deforz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz tries to land a leg kick but Karhu saw it coming and moves away.
Karhu darts in trying to clinch
and Deforz counters with a leg kick.
Karhu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deforz avoids it really well and circles away.
Karhu checks a leg kick.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deforz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karhu tries to clinch up.
Deforz throws a head kick but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu thows a leg kick but Deforz checks it
letting Deforz counter with a right hand.
Karhu throws a sloppy head kick and Deforz moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Deforz misses.
Karhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deforz rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu blocks the body kick.
Deforz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karhu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karhu preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deforz has control of Karhu's left arm, preventing Karhu from doing any damage.
Deforz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karhu is controlling him.
Karhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Deforz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karhu preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mulroon Deforz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Deforz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mulroon Deforz!
Mulroon Deforz very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Panzer Grenadier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grenadier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Esaka '96. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Panzer Grenadier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grenadier moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Grenadier blocks a leg kick.
Grenadier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Grenadier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Grenadier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grenadier's knee momentarily.
Grenadier misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
Grenadier is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grenadier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grenadier manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenadier slips under a jab from Thomas.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Grenadier misses with a body kick.
Thomas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas throws a good cross that connects.
Grenadier moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Grenadier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grenadier throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Grenadier lands with a light punch inside.
Grenadier misses with the head strike.
Grenadier misses with the head strike.
Thomas leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier lands an uppercut.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grenadier stalling the fight.
Grenadier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Grenadier lands with a right to the head.
Grenadier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grenadier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grenadier fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grenadier swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grenadier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thomas is keeping busy.
Grenadier stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Grenadier fails to land.
Grenadier wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thomas blocking some punches.
I was talking to Grenadier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Thomas.
Thomas controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Grenadier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grenadier.
Grenadier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Grenadier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Grenadier.
Thomas tries to stall but Grenadier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grenadier lands a left hand.
Thomas trying to stall but Grenadier improves his position.
Grenadier throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Grenadier.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grenadier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Panzer Grenadier will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Grenadier blocks the leg kick.
Grenadier throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas defending well as Grenadier loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grenadier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Grenadier moves into the clinch.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Grenadier throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grenadier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grenadier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Grenadier misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Grenadier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grenadier working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Grenadier blocking some punches.
Grenadier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grenadier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Grenadier avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Grenadier.
Grenadier throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Panzer Grenadier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Grenadier.
Grenadier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grenadier into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Grenadier.
Grenadier tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grenadier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grenadier lands a jab.
Panzer Grenadier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grenadier lands a big uppercut and Thomas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thomas looks OK. Grenadier waves Thomas back to his feet!
Thomas is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Grenadier finish him?
Thomas swings for the body but Grenadier moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grenadier throws an off balance right hand
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grenadier cracks Thomas with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Thomas falls to his knees and Grenadier doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panzer Grenadier!
A relieved looking Panzer Grenadier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Fenili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Hertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hertz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: PORN MUZIK. Gabriel Fenili has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Fenili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Hertz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenili looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hertz is fending him off so far but Fenili persists. Nope, Hertz circles away and we're back to standing.
Fenili misses with a takedown attempt
and Hertz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fenili's guard.
Hertz trying to control but Fenili is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hertz throws a big right hand that misses.
Fenili escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hertz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hertz throwing strikes from guard but Fenili blocks nicely.
Hertz trying to control but Fenili is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hertz is in close to Fenili's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fenili is trying to control the position but Hertz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hertz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hertz is looking to work some ground and pound but Fenili has wrist control.
Fenili wants to sweep but no luck.
Fenili isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hertz stacks Fenili on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hertz!
You can see the frustration on Fenili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hertz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hertz landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili defending against the ground and pound.
Hertz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hertz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fenili has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fenili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hertz working away.
Hertz tries to score with some ground and pound. Fenili controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hertz working away.
Hertz throws an elbow but Fenili slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fenili is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hertz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fenili some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenili tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hertz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fenili manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fenili is staying active underneath Hertz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hertz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hertz is thwarting Fenili's attempts to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fenili is looking for a sweep. Hertz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hertz connects with a right hand. Fenili shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenili wants to clinch.
Fenili wants to clinch up but Hertz keeps it at a distance.
Fenili avoids the body shot from Hertz.
Hertz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fenili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hertz stuffs the takedown attempt from Fenili. Fenili gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Fenili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Hertz coming out on top.
Hertz scores with a takedown into Fenili's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hertz is looking to work some ground and pound but Fenili has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenili wants to stand up but Hertz is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Hertz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hertz throws a body punch but Fenili moves out of range.
Hertz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hertz shoots in and gets a takedown into Fenili's guard.
