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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bickle comes to the cage accompanied by Edu Kehäkettunen & Stig Dogg - Kullii . Dux comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lose My Mind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Travis Bickle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Dux's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dux!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux throws a hook but Bickle blocks it.
Dux takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bickle throws out a powerful jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dux 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.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bickle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dux loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Bickle misses with a few strikes there.
Dux tries to clinch up
and Bickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bickle defends well and Dux ends up having to push Bickle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bickle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Bickle prevents Dux from breaking the clinch.
Dux stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux lands with a right to the head.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Bickle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bickle manages to break the clinch.
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Bickle tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Bickle back against the cage.
Dux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Bickle - that landed with a thud.
Dux prevents a body shot from Bickle.
Bickle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dux throws a head punch that misses.
Dux has Bickle pressed against the cage.
Dux wants to stall.
Dux prevents a body shot from Bickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux taking a breather.
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
Dux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bickle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dux connects with the punch.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dux moves out of range of the body kick.
Bickle sets himself, and Dux steps forward looking for the clinch! Bickle avoids it this time.
Bickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Bickle.
Dux misses with a body shot.
Dux shoots in and gets a takedown into Bickle's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle trying to control the position here.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bickle is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle has his hands on Dux's head, controlling the position.
Bickle is trying to keep Dux in close.
Bickle pulls Dux in close to prevent any damage.
Bickle is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
Bickle is controlling Dux's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bickle keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bickle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dux lands an overhand right.
Dux cracks Bickle with an open hand slap.
Bickle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Bickle circles away.
Bickle connects with a nice looking jab.
Bickle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bickle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like John Dux has been cut.
Dux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dux is rocked!
Bickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dux.
Dux is still on wobbly legs! Can Bickle finish him?
Bickle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dux tries to bum rush Bickle with a series of wild strikes but Bickle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bickle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bickle counters with a big left hand that crumples Dux! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Bickle!
Travis Bickle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuma Krapala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernhard Adelhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krapala kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Green Day - Brain Stew. Adelhard has chosen Godsmack - I Stand Alone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tuma Krapala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard Adelhard!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krapala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Adelhard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krapala is trying to control the action in half guard but Adelhard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Krapala'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adelhard tries to get to full guard but Krapala has control of the leg.
Krapala is taking a breather. Adelhard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Krapala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adelhard sees it coming and defends easily.
Krapala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adelhard sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krapala seems to be working for a kimura but Adelhard defends the submission attempt.
Krapala is trying to control. Adelhard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krapala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adelhard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adelhard is trying to get back to full guard.
Krapala trying to control the action but Adelhard is working from the bottom.
Krapala misses with a head shot. Adelhard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Adelhard controlling the position.
Krapala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adelhard is keeping the position for now.
Krapala trying to control but Adelhard is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adelhard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krapala moves out of range as Adelhard strikes.
Adelhard slips under a jab.
As Krapala backs off Adelhard throws a huge counter combo but Krapala manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Krapala.
Adelhard connects with a body shot that sends Krapala's belly button to the back.
Krapala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adelhard.
Adelhard lands a front kick.
Krapala throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Adelhard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Krapala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Krapala with that takedown attempt.
Adelhard wants to counter the offense by Krapala and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Adelhard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adelhard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bernhard Adelhard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adelhard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krapala back to the cage. Adelhard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adelhard throws a head kick that misses.
Adelhard throws a body shot but no joy.
Krapala looking to score a takedown here. Adelhard is defending well but Krapala drives through and ends up in Adelhard's guard.
Krapala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Krapala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adelhard keeping moving, preventing Krapala from controlling successfully.
Adelhard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Krapala stacks Adelhard 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 Krapala!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adelhard tries to improve position but can't.
Krapala throws an elbow but Adelhard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Krapala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adelhard keeps working.
Krapala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adelhard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adelhard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krapala wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krapala trying to control the position but Adelhard is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernhard Adelhard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Adelhard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krapala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Krapala slips nicely into half guard.
Adelhard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krapala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adelhard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krapala has managed to get both his arms back between Adelhard's legs - danger averted.
Krapala throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krapala advances to half guard.
Krapala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adelhard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Krapala manages to pass to mount!
Adelhard gets back to half guard.
Krapala wants to take a breather but Adelhard is having none of it.
