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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinz Doofenshmirtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakka Parta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slipknot - Psychosocial kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kakka Parta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kakka Parta!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parta works the jab nicely.
Doofenshmirtz misses the jab.
Parta throws a low kick, looking for Doofenshmirtz's leg but Doofenshmirtz calmly moves out of range.
Parta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doofenshmirtz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parta back to the cage. Doofenshmirtz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Parta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doofenshmirtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Parta.
Doofenshmirtz moves out of range of the leg kick from Parta.
Doofenshmirtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parta manages to avoid it.
Parta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Parta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doofenshmirtz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doofenshmirtz cracks Parta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kakka Parta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parta tries to land a front kick but Doofenshmirtz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for Doofenshmirtz with that takedown attempt.
Parta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parta at a distance.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a nice body kick.
Parta throws a jab when Doofenshmirtz was well out of range.
Doofenshmirtz thuds a left hand into Parta's body.
Parta throws a low kick but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range easily.
Kakka Parta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a right hand.
Parta clinches up with Doofenshmirtz and pushes him back against the cage.
Parta misses with some punches.
Doofenshmirtz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doofenshmirtz lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz misses with the head strike.
Parta gets through Doofenshmirtz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parta misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parta misses with a punch on the inside.
Parta misses with a body punch.
A short left from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doofenshmirtz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Doofenshmirtz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parta.
Doofenshmirtz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Partas head.
A short right from Doofenshmirtz.
Parta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parta working aggressively here.
Doofenshmirtz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doofenshmirtz drives through with a takedown into Parta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Parta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doofenshmirtz pushing down on Parta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Parta is trying is best to control the position here.
Doofenshmirtz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Parta tries to get to full guard but Doofenshmirtz has control of the leg.
Parta has hold of Doofenshmirtz's hands but Doofenshmirtz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz looking for a submission but Parta manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Doofenshmirtz looking to pass the guard.
Parta trying to control the position.
Doofenshmirtz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parta is keeping the position for now.
Doofenshmirtz throwing strikes but missing.
Parta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doofenshmirtz lands a lovely overhand right.
Parta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doofenshmirtz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parta throws out the jab.
Parta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doofenshmirtz throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doofenshmirtz. That's going to slow Parta down.
Parta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parta! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doofenshmirtz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parta throws out a powerful jab.
Parta misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parta throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doofenshmirtz checks a leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Doofenshmirtz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parta defending well though.
Doofenshmirtz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Parta is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
During a confident post fight interview, Heinz Doofenshmirtz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dahl Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas comes into the arena with Ten Typ Mes - Trze'a było blaring out of the sound system. Brandao has chosen Work Hard, Play Hard as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dahl Haas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haas feints and then cracks Brandao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandao down.
Brandao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Dahl Haas has been cut.
Brandao moves forwards but Haas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandao misses with a left hand
and Haas counters with a low kick, right behind Brandao 's knee.
Brandao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haas moves out of range as Brandao strikes.
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Haas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brandao avoids it.
Haas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haas missing with a left hand there. Brandao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Haas.
Decent striking displayed by Brandao there.
Haas forces Brandao back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haas.
Brandao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haas moves into the clinch successfully.
Haas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Haas.
Haas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brandao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haas is defending well for now.
Haas is leaning against Brandao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brandao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haas tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Haas back against the cage.
Haas lands with a short shot to the head.
Haas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Haas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haas blocks a body shot from Brandao.
Still in the clinch, Haas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brandao as Haas tries to tie him up.
Haas lands a shot to the body.
Haas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandao slowing the pace effectively.
Haas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two 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!
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Haas.
Haas scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandao is rocked!
Haas throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Haas tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
Haas misses with some punches.
Haas tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
Brandao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haas lands a shoulder strike.
Brandao is still on wobbly legs! Can Haas finish him?
Haas creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Brandao's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Brandao drops to his knees and Haas pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dahl Haas!
Dahl Haas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristus Koistinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristus Koistinen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koistinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koistinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koistinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Georges was well out of range. Poor timing from Koistinen.
Koistinen 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.
Kristus Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Georges 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koistinen misses with a body shot.
Georges seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koistinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Georges counters with a shoot takedown. Koistinen fights it but they end up in guard.
Georges is working Koistinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Georges won't allow Koistinen to sweep him here.
Koistinen working a defensive guard here.
Koistinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Koistinen, not yet.
Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Koistinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koistinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Georges working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Koistinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georges advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koistinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Georges is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koistinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Georges lands a nice forearm strike.