Fenili looking for a guillotine here but Hertz defends easily.
Fenili 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hertz throws a big elbow that misses.
Fenili has momentary wrist control but Hertz slips an elbow through the middle.
Fenili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz is looking to work some ground and pound but Fenili has wrist control.
Fenili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hertz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hertz postures up in Fenili's guard and throws a big left but Fenili blocks it.
Hertz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hertz throws a big elbow that misses.
Hertz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fenili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gabriel Fenili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hertz swings widly with a right hand
and Fenili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Hertz.
Hertz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Hertz.
Hertz throws a big shot that misses.
Fenili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hertz looks to throw the jab but Fenili is out of range.
Fenili throws a body kick that misses.
Fenili closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hertz circles away.
Fenili shoots in and bounces Hertz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hertz has his hands on Fenili's head, controlling the position.
Fenili trying to control the position from guard on top but Hertz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hertz wants to sweep here but Fenili controlling him for the moment.
Hertz wants to control the position but Fenili says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fenili works his way into full mount!
Hertz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hertz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hertz is squirming around, avoiding Fenili's attempts to control the action.
Fenili pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hertz tries to hold on but Fenili postures up.
Hertz is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenili pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hertz tries to hold on but Fenili postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Hertz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Hertz.
Fenili staying out of range there.
Fenili clinches with his opponent.
Hertz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hertz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fenili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hertz connects with a looping right hand.
Hertz closes the distance and clinches up with Fenili, looking for a takedown. Hertz pushes Fenili against the cage but Fenili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hertz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fenili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hertz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenili is looking to clinch but Hertz is avoiding it.
Fenili shoots in but Hertz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fenili lands a high kick!
Fenili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hertz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili moves in looking to clinch but Hertz pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Fenili.
Fenili wants to clinch.
Fenili moves in looking to clinch but Hertz pushes him off.
Hertz swats away the attempt to clinch by Fenili.
Hertz swats away the attempt to clinch by Fenili.
Fenili clinches up against the cage.
Hertz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fenili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hertz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hertz as he jumps to the side.
Hertz keeps the fight on the outside.
Hertz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hertz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fenili on his heels. He'll look to pass Fenili's guard now, I'm sure.
Fenili pushes Hertz off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hertz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fenilis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fenili has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hertz finds it's way round the side to connect with Fenili's head.
Fenili throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hertz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hertz, as that shot connected.
Hertz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fenili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hertz.
Fenili tries to clinch but Hertz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hertz misses with an uppercut. Fenili saw that one coming.
Hertz shoots in for a double leg but Fenili sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabriel Fenili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Hertz.
Fenili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fenili shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hertz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fenili's head backwards.
Fenili has Hertz up against the cage in a clinch.
Dick Hertz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hertz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fenili.
Hertz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hertz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fenili swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fenili takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hertz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hertz showed some decent athleticism there.
Gabriel Fenili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hertz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Hertz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hertz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Hertz!
Dick Hertz made sure to mention his sponsor, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Woite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waclav Szbrjcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szbrjcik has chosen Public Enemy ft. Anthrax : Bring The Noise as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Woite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclav Szbrjcik!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woite throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Woite walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Szbrjcik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woite works the jab nicely.
It looks like Waclav Szbrjcik has been cut.
Szbrjcik throws out a loose jab but Woite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szbrjcik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woite at a distance.
Szbrjcik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Woite throws a lazy uppercut
and Szbrjcik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Woite!
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!
You can see the frustration on Woite's face as Szbrjcik controls the position.
Woite keeping his opponent close.
Woite sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woite wants to improve his position but Szbrjcik is controlling well.
Woite's coaches at Bad Pluto! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Szbrjcik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Woite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Woite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Woite gets back to full guard.
Szbrjcik looking to pass the guard.
Woite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woite 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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Szbrjcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woite is keeping the position for now.
Szbrjcik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Szbrjcik is in close to Woite's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Szbrjcik is stalling in the full guard.
Woite keeping moving, preventing Szbrjcik from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Szbrjcik throws a lazy head kick
and Woite counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Woite does no damage.
Szbrjcik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Woite sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marc Woite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waclav Szbrjcik.
Woite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woite manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Woite 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.
Szbrjcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woite is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szbrjcik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Woite is adopting a defensive guard.
Woite 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Woite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szbrjcik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woite controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Szbrjcik moves out of range of the body kick.
Woite throws a series of punches but Szbrjcik moves out of range.
Szbrjcik dives in and scores a takedown into Woite's guard.
Szbrjcik preventing the sweep.
Woite seems keen to control Szbrjcik's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclav Szbrjcik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waclav Szbrjcik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Szbrjcik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Szbrjcik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Woite.