Krapala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krapala is trying to control. Adelhard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krapala wants to pass the guard but Adelhard is defending well.
Adelhard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krapala is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Krapala prevents Adelhard from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krapala is looking to take a break and control but Adelhard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krapala seems to be looking for submissions.
Adelhard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krapala is keen to just control but Adelhard is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krapala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krapala shoots for a takedown but Adelhard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adelhard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adelhard scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Krapala.
Adelhard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krapala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bernhard Adelhard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krapala fails with a takedown attempt.
Krapala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Adelhard.
Krapala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adelhard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krapala.
Adelhard tries to counter with a clinch but Krapala shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuma Krapala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adelhard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krapala throws a head kick that misses.
Adelhard looks to throw the jab but Krapala is out of range.
Krapala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adelhard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adelhard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krapala doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adelhard connects with a jab.
Adelhard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krapala on the side of the head.
Adelhard dips to his left and cracks Krapala with an uppercut!
Jab from Adelhard.
Krapala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adelhard as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Adelhard misses.
Krapala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adelhard needs to keep his hands up - Krapala had a free shot at his head there.
Tuma Krapala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krapala shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adelhard is trying to defend but Krapala finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bernhard Adelhard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Adelhard throws a shot from downtown. Krapala moves away and avoids it.
Adelhard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krapala.
Krapala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adelhard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krapala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adelhard.
A bone on bone clash there as Adelhard blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Krapala tenderised Adelhard's leg. Adelhard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krapala fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adelhard sprawls well initially but Krapala persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krapala wants to free his trapped foot but Adelhard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adelhard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard wants to sweep here but Krapala controlling him for the moment.
Adelhard working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krapala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krapala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krapala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adelhard is keeping the position for now.
Adelhard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Krapala should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Adelhard has tightened it up now! Krapala should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bernhard Adelhard!
During a confident post fight interview, Bernhard Adelhard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Keosayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Stumpp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stumpp has chosen Macabre - Werewolf Of Bedburg as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Keosayan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Stumpp!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stumpp looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
A big left from Keosayan misses.
Stumpp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keosayan defends it well.
Nice body punch from Keosayan.
Stumpp throws a body punch but Keosayan moves out of range.
Keosayan attempts a counter takedown but Stumpp avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Keosayan misses the target.
Stumpp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stumpp moves away from the strike by Keosayan.
Keosayan looks to throw the jab but Stumpp is out of range.
Keosayan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stumpp to the ground. Keosayan is now in Stumpp's guard.
Stumpp is trying to control the position but Keosayan postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stumpp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keosayan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumpp wants to sweep here but Keosayan controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Keosayan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stumpp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keosayan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Keosayan being controlled here momentarily.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Stumpp keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Stumpp misses with a body kick.
Stumpp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stumpp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stumpp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keosayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Stumpp.
Stumpp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keosayan throws out the jab.
Stumpp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keosayan defends it well.
Stumpp has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Keosayan staying out of range there.
Stumpp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stumpp.
A swing and a miss from Keosayan.
A swing and a miss from Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a body shot but no joy.
Keosayan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keosayan just misses with a punch to the body.
And Stumpp tries to counter it with a takedown but Keosayan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stumpp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stumpp tries to clinch there but Keosayan circles away.
Keosayan lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Stumpp tenderised Keosayan's leg. Keosayan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stumpp moves into the clinch.
Keosayan gets underhooks to prevent Stumpp's takedown attempt.
Stumpp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keosayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keosayan is looking to break free of the clinch but Stumpp has double underhooks.
Stumpp misses with a punch to the body.
Stumpp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keosayan prevents it.
Stumpp is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keosayan to keep the fight standing.
Sergey Keosayan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Stumpp.
Keosayan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan blocking some punches.
Keosayan blocking some punches.
Stumpp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stumpp misses with some punches.
Stumpp struggles to land a body shot inside as Keosayan controls his hands.
Stumpp looking for a takedown.
Keosayan effectively controlling the action here.
Stumpp has Keosayan pressed against the cage, preventing Keosayan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stumpp pushes Keosayan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stumpp misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keosayan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stumpp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stumpp misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keosayan misses with a wild body shot.
And Stumpp tries to counter it with a takedown but Keosayan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keosayan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stumpp is fending him off so far but Keosayan persists. Nope, Stumpp circles away and we're back to standing.