Koistinen tries to improve position but can't.
Georges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koistinen is trying to improve his position.
Koistinen struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen is not content to let Georges control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Georges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koistinen is looking to reverse the position.
Georges fails to land a wild elbow strike.
I wouldn't like to be where Koistinen is right now.
Georges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koistinen keeps working.
Koistinen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges landing a few strikes.
Georges works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Georges goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Koistinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Georges's guard! Nice work there by Koistinen!
Georges working for a triangle but Koistinen defends it easily.
Georges has an active guard here but Koistinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Georges wants to control but Koistinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koistinen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Georges is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koistinen pulls his head out easily.
Koistinen trying to control from Georges's half guard. Georges has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen wants to control from the top but Georges keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koistinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Georges throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koistinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Georges working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Koistinen has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koistinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Georges is defending against the submission attempts here by Koistinen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Georges looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Georges 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.
Koistinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Georges shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Georges showed some decent athleticism there.
Koistinen wants to improve his position but Georges is controlling well.
Koistinen is trying to control but can't.
Koistinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Georges's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Georges's back!
Koistinen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Georges covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Guy Georges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koistinen looking for the choke from the back.
Koistinen is not going to allow Georges to sit and survive in this position.
Georges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Georges manages to reverse the position and now he's in Koistinen's guard. Nice work there by Georges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koistinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Georges drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koistinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Georges has Koistinen in his guard.
Koistinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Georges working for a triangle but Koistinen defends it easily.
Koistinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georges had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koistinen defends it easily.
Koistinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Georges working for a triangle but Koistinen defends it easily.
Georges has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Koistinen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Georges.
Koistinen working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Koistinen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Georges tries to buck Koistinen off but Koistinen is having none of it.
Georges parries the strikes from Koistinen easily there. Koistinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Georges to escape.
Koistinen wants to stand but Georges is controlling his arm.
Koistinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Georges, who protects the arm well.
Georges gets back to half guard.
Georges regains full guard. Nicely done.
Georges looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Georges is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koistinen is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen wants to pass the guard but Georges is keeping the position.
Koistinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Georges manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koistinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Georges with a nice head shot there.
Koistinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Georges has gone for a leg lock! Koistinen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Georges's guard.
Georges has his foot on Koistinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koistinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Georges throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koistinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kristus Koistinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Koistinen is looking to land body kicks.
Georges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koistinen loads up on a big right hand but Georges slips the punch.
Georges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Koistinen misses with a looping right.
Koistinen throws a shot to the body.
Koistinen connects with a leg kick. Georges looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koistinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Georges is looking to counter punch.
Koistinen throws a hook but Georges avoids it easily.
Georges is looking to counter punch.
Koistinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koistinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Georges was well out of range. Poor timing from Koistinen.
Georges is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Georges lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Koistinen misses.
Georges is looking for a counter combo.
Koistinen throws a wild body kick that Georges sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Koistinen misses
so Georges counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Georges throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koistinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Georges cracks Koistinen with a solid left hand.
Koistinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Georges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Georges postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Koistinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Georges, into his guard.
Georges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koistinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koistinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koistinen looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Georges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koistinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koistinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koistinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koistinen lands a couple of digs.
Georges throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Koistinen escapes and throws Georges's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Georges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koistinen cracks Georges with a big right hand but Georges just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Georges some visible discomfort.
Georges can't do much from the bottom here.
Koistinen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Georges tries to bench press Koistinen off him but Koistinen keeps the position.
Koistinen landing a few strikes.
Koistinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Georges is looking for a sweep.
Georges manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koistinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koistinen.
Koistinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georges wants to control the action here but instead Koistinen manages to pass to full mount!
Georges sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Georges actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Georges tries to get to full guard but Koistinen has control of the leg.
Koistinen is thwarting Georges's attempts to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Georges on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koistinen is working for a kimura but Georges is defending it quite comfortably.
Georges is not content to let Koistinen control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristus Koistinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koistinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristus Koistinen!
Kristus Koistinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen Mongol as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeshi Naoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan throws the left hand but Naoki avoids the punch easily.
Naoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Naoki misses.
Khan throws a series of punches but Naoki avoids them all with ease.
Naoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khan blocks a leg kick.
Khan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Naoki.
Naoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khan has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan jabs at Naoki's body.
Naoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Naoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khan throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Khan lands a jab to the head.