A combination from Szbrjcik does no damage.
Woite throws a body punch but Szbrjcik moves out of range.
Szbrjcik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woite has time to react.
Szbrjcik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szbrjcik blocks a head kick by Woite.
Woite lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Szbrjcik shoots for a takedown but Woite saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Woite.
Woite throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Woite.
Woite scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Szbrjcik blocks a jab.
Woite throws a one two combo.
Woite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szbrjcik.
Woite throws a half hearted mid kick.
Woite throws out a loose jab but Szbrjcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szbrjcik throws a nice looking combination but Woite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woite lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szbrjcik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woite throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Szbrjcik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Szbrjcik dodges the punch combination from Woite.
Woite rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szbrjcik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Szbrjcik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Szbrjcik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Woite lands a nice looking body kick.
Woite throws a jab but it's blocked by Szbrjcik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Szbrjcik.
Woite throws a body punch but Szbrjcik moves out of range.
Woite looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Waclav Szbrjcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szbrjcik tries to clinch up.
Szbrjcik lands with an uppercut that bounces Woite off the cage and back into range.
Woite misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Szbrjcik 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 Woite has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woite and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A combination from Woite does no damage.
Szbrjcik throws a right hand that Woite ducks under and follows up with a left that Woite also avoids with ease.
Woite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Szbrjcik counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woite rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szbrjcik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Szbrjcik looks to clinch
and Woite counters with a thumping low kick.
Woite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szbrjcik.
Woite moves out of range of the strikes.
Szbrjcik swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woite misses with a double jab.
Woite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Woite dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waclav Szbrjcik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Woite lands with a thumping leg kick.
Woite drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Szbrjcik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Szbrjcik tries for a takedown but Woite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Szbrjcik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woite manages to avoid it.
Woite misses with a low kick as Szbrjcik jumps back.
Szbrjcik avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szbrjcik throws a head kick but Woite moves out of range.
Woite changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woite walks into a straight right hand from Szbrjcik.
Marc Woite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woite swats away the attempt to clinch by Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik throws a body kick that misses.
Woite scores with a nice body kick.
Woite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woite goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Woite. Szbrjcik shrugs it off though.
Szbrjcik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Woite quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Woite preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Szbrjcik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Woite has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Szbrjcik is on him like a limpet, forcing Woite back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woite stalling.
Szbrjcik is looking for a takedown.
Marc Woite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waclav Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Woite pulls his leg out and moves away.
Woite feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Szbrjcik's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szbrjcik shoots in for a takedown but Woite shows good takedown defense.
Woite misses with a hook. Szbrjcik ducked under it nicely.
Szbrjcik scores with a body shot.
Woite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woite misses with a head kick.
Szbrjcik fails to land the takedown.
Szbrjcik throws a body punch but Woite moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik walks into a left hand.
Woite displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Woite bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Szbrjcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woite.
Woite throws a head kick that misses.
Woite takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Woite lands with a hook. Szbrjcik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Woite showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Woite has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Woite!
Marc Woite seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski has chosen hotel california as his entrance music. Jeffrey Lebowski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
44 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski throws out a powerful jab.
Blade scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut.
Blade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blade looks to land a body kick but Lebowski moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Blade. That snapped Lebowski's head back.
A swing and a miss from Lebowski.
Lebowski misses with a body shot.
Lebowski misses with a kick to the body
and Blade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lebowski's knee momentarily.
Blade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lebowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blade loads up on a big right hand but Lebowski slips the punch.
Blade looks to score with a jab to the body but Lebowski is just out of range.
Lebowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lebowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lebowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lebowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski misses with a wild body shot.
Lebowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blade.
Lebowski moves out of range as Blade throws a body kick.
Blade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lebowski loads up on a big right hand but Blade slips the punch.
Blade looks to land a combination but Lebowski avoids it well.
Blade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lebowski.
Lebowski moves away from the strike by Blade.
Blade throws a lazy right hand but Lebowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lebowski, right into the meat.
Lebowski lands a jab to the nose.
Lebowski throws a body kick that misses.
Lebowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lebowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Blade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lebowski on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski throws a hook to the side of Blade's head but Blade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lebowski throws a head kick that misses.
Blade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lebowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Blade.
Lebowski looks winded!
Lebowski swings widly with a right hand
and Blade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blade cracks Lebowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That has opened up Jeffrey Lebowski's cut even more.
Blade checks a leg kick nicely.
Blade thuds a left hand into Lebowski's body.
Blade jabs Lebowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blade stuns Lebowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blade sizes up Lebowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade cracks Lebowski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lebowski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blade finish him?