Stumpp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stumpp connects with a solid leg kick.
Keosayan takes a swing at Stumpp's ribcage but misses.
Stumpp is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keosayan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stumpp is fending him off so far but Keosayan persists. Nope, Stumpp circles away and we're back to standing.
Keosayan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stumpp. Stumpp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stumpp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
Keosayan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Keosayan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keosayan 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 Stumpp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stumpp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keosayan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stumpp.
Stumpp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stumpp ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
Stumpp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stumpp manages to avoid it.
Stumpp shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stumpp was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stumpp sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Keosayan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Keosayan tries to buck Stumpp off but Stumpp is having none of it.
Keosayan is not content to let Stumpp control the position.
Keosayan is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stumpp has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stumpp working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Stumpp seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Keosayan is looking for a sweep.
Keosayan can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to control Stumpp's posture but Stumpp avoids it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keosayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stumpp.
Keosayan blocks a leg kick.
Keosayan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stumpp sprawls and moves away.
Keosayan scores with a sloppy right hand. Stumpp should have avoided that one.
Keosayan fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp gets a takedown into half guard.
Keosayan is refusing to be controlled, as Stumpp sits in half guard.
Stumpp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keosayan tries to get to full guard but Stumpp has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Stumpp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Keosayan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Keosayan looks to throw the jab but Stumpp is out of range.
Stumpp gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Keosayan.
Stumpp prevents the takedown attempt.
Stumpp lands with a right to the head.
Stumpp lands a body punch.
Keosayan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stumpp slips under a jab.
Stumpp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Keosayan is looking to reverse the position.
Stumpp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Keosayan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Keosayan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumpp is thwarting Keosayan's attempts to control the position.
Stumpp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keosayan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keosayan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stumpp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stumpp prevents Keosayan from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stumpp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keosayan is just riding it out for now. Stumpp eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Stumpp seems content to control.
Stumpp prevents Keosayan from improving his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stumpp tries to clinch up but Keosayan circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan throws a big shot that misses.
Stumpp misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keosayan. Stumpp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keosayan throws a good cross that connects.
Keosayan misses with a low kick.
Keosayan looking to score a takedown here. Stumpp is defending well but Keosayan drives through and ends up in Stumpp's guard.
Stumpp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keosayan trying to control but Stumpp is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stumpp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Keosayan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stumpp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stumpp regains half guard.
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 Sergey Keosayan.
I think Keosayan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
Our winner, Sergey Keosayan, 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.
In defeat, Peter Stumpp stepped up to the mic, saying 'Vittu, pillu ja puukenkä.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cranky Mark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cranky Mark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raphael Adamson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamson misses with a straight left.
Adamson swinging wildly here.
Mark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Adamson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Cranky Mark has been cut.
Mark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adamson tries a head kick but it misses.
Adamson misses with a leg kick
and Mark counters with a single leg into guard. Adamson didn't expect that.
Mark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adamson is pulling down on Mark's head to control his posture.
Mark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mark throws a big elbow that misses.
Mark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark landing with the ground and pound.
Mark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mark throwing strikes from guard but Adamson blocks nicely.
Mark wants to control from the top but Adamson keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's 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.
Mark throws a chopping leg kick but Adamson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mark connects with a solid leg kick.
Mark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mark avoids the head kick by Adamson.
Mark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adamson sprawls and moves away.
Adamson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adamson cracks Mark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adamson scores with a jab to the head.
Mark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mark throws a leg kick
enabling Adamson to counter with a crisp jab.
Adamson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mark connects with a leg kick. Adamson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mark blocks a jab.
Mark misses with a low kick.
Adamson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Adamson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Adamson throws a low kick, looking for Mark's leg but Mark calmly moves out of range.
Adamson misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Adamson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Adamson blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mark 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 Adamson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adamson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mark misses with a low kick.
Adamson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mark.
Mark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adamson blocks a leg kick.
Adamson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mark throws a leg kick
and Adamson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mark tries to pull guard but Adamson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adamson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Adamson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adamson.
Adamson has Mark pressed against the cage, preventing Mark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adamson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mark.
A head punch on the inside from Adamson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Adamson fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamson stops a takedown attempt from Mark.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Adamson.
Mark is trying to break free.
Adamson trying to control the position but instead, Mark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adamson into the cage.