Genghis Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Naoki cracks Khan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Naoki tries to counter with a takedown but Khan is quick to defend against it.
Naoki misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Naoki moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan cracks Naoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Naoki.
Naoki tries for a takedown but Khan circles away easily
and Khan counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Naoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Naoki moves away and avoids it.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Naoki has time to react.
Naoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan throws a hook but Naoki blocks it.
Naoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Naoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Naoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naoki motions for Khan to come forward. Naoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naoki manages to avoid it.
Khan digs a good hook to Naoki's body.
Naoki drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Naoki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Naoki moves away and avoids it.
Khan lunges at Naoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Naoki's hand.
Naoki slips a straight right by Khan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Naoki.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Naoki scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naoki looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.
Naoki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Naoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naoki misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Naoki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Khan trying to move into half guard but instead Naoki has managed to sweep!
Naoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naoki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Khan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Naoki, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naoki.
Naoki jabs Khan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Naoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Naoki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Naoki lands in his opponent's guard.
Naoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan wants to sweep but no luck.
Naoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Naoki defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naoki passes Khan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Naoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khan controlling the position well.
Naoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khan is trying to control but can't.
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.
Naoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khan's head.
Naoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Naoki is thwarting Khan's attempts to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naoki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khan to the ground. Naoki is now in Khan's guard.
Naoki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Naoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khan trying to keep a closed guard but Naoki is proving a slippery customer.
Khan wants to control the position but Naoki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naoki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki thows a huge punch but Khan dodges it nicely.
Khan tries to roll over but Naoki keeps him under control.
Naoki slips a nice elbow through Khan's hands, connecting with Khan's forehead.
Khan tries to get to full guard but Naoki has control of the leg.
Naoki trying to mount his opponent but Khan defends it.
Khan gets full guard.
Khan has his foot on Naoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Khan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khan is trying to control the position but Naoki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naoki postures up.
Naoki trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan checks a leg kick nicely.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A good leg kick by Naoki.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Naoki.
Naoki loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Naoki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Genghis Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan cracks Naoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Naoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khan sprawls and moves away.
Naoki wants to slow Khan down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Naoki saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Naoki lands a high kick!
Naoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Khan feints the counter takedown.
Naoki is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Naoki counters with a right hand to the body.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Naoki ducks down to avoid it.
Naoki attempts a counter takedown but Khan avoids it well and moves away.
Naoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Naoki.
Naoki sets himself, and Khan steps forward looking for the clinch! Naoki avoids it this time.
A big left from Khan misses.
Naoki attempts a counter takedown but Khan avoids it well and moves away.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Naoki moves away and avoids it.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naoki.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Naoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Naoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Naoki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Khan as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
A jab from Khan misses.
Naoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Naoki staying out of range there.
Naoki staying out of range there.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Naoki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to bench press Naoki off him but Naoki keeps the position.
Khan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Naoki's best efforts.
Khan is controlling Naoki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Khan is trying to maintain the position but Naoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Naoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Naoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Khan is refusing to be controlled, as Naoki sits in half guard.
Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Naoki wants to pass the guard but Khan is defending well.
Naoki trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Naoki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Khan misses.
Khan misses with a left hand
and Naoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Takeshi Naoki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Naoki's shoulder, as Naoki tries to avoid the shot.
Naoki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khan staying out of range there.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Naoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Naoki's head but Naoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki lands with an uppercut that bounces Khan off the cage and back into range.
Naoki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naoki misses with a straight left.
Naoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khan with the counter takedown but Naoki avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naoki throws a push kick but Khan slaps the foot to one side.
Naoki misses with a leg kick
and Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
Khan is leaning against Naoki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Naoki tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Naoki back against the cage.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan lands a body punch.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Naoki ducks right into an uppercut from Khan.
Naoki shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khan with the counter takedown but Naoki avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Naoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naoki throws a body shot but no joy.
And Khan tries to counter it with a takedown but Naoki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Naoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Naoki scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan throws a hook but Naoki blocks it.
Naoki attempts a counter takedown but Khan avoids it well and moves away.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Naoki moved out of range.
Khan misses the jab.
Naoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Naoki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Naoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Khan lands a head shot.
Khan swings for the body but Naoki moves out of range.
Khan scores with a jab to the body.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naoki manages to avoid it.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Naoki is out of range.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naoki moves away.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Naoki scores with a push kick.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naoki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Naoki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Naoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Khan keeping full guard, as Naoki tries to pass.