Lebowski is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Lebowski.
Lebowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Blade finish him?
Lebowski staying out of range there.
Are you kidding me?! Blade ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Lebowski clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Blade!
A very excited looking Eric Blade made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randal Pritchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Lazzarini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pritchard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to English Blood, Irish Heart - By Morrissey. Lazzarini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Goffredo Mameli - 'Il Canto degli Italiani' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Randal Pritchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flavio Lazzarini!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzarini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Lazzarini is predictable there
and Pritchard counters with a nice body kick.
Pritchard pushes Lazzarini away with a front kick.
Pritchard misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pritchard. Lazzarini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lazzarini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pritchard throws a combination. Lazzarini tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Flavio Lazzarini has been cut.
Lazzarini misses with a wild body shot.
Pritchard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pritchard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lazzarini tries to clinch up but Pritchard circles away and keeps his distance.
Pritchard scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pritchard throws a body punch but Lazzarini moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Pritchard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pritchard misses with a wild body shot.
Lazzarini looks to throw the jab but Pritchard is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzarini looks to land a body kick but Pritchard moved away.
Pritchard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lazzarini.
Crunch! Pritchard slams his shin into Lazzarini's torso.
Pritchard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Lazzarini finds it's target.
Lazzarini tries to clinch but Pritchard is having none of it.
Pritchard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pritchard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazzarini's elbow.
Pritchard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pritchard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pritchard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lazzarini backwards.
Lazzarini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pritchard throws a punch but it's blocked by Lazzarini.
Lazzarini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pritchard lands a right hand.
Pritchard working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazzarini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pritchard fails to land.
Lazzarini is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lazzarini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pritchard misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazzarini.
Lazzarini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pritchard is trying to maintain a safe position but Lazzarini gets an underhook and turns Pritchard into the cage.
Lazzarini tries a body shot but Pritchard blocks it.
Lazzarini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lazzarini controlling the action here for a moment.
Pritchard lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazzarini.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lazzarini jumps guard but Pritchard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lazzarini has Pritchard pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Pritchard is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Lazzarini - that's hurt Pritchard badly! Oh, another knee lands and Pritchard is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Pritchard doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Flavio Lazzarini!
A pretty intense looking Flavio Lazzarini took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The defeated Randal Pritchard had this to say: 'Im not sure if I can cut it any more, it's time for me to step a way for a while and think about retirement.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andres Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machete comes to the cage accompanied by Lonely Day . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Andres Machete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Edgar!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machete checks a leg kick.
Machete looks to throw the jab but Edgar is out of range.
Machete's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edgar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machete scrambles back to his feet.
Machete scores with a push kick.
Machete throws a series of punches but Edgar avoids them all with ease.
Edgar wants to clinch.
Edgar takes a swing at Machete's ribcage but misses.
Machete on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Machete.
Edgar tries to move into range but Machete moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edgar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machete can pounce on him.
Edgar throws a sloppy body shot
and Machete counters with a stiff right hand.
Machete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edgar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar lands a nice shot that snaps Machete's head back.
Edgar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machete on the side of the head.
Edgar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machete manages to avoid it.
Machete misses with a kick to the body.
Machete throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Edgar misses.
Machete walks into a straight right hand from Edgar.
Edgar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machete.
Machete uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edgar.
Edgar misses with a straight right.
Edgar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Edgar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edgar connects with a solid leg kick.
Edgar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab lands there for Edgar.
Machete throws a head kick but Edgar moves out of range.
Edgar lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Machete's head coaches at Axia Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edgar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edgar misses with a wild combination.
Edgar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machete tries a low kick but Edgar avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edgar throws a shot from downtown. Machete moves away and avoids it.
Machete swings for the body but Edgar moves out of range.
Machete has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edgar.
Hans Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machete misses with a body kick.
Machete buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machete looks for the body kick but Edgar saw that one coming.
Machete shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edgar throws out a powerful jab.
Edgar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machete can pounce on him.
Edgar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edgar throws a hook but Machete avoids it easily.
Machete checks a leg kick.
Machete throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edgar on the side of the head.
Edgar misses with a leg kick
and Machete counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machete looks to land a combination but Edgar avoids it well.
Edgar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Machete had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Machete throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar avoids the head kick by Machete.
Edgar jabs Machete right on the nose. Machete blinks but takes it well.
Edgar blocks a head kick by Machete.
Edgar misses the jab.
A solid body kick from Machete.
Edgar looks to throw the jab but Machete is out of range.
Machete throws a right and a left that Edgar avoids nicely.
Machete lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edgar's sensitive parts.
Machete takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Edgar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edgar blocks a low kick nicely.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Machete is just out of range.