I was talking to Mark's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mark controls his hands.
Mark jumps guard but Adamson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adamson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adamson smiles and moves away.
Adamson cracks Mark with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Adamson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cranky Mark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adamson.
Adamson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mark thuds his shin into the meat of Adamson's side.
Mark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adamson looking to score a takedown here. Mark is defending well but Adamson drives through and ends up in Mark's guard.
Mark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mark is pulling down on Adamson's head. It's preventing any offense from Adamson, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark is looking for a triangle but Adamson pushes his legs off easily.
Adamson looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick from Adamson lands but Mark takes it in his stride.
Mark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mark, right into the meat.
Raphael Adamson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adamson blocks a head kick by Mark.
Mark takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adamson lands with a good body shot.
Adamson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Adamson scores with a hook to the body. Mark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mark has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Adamson.
Adamson blocks the body kick.
Adamson shoots for a takedown but Mark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adamson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adamson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Adamson blocks the leg kick.
Adamson tries to work over Mark's front leg with a kick but Mark checks it.
Mark feinted with a counter takedown.
Mark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adamsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mark fails with the takedown
and Adamson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Mark is predictable there
and Adamson counters with an inside leg kick.
Mark throws a low kick but Adamson moves out of range easily.
Adamson clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Adamson.
Adamson scores with a shoulder strike.
Adamson misses with some punches.
Mark is trying to pull guard but Adamson has him pressed against the cage.
Adamson working aggressively here.
Adamson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mark backwards.
Mark jumps guard but Adamson stands there with Mark around his waist. Mark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mark wants a takedown.
Adamson misses with some punches.
Adamson tries to throw a body punch but Mark avoids it by throwing Adamson back against the cage.
Adamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mark wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark is trying to pull guard but Adamson has him pressed against the cage.
Adamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mark gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Adamson is trying to get back to full guard.
Adamson is doing well to control the position and prevent Mark from advancing to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamson gets back to full guard.
Adamson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adamson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Adamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cranky Mark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mark throws a leg kick but Adamson moved away.
Mark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adamson.
Mark is looking to chop away at Adamson's legs.
Adamson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adamson is out of range and Mark settles back down.
Mark is looking to chop away at Adamson's legs.
Adamson throws a leg kick but Mark checks it.
Adamson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mark.
Adamson checks a leg kick.
Mark is looking to slow Adamson down with leg kicks.
Mark attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adamson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mark wants to slow Adamson down by chopping away at his legs.
Mark moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAdamson.
Adamson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Mark finds it's target.
Mark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson throws out a loose jab but Mark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adamson checks it well.
Mark connects with an inside leg kick.
Adamson punishes Mark's body with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Adamson as he checks the leg kick.
Mark ducks under a wild hook from Adamson.
Mark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adamson's waist but Adamson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mark off to one side.
Adamson tries to counter with a clinch but Mark shakes him off and moves away.
Mark moves out of range as Adamson throws a body kick.
Adamson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Adamson blocks a leg kick.
Adamson throws a low kick but Mark avoids it.
Mark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mark cracks the inside of Adamson's front leg.
Mark throws a low kick, looking for Adamson's leg but Adamson calmly moves out of range.
Mark throws a sloppy head kick and Adamson moves out of range easily.
Adamson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mark. Mark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson thuds his shin into the meat of Mark's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamson throws a push kick but Mark slaps the foot to one side.
Mark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adamson fakes the leg kick and cracks Mark in the body.
Adamson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mark throws a low kick, looking for Adamson's leg but Adamson calmly moves out of range.
Mark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adamson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adamson throws a hook but Mark blocks it.
Adamson moves away from the strike by Mark.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adamson! But no joy.
Adamson throws a leg kick but Mark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mark throws a low kick but Adamson avoids it.
Mark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adamson is out of range.
Adamson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Mark.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mark or perhaps it was just good defense by Adamson, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mark. That's going to slow Adamson down.
Adamson connects with an inside leg kick.
Adamson cracks the inside of Mark's front leg.
Adamson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adamson blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Adamson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mark thows a leg kick but Adamson checks it
and Adamson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mark tries to land a leg kick but Adamson saw it coming and moves away.
Adamson clinches up against the cage.
Mark is trying to break the clinch but Adamson is controlling him.
Adamson stalling.