Machete scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Edgar scores with a sloppy right hand. Machete should have avoided that one.
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!
Machete ducks under a wild hook from Edgar.
Machete avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Edgar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Edgar misses.
Edgar rushes Machete and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edgar.
Machete blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edgar misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar misses with a punch on the inside.
Machete lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edgar backwards.
Machete lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edgar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machete tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edgar has a couple of punches blocked by Machete.
A short uppercut from Edgar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgar lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Edgar.
Edgar lands with a left to the head.
Edgar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Edgar 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.
Edgar misses with a straight left.
Edgar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machete ducks under a wild hook from Edgar.
Machete 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machete.
Machete misses with a body kick.
Edgar misses with a straight right.
Machete takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edgar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machete wants to land a leg kick but Edgar is out of range.
Machete lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Machete.
Edgar 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Machete.
Machete misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edgar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar connects with a looping right hand.
Edgar misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edgar. Machete does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edgar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machete stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machete buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edgar.
Machete tries a head kick but it misses.
Machete throws a leg kick but Edgar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Edgar moves in looking to clinch but Machete pushes him off.
Edgar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machete misses with an uppercut. Edgar saw that one coming.
Edgar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machete.
Machete wants to slow Edgar down by chopping away at his legs.
Edgar throws a jab but it's blocked by Machete.
A slow jab from Edgar misses its intended target.
Edgar scores with a shot to the body.
Edgar misses with a wild combination.
Edgar throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar tries to clinch but Machete is having none of it.
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machete.
A lazy left from Machete finds it's target.
Edgar throws an overhand right that lands on Machete's shoulder, as Machete tries to avoid the shot.
Edgar misses with an uppercut. Machete saw that one coming.
Edgar throws a leg kick but Machete sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machete with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Edgar misses.
Edgar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machete misses with a hook. Edgar ducked under it nicely.
Machete takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edgar connects with a right hand. Machete shakes it off.
Machete lunges at Edgar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edgar's hand.
Edgar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machete paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machete throws a wild body kick that Edgar sees coming a mile off.
Edgar fails to land with a series of punches.
Edgar takes the fight into the clinch.
Machete tries to stall but Edgar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machete's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machete misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edgar.
Edgar lands a right hand.
Edgar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machete stalling the fight.
Edgar blocking some punches.
Edgar cracks Machete with a nice body shot.
Machete blocking some punches.
Machete lands a nice uppercut.
Machete blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machete lands a nice uppercut.
Machete blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edgar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machete tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edgar's elbow.
Edgar is leaning against Machete and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machete can't find room to land a body shot as Edgar controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edgar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edgar.
Edgar stalling in the clinch but Machete improves position.
Edgar can't find room to land a body shot as Machete controls the action.
Machete misses with the head strike.
Machete throws a punch but it's blocked by Edgar.
Machete swings wildly with an uppercut but Edgar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machete scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machete has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hans Edgar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Good work by Machete as he checks the leg kick.
Edgar throws an overhand right that lands on Machete's shoulder, as Machete tries to avoid the shot.
Machete takes one to the chin there.
Edgar cracks Machete with an open hand slap.
Machete walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machete staying out of range there.
Edgar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Edgar.
Edgar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machete at a distance.
Edgar moves in looking to clinch but Machete pushes him off.
Machete dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machete throws a wild body kick that Edgar sees coming a mile off.
Machete moves out of range of the leg kick from Edgar.
A big left from Edgar misses.
Edgar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edgar scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machete ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edgar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete connects with a body shot that sends Edgar's belly button to the back.
Machete gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edgar throws a right hand that Machete ducks under and follows up with a left that Machete also avoids with ease.
Machete punishes Edgar's body with a nice straight punch.
Machete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edgar.
Edgar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy left from Edgar finds it's target.
Edgar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machete.
Machete takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machete connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edgar's hands.
Hans Edgar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edgar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machete manages to avoid it.
Machete slips a jab from Edgar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar misses with a kick to the body.
Machete lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edgar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edgar misses with a body shot.
Edgar tries to close the distance and clinch but Machete swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edgar throws a shot from downtown. Machete moves away and avoids it.
Edgar scores with a body shot.
Machete throws a front kick that sends Edgar stumbling back into the cage.
Machete throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machete throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machete looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machete scores with a leg kick.
Machete misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edgar lands a head kick. Machete smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machete throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machete looks for the body kick but Edgar saw that one coming.
Machete misses with the combination.
Machete throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A lazy left from Machete finds it's target.
Machete is looking to chop away at Edgar's legs.
Edgar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edgar moves forwards but Machete connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machete lands a nice hook to Edgar's body. Edgar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edgar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machete takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machete connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edgar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edgar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Edgar tries to clinch but Machete moves out of range.
Edgar blocks a leg kick.
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!
Machete misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machete throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edgar.
Edgar pushes Machete up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Machete.
Machete has Edgar pushed against the cage.
Andres Machete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machete misses with a punch to the body.
Machete misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Edgar - that landed with a thud.
Hans Edgar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machete misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edgar blocks a body shot from Machete.
Edgar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edgar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machete backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machete blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machete lands a body shot in the clinch.
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 Andres Machete.
Well Edgar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hans Edgar!
Our winner, Hans Edgar, 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.
Andres Machete was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes You Win Sometimes You Learn.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Chillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakke Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chillum might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to High Hopes - Pink Floyd. Ruutu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 50 Cent - I'm Supposed to Die Tonight. Jakke Ruutu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
38 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Chillum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakke Ruutu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Ruutu catches Chillum right on the button with a cross.
Ruutu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chillum is just out of range.
Ruutu throws out a loose jab but Chillum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruutu is looking to slow Chillum down with leg kicks.
Chillum looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruutu is just out of range.
Chillum walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruutu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruutu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Ruutu.
Ruutu lands a right hook to the body.
Ruutu throws a push kick but Chillum slaps the foot to one side.
Ruutu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chillum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruutu throws a head kick but Chillum moves out of range.
A big left from Ruutu misses.
Chillum moves into the clinch.
Chillum misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruutu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Ruutu on the inside.
Ruutu throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Chillum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chillum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruutu backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chillum tries a body shot but Ruutu blocks it.
Ruutu has a couple of punches blocked by Chillum.
Ruutu scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Doc Chillum has been cut.
Ruutu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruutu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ruutu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruutu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chillum is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ruutu lands a lovely overhand right.
Chillum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruutu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chillum moves away.
Good shot there by Ruutu.
Chillum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chillum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruutu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chillum walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ruutu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chillum tries a low kick but Ruutu avoids it.
A combination from Chillum does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Chillum misses.
Chillum tries to clinch but Ruutu moves out of range.
Chillum misses with a hook.
Ruutu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chillum slips under a jab from Ruutu.
Ruutu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruutu tests Chillum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruutu scores with a spinning back kick!
Ruutu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chillum 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.
Ruutu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruutu thumps Chillum with a low kick.
Chillum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruutu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chillum if he has to take too many more of those.
Ruutu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chillum.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruutu. Chillum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruutu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu looks to land a left hand but Chillum moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Ruutu tenderised Chillum's leg. Chillum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruutu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chillum finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruutu's head.
Jakke Ruutu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Chillum misses.
Chillum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruutu avoids the head kick by Chillum.
Ruutu lunges at Chillum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chillum's hand.
Chillum throws the kick towards the body but Ruutu avoids it.
Ruutu looks to land a body kick but Chillum moved away.
Ruutu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chillum doesn't seem bothered though.
Chillum misses with a head kick.
Ruutu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chillum misses with an uppercut. Ruutu saw that one coming.
Chillum blocks a head kick by Ruutu.
Ruutu throws a hook but Chillum blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ruutu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Chillum as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Chillum blocks the low kick.
Ruutu moves out of range of the leg kick from Chillum.
Ruutu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruutu fakes the leg kick and cracks Chillum in the body.
Ruutu thuds a left hand into Chillum's body.
Chillum staying out of range there.
Ruutu lands a really nice looking cross but Chillum seems unphased.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruutu 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 Chillum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chillum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chillum defending well as Ruutu loads up on a big left hand.
Chillum scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chillum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chillum will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ruutu just misses with a punch to the body.
Chillum moves forwards but Ruutu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakke Ruutu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doc Chillum's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruutu blocks a head kick by Chillum.
Ruutu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chillum's sensitive parts.
Chillum lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ruutu takes a step back to recover.
Chillum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruutu throws a body punch but Chillum moves out of range.
Chillum throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ruutu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chillum's guard.
Chillum keeping moving, preventing Ruutu from controlling successfully.
Chillum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruutu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu preventing the sweep.
Ruutu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chillum 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 one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu wants to control from the top but Chillum keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ruutu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chillum is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jakke Ruutu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruutu lands with a nice body kick.
Ruutu throws a hook but Chillum blocks it.
Chillum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chillum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruutu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruutu throws a leg kick that misses.
Chillum tries to work over Ruutu's front leg with a kick but Ruutu checks it.
Chillum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ruutu.
Chillum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruutu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chillum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruutu.
Ruutu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chillum counters with a nice body kick.