Mark tries to break the clinch but Adamson is controlling the position.
Cranky Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Adamson.
Adamson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adamson lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mark tries to pull guard but Adamson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adamson tries to throw a body punch but Mark avoids it by throwing Adamson back against the cage.
Adamson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mark backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adamson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mark backwards.
Mark is trying to pull guard but Adamson has him pressed against the cage.
Mark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mark misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Adamson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Adamson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adamson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Adamson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasaki Kojiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kojiro comes into the arena with Assassin in the Shadows blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sasaki Kojiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Callum Pagnozzi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kojiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kojiro enables Pagnozzi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kojiro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kojiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pagnozzi is aware though and is defending well.
Kojiro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kojiro keeping full guard, as Pagnozzi tries to pass.
Pagnozzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pagnozzi throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Kojiro, not yet.
Pagnozzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kojiro looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pagnozzi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from Kojiro.
Kojiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pagnozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pagnozzi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kojiro lands with a nice body punch.
Pagnozzi lands with a shot to the body.
Pagnozzi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pagnozzi looking to score a takedown here. Kojiro is defending well but Pagnozzi drives through and ends up in Kojiro's guard.
Kojiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pagnozzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojiro keeping moving, preventing Pagnozzi from controlling successfully.
Pagnozzi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kojiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kojiro looking for a guillotine here but Pagnozzi defends easily.
Kojiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pagnozzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojiro is trying to control the position but Pagnozzi postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kojiro misses with an uppercut
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kojiro won't be happy with that.
Kojiro struggling a bit here.
Pagnozzi is chipping away with strikes.
Pagnozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kojiro keeps working.
Pagnozzi misses with the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pagnozzi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pagnozzi trying to control the position but Kojiro is working away.
Kojiro dodges the ground and pound from Pagnozzi.
The strikes coming from Pagnozzi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kojiro is looking to regain half guard here but Pagnozzi keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pagnozzi lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Pagnozzi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kojiro tries to clinch but Pagnozzi is having none of it.
Pagnozzi dodges the punch combination from Kojiro.
Pagnozzi gets a double leg takedown into Kojiro's guard.
Pagnozzi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pagnozzi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kojiro looking for subs off his back but Pagnozzi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pagnozzi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kojiro defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pagnozzi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kojiro's head.
Kojiro trying to control here.
Pagnozzi not doing much here.
Pagnozzi wants to control but Kojiro is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kojiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pagnozzi trying to control but Kojiro is working from the bottom.
Kojiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pagnozzi manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kojiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pagnozzi managing to control the position.
Pagnozzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pagnozzi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kojiro keeping moving, preventing Pagnozzi from controlling successfully.
Pagnozzi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pagnozzi wants to control from the top but Kojiro keeps moving.
Kojiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pagnozzi wants to control from the top but Kojiro keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Callum Pagnozzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kojiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pagnozzi is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pagnozzi.
Sasaki Kojiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kojiro has closed the distance and engaged Pagnozzi in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pagnozzi fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Pagnozzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pagnozzi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kojiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Pagnozzi not doing much here.
Pagnozzi is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojiro is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi moves nicely into side control.
Kojiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kojiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Pagnozzi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kojiro down.
Pagnozzi wants to control but Kojiro is keeping him busy.
Kojiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pagnozzi controlling the action here.
Kojiro is trying to control but can't.
Kojiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pagnozzi.
Kojiro tries to get to full guard but Pagnozzi has control of the leg.
Kojiro actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pagnozzi in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojiro misses with a wild body shot.
Pagnozzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pagnozzi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pagnozzi chips away with some ground and pound.
Pagnozzi won't allow Kojiro to sweep him here.
Pagnozzi trying to control but Kojiro is working from the bottom.
Pagnozzi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sasaki Kojiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kojiro keeping moving, preventing Pagnozzi from controlling successfully.
Pagnozzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kojiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pagnozzi has managed to get both his arms back between Kojiro's legs - danger averted.
Pagnozzi trying to control but Kojiro is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi postures up and lands a big shot to Kojiro's brow.
Kojiro keeping moving, preventing Pagnozzi from controlling successfully.
Pagnozzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kojiro is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Callum Pagnozzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kojiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pagnozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kojiro's sensitive parts.
Kojiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kojiro throws a combination that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kojiro!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pagnozzi trying to control the position but Kojiro is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum Pagnozzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pagnozzi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Pagnozzi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matrim Cauthon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Söderlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Matrim Cauthon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mats Söderlund!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Söderlund.
It looks like Matrim Cauthon has been cut.
Söderlund moves out of range of the body kick from Cauthon.
Cauthon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Söderlund has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Söderlund takes a swing at Cauthon's ribcage but misses.
Söderlund misses with a body shot.
Cauthon is looking to slow Söderlund down with leg kicks.
Söderlund throws a wild body kick that Cauthon sees coming a mile off.
Cauthon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cauthon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sweat Lodge in the buildup to the fight.
Cauthon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Söderlund cracks Cauthon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cauthon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Söderlund's waist but Söderlund gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cauthon off to one side.
Söderlund feints a counter leg kick.
Söderlund throws a jab when Cauthon was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Söderlund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Söderlund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Söderlund scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Söderlund swings for the body but Cauthon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Söderlund lands an overhand right.
Cauthon scores with a nice body kick.
Söderlund blocks the body kick.
Cauthon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cauthon blocks a head kick by Söderlund.
Cauthon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Söderlund misses with a wild body shot.
Söderlund misses with a low kick.
Söderlund misses with a low kick.
Söderlund throws out a powerful jab.
Matrim Cauthon's cut is getting worse.
Söderlund throws a jab but it's blocked by Cauthon.
Cauthon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Söderlund lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cauthon at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Söderlund bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cauthon's head.
Söderlund throws a jab when Cauthon was well out of range.
Söderlund misses the shot to the body.
Söderlund is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cauthon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund throws a low kick but Cauthon avoids it.
Cauthon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Söderlund lands with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Cauthon slams his shin into Söderlund's torso.
Söderlund misses with a low kick.
Söderlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cauthon was well out of range. Poor timing from Söderlund.
Söderlund blocks a head kick by Cauthon.
Söderlund does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cauthon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Söderlund's head.
It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut.
Söderlund throws a series of punches but Cauthon moves out of range.
Söderlund moves out of range as Cauthon throws a body kick.
Cauthon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Söderlund will feel that in the morning.
Cauthon throws a nice head kick!
Cauthon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund throws out a leg kick but Cauthon moves out of range and Söderlund only half commits.
Söderlund lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Söderlund.
Jab by Söderlund.
Matrim Cauthon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Söderlund sends Cauthon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Söderlund is motioning to the referee to let Cauthon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cauthon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cauthon walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Cauthon limp body while Söderlund jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mats Söderlund!
A victorious Mats Söderlund thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willum Gar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willum Gar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gar avoids a kick to the body.
Gar blocks the body kick.
Gar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gar throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Gar blocks a jab.
Gar missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gar moves out of range of the body kick from Queen.
Queen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Queen cracks Gar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gar throws a wild body kick that Queen sees coming a mile off.
Gar throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Queen misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gar wants to slow Queen down by chopping away at his legs.
Queen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Queen is looking to slow Gar down with leg kicks.
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!
Queen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gar is looking for a sweep. Queen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Queen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gar is looking to control Queen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gar avoid being mounted?
Gar gets full guard.
Gar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Queen controls the pace.
Queen stands up over Gar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Gar working for a triangle but Queen defends it easily.
Gar is trying to control the position but Queen postures up.
Gar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Queen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Queen distracts Gar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Queen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gar is looking for a triangle but Queen pushes his legs off easily.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gar's head.
Gar looking for a guillotine here but Queen defends easily.
Queen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Queen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Queen preventing the sweep.
Queen wants to control from the top but Gar keeps moving.
Queen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gar keeping full guard, as Queen tries to pass.
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen trying to control but Gar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Queen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gar clobbers Queen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horrible takedown attempt by Queen or perhaps it was just good defense by Gar, which made it look bad.
Gar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gar scores with a shot to the body.
Gar misses with a straight right.
Queen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gar throws a nice head kick!
Willum Gar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gar misses with a wild body shot.
Gar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Queen.
Gar throws a wild body kick that Queen sees coming a mile off.
Gar is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Queen.
A solid body kick from Queen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gar, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen connects with a crisp jab.
Queen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gar is rocked!
Queen drops Gar with a straight right hand, right on the button! Queen follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Queen!
Post fight, Oliver Queen took to the microphone: 'lol'.
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