Chillum misses the shot to the body.
Chillum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruutu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chillum.
Chillum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chillum lands a leg kick that knocks Ruutu off balance momentarily.
Ruutu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chillum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruutu moves away.
Chillum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ruutu blocks a head kick by Chillum.
Ruutu misses with a hook. Chillum ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick there by Ruutu.
Chillum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruutu finds it's way round the side to connect with Chillum's head.
Chillum throws a leg kick but Ruutu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruutu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chillum jabs Ruutu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chillum is looking to clinch.
Ruutu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruutu misses with a low kick.
Ruutu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chillum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruutu throws a body punch but Chillum moves out of range.
Chillum throws a leg kick
and Ruutu counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chillum is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillum gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ruutu raining down shots from the mount!
Chillum is trying desperately to improve position.
Chillum is working hard here to advance position.
Chillum's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ruutu tries to control but Chillum wriggling away.
Chillum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakke Ruutu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doc Chillum's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chillum lands a head shot.
Chillum throws a jab when Ruutu was well out of range.
Ruutu lands a lovely overhand right.
Chillum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chillum misses with a low kick.
Ruutu thumps Chillum with a low kick.
Ruutu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chillum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chillum feints and then cracks Ruutu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruutu down.
Chillum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chillum misses with a leg kick.
Ruutu swings for the body but Chillum moves out of range.
Chillum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chillum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruutu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chillum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruutu. That snapped Chillum's head back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ruutu - that will leave a mark!
Ruutu pushes Chillum away with a front kick.
Ruutu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chillum in his tracks.
Ruutu throws a leg kick
and Chillum counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruutu blocks a body shot from Chillum.
Ruutu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chillum or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruutu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chillum works on Ruutu's body with a couple of short punches.
Chillum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruutu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ruutu landing knees to the head.
Ruutu lands a hook that snaps the head of Chillum backwards.
Ruutu lands with a right to the head.
Chillum is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chillum misses with the head strike.
Oh Chillum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruutu scores with a hook to the body.
Ruutu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doc Chillum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chillum seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruutu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruutu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruutu presses Chillum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chillum blocks an uppercut.
Ruutu lands a nice uppercut.
Chillum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chillum working aggressively here.
Ruutu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chillum prevents a body shot from Ruutu.
Ruutu jumps guard but Chillum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ruutu wants to get back to striking at distance but Chillum won't allow it.
Ruutu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruutu.
Ruutu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Chillum.
Ruutu lands with a light punch inside.
Ruutu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chillum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chillum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruutu cracks Chillum with an open hand slap.
Ruutu thuds his right hand into Chillum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chillum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ruutu misses with a head kick.
Chillum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruutu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ruutu.
Ruutu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chillum. Chillum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chillum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruutu tries to work over Chillum's front leg with a kick but Chillum checks it.
Chillum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruutu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chillum just misses with a punch to the body.
Chillum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruutu.
Chillum needs to keep his hands up - Ruutu had a free shot at his head there.
Chillum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chillum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruutu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chillum has time to react.
Ruutu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ruutu blocks a head kick by Chillum.
A good leg kick by Ruutu.
Ruutu lands with a slapping head kick.
Chillum avoids the head kick by Ruutu.
Chillum tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruutu throws a nice looking combination but Chillum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakke Ruutu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruutu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakke Ruutu!
An out of breath Jakke Ruutu 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danza Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mountain comes to the cage accompanied by kuningas. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Mountain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Danza Kuduro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain throws a combination that misses
enabling Kuduro to counter with a crisp jab.
Mountain moves out of range as Kuduro strikes.
Kuduro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mountain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuduro ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Mountain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Kuduro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuduro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mountain wants to slow Kuduro down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuduro defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuduro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Kuduro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mountain.
A left lands for Mountain.
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!
Kuduro throws a right hand that Mountain ducks under and follows up with a left that Mountain also avoids with ease.
Mountain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mountain is looking to slow Kuduro down with leg kicks.
Mountain tries a low kick but Kuduro avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Mountain misses.
Kuduro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mountain misses with a double jab.
Kuduro moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuduro 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Mountain blocks the leg kick.
Mountain misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Mountain's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuduro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
Kuduro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. Kuduro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuduro wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Kuduro slips under a jab from Mountain.
Mountain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a big shot that misses.
Mountain scores with a body shot.
Mountain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mountain tries to land a leg kick but Kuduro saw it coming and moves away.
Kuduro digs a good body shot into Mountain's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuduro throws a right and a left that Mountain avoids nicely.
Kuduro lands a leg kick that knocks Mountain off balance momentarily.
Mountain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuduro.
Kuduro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuduro connects with a crisp jab.
Kuduro avoids the body shot from Mountain.
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mountain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuduro thumps Mountain with a low kick.
Kuduro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuduro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuduro misses with a low kick.
Kuduro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuduro. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuduro motions for Mountain to come forward. Kuduro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuduro misses with a kick to the body.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mountain takes one on the button.
Mountain is rocked!
Kuduro scores with a body shot.
Oh Mountain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuduro checks a leg kick nicely.
Mountain seems to have got his legs back now.
Jari Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuduro lands a big head kick that sends Mountain to the canvas! Kuduro follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danza Kuduro!
Danza Kuduro is the new light heavyweight champion!
Danza Kuduro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatame comes to the cage accompanied by Storm. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juji Gatame!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Conan Cross!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatame misses with a low kick as Cross jumps back.
Gatame pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cross is out of range and Gatame settles back down.
Cross throws a leg kick but Gatame sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gatame keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gatame bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cross's head backwards.
Gatame misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Gatame missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gatame staying out of range there.
Gatame takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Gatame's shoulder, as Gatame tries to avoid the shot.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Gatame.
Cross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cross misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cross checks it well.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gatame as he avoids it easily.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Conan Cross has been cut.
Gatame scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cross in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross needs to keep his hands up - Gatame had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame stuffs the takedown.
Gatame checks a leg kick nicely.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatame moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gatame.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gatame, right into the meat.
Cross connects with the punch.
Cross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gatame can pounce on him.
Gatame tries a low kick but Cross avoids it.
Cross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cross keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cross slips under a jab from Gatame.
Cross lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gatame will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Gatame.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame shoots in but no luck this time.
Gatame missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conan Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatame lands a glancing blow to the side of Cross's head.
Cross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gatame is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gatame lands a body shot.
Cross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gatame is able to avoid easily.
Gatame is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gatame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatame darts in looking for a takedown but Cross gets double underhooks and turns Gatame into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juji Gatame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatame tries to throw a body punch but Cross avoids it by throwing Gatame back against the cage.
Cross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gatame or not.
Gatame misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gatame backwards.
Cross wants to break free but Gatame has control.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gatame backwards.
Gatame jumps guard and drags Cross to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gatame trying to keep a closed guard but Cross is proving a slippery customer.
Cross is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross postures up.
Cross controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gatame looking for a guillotine here but Cross defends easily.
Gatame had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cross defends it easily.
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.
Gatame throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gatame is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gatame tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cross wants to control from the top but Gatame keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gatame working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conan Cross'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.
Cross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gatame stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gatame misses with an uppercut.
Gatame lands an overhand right.
Gatame throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Cross finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gatame steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cross. That one must have hurt.
Gatame throws a leg kick
and Cross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gatame won't be happy with that.
Cross trying to control the position but Gatame is working away.
Gatame wants to control but Cross postures up.
Gatame is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cross connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatame is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame is trying to work for a sweep but Cross has mounted him!
Gatame keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cross trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gatame is working to get back to half guard.
Cross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gatame regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross is just content to waste time from the top position. Gatame takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gatame has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cross wants to control from the top but Gatame keeps moving.
Cross lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cross trying to control but Gatame is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gatame is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cross defends well.
Cross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gatame swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gatame keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab by Gatame.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cross is looking to slow Gatame down with leg kicks.
Cross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cross checks a low kick from Gatame.
Cross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheers as Cross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gatame doesn't seem phased though.
Cross looks to land a body kick but Gatame moved away.
Cross throws a push kick but Gatame slaps the foot to one side.
Gatame throws a chopping leg kick but Cross manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gatame throws a hook to the side of Cross's head but Cross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cross lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Gatame misses.
Cross lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gatame takes a step back to recover.
Gatame lands with an uppercut that bounces Cross off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conan Cross'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.
Gatame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross.
Cross thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gatame if he has to take too many more of those.
Cross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gatame feints and then cracks Cross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cross down.
Cross lands with a hook. Gatame tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gatame. Gatame circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Juji Gatame is winning the standup battle so far.
Cross slips a jab from Gatame.
A jab from Cross misses.
Gatame dips to his left and cracks Cross with an uppercut!
Gatame throws a leg kick but Cross checks it.
Cross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gatame throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gatame won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but Gatame is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cross passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gatame!
We've been hearing good reports from Gatame's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gatame blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cross.
Cross is just content to waste time from the top position. Gatame takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gatame is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cross rolls with it to try and escape but Gatame cranks on the arm and Cross is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juji Gatame!
Juji Gatame retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Juji Gatame was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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