Naoki trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Naoki stands up over Khan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Naoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Naoki staying out of range there.
Naoki looks to land a body kick but Khan moved away.
Khan swings widly with a right hand
and Naoki counters with a takedown into side control.
Khan is looking to reverse the position.
Khan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan gets back to full guard.
Naoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now.
Naoki trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is pulling down on Naoki's head to control his posture.
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Naoki stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Naoki preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Naoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Naoki. Naoki gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Khan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naoki.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Naoki slips the punch.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan lands a jab to Naoki's midsection.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naoki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Naoki wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Naoki throwing strikes but missing.
Naoki throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Naoki trying to control but Khan 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jab, jab by Khan - just one landing.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Naoki winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Naoki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Naoki!
Takeshi Naoki retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Takeshi Naoki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Genghis Khan was interviewed post fight and said 'I am not your father!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esko Takanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takanen's entrance music is Krayzie Bone - Murda Mo. A fine choice. Donowitz has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Esko Takanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esko Takanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick.
Takanen misses the shot to the body.
Takanen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takanen looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz's coach down at Kebab House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Donowitz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Donowitz is looking to score with low kicks.
Takanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz defending well as Takanen loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takanen. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Donowitz instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donowitz tries a body shot but Takanen blocks it.
Takanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Takanen controls the action.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz lands a hook that snaps the head of Takanen backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Takanen controls the action.
Takanen misses with the head strike.
Takanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Takanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takanen.
Takanen misses with the head strike.
Takanen tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takanen.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Takanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takanen looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Takanen looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Donowitz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Takanen.
Esko Takanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen throws a leg kick but Donowitz checks it.
Takanen misses with a hook.
Takanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donowitz checks a low kick from Takanen.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz moves into the clinch.
Donowitz lands with a light punch inside.
Takanen throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takanen.
Takanen tries to stall but Donowitz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Donowitz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takanen or not.
Donowitz lands with a right to the head.
Donowitz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takanen backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz lands a nice uppercut.
Takanen blocking some punches.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Donowitz won't allow it.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takanen.
Donowitz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Takanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Donowitz won't allow it.
Takanen misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
Takanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donowitz.
A body shot lands from Donowitz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Takanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donowitz.
Takanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donowitz.
A short uppercut from Takanen.
Donowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
Donowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Takanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donowitz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod.
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.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Takanen moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takanen, as that shot connected.
Takanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takanen swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Takanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Takanen misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Takanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Takanen scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donowitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takanen throws a head kick but Donowitz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takanen misses with a wild combination.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Takanen throws a front kick that sends Donowitz stumbling back into the cage.
Esko Takanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Takanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takanen has time to react.
Donowitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Donowitz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick from Takanen lands but Donowitz takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Takanen.
Donowitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Takanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Takanen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takanen throws a leg kick but Donowitz checks it.
Takanen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Donowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Takanen.
Donowitz throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
Takanen scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takanen misses with a body punch
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takanen on the side of the head.
Takanen misses with a left hand
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand.
Takanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Takanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donowitz counters with a body kick.
Takanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takanen misses the body punch
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
A quick step to the side and Takanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Takanen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Donowitz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donowitz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takanen throwing a counter right hand but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Takanen lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
Donowitz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takanen lands a nice shot that snaps Donowitz's head back.
Takanen tried to score with a low kick but Donowitz checks it.
Donowitz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donowitz moves out of range as Takanen strikes.
Takanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
A lazy left from Takanen finds it's target.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Takanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Takanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Takanen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takanen swinging wildly here.
Takanen jabs Donowitz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takanen throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Takanen misses with a wild body shot.
Takanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takanen thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Takanen is just out of range.
Donowitz scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takanen swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
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 Esko Takanen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donowitz scores with a punch to the head.
Takanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Donowitz.
Takanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Takanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takanen. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donowitz misses with the body kick
and Takanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Takanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz checks the leg kick.
Takanen throws a series of punches but Donowitz moves out of range.
Takanen throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takanen.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donowitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takanen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takanen throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takanen moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Takanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Takanen misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takanen tries to work over Donowitz's front leg with a kick but Donowitz checks it.
Takanen throws a low kick but Donowitz moves out of range easily.
Donowitz throws out a counter right but Takanen avoids it with no problem.
Donowitz connects with a single shot there.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Takanen avoids it.
Takanen takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen misses with a hook
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand.
Takanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Donowitz thinks about the counter body kick.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takanen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Takanen.
A jab from Takanen misses.
Donowitz catches Takanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Donowitz.
Takanen throws a body kick that misses
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Donowitz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takanen is able to avoid easily.
Takanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz takes one to the side of the head.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takanen lands with a kick to the temple. Donowitz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
Takanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanen walks into a stiff left hand from Donowitz.
Takanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donowitz's sensitive parts.
Takanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takanen takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donowitz blocks a low kick nicely.
Takanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takanen scrambles back to his feet.
Donowitz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takanen on the side of the head.
Donowitz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Donowitzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takanen scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Takanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Takanen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Takanen misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Donowitz blocks the low kick.
Donowitz lands a jab to Takanen's midsection.
Takanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Takanen.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Takanen avoids it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Takanen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Takanen 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.
Takanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Takanen misses with a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Esko Takanen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Takanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Takanen checks the leg kick.
Takanen moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
Takanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Takanen.
Donowitz tries to move into range but Takanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takanen throws a head kick that misses.
Donowitz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Takanen's head but Takanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takanen tries to counter by clinching up but Donowitz breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donowitz throws a lazy body kick
enabling Takanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Takanen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donowitz slips a jab from Takanen.
Donowitz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takanen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Donowitz - the referee stops the clock and Takanen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Donowitz. Takanen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen tries to bum rush Donowitz with a series of wild strikes but Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Takanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz feints a counter leg kick.
Takanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Takanen moved away.
Donowitz lands a front kick.
Takanen scores with the left hand. Donowitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Takanen misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Takanen down.
Takanen throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Takanen misses with a body shot.
Takanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz throws a lazy uppercut
and Takanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donowitz is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen moves out of range of the body kick.
Takanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takanen scores with a spinning back kick!
Takanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Takanen swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donowitz. Donowitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Takanen throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takanen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takanen.
Takanen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takanen scores with a jab to the head.
Donowitz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donowitz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takanen. Takanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donowitz defending well as Takanen loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takanen checks a leg kick.
Takanen misses the body punch
and Donowitz counters with a leg kick.
Takanen throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Takanen looks to land a combination but Donowitz avoids it well.
Takanen throws a sloppy head kick
and Donowitz counters with a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Donowitz tried to score with a low kick but Takanen checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donowitz, right into the meat.
Takanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Takanen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donowitz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takanen misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Takanen's head but Takanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Takanen defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Takanen connects with a right hand. Donowitz shakes it off.
Takanen scoring well with a low kick there.
Takanen misses with a low kick.
Takanen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takanen throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Takanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takanen misses with a straight right.
And Donowitz responds with a good body kick, but Takanen manages to step out the way in time.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Takanen loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Takanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takanen looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Donowitz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Takanen.
A jab from Takanen misses.
Takanen lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takanen tests Donowitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takanen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Takanen misses.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Takanen wants to clinch up but Donowitz keeps it at a distance.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takanen throws a body kick that misses.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takanen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donowitz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takanens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Takanen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand.
Takanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takanen scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donowitz.
Takanen misses with a straight right.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Takanen.
Donowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takanen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takanen.
Donowitz looks for the body kick but Takanen saw that one coming.
Donowitz lands with an uppercut that bounces Takanen off the cage and back into range.
Takanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donowitz wants to clinch but Takanen slips to the side
and Takanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Takanen cracks Donowitz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takanen throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donowitz misses with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
A swing and a miss from Takanen.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takanen tries a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz is looking to clinch.
Donowitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Donowitz.
Takanen throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Donowitz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takanen throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takanen.
Donowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanen with a nice cross.
Donowitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donowitz digs a good hook to Takanen's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takanen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takanen tries to work over Donowitz's front leg with a kick but Donowitz checks it.
Donowitz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Takanen - just one landing.
Takanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Takanen.
Takanen misses with a hook
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Donowitz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Takanen avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz tries to land a front kick but Takanen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donny Donowitz.
I think Donowitz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by I take it up the ass - by lil wayne. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sykk's choice of entrance music: Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vesa Sykk!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lang has time to react.
It looks like David Lang has been cut.
Sykk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sykk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang sizes up Sykk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lang scores with a leg kick.
Sykk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lang, pushing him back against the cage.
Lang tries to circle away but Sykk has him pinned against the cage.
Lang is looking to break free of the clinch but Sykk has double underhooks.
A short left from Lang.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Lang.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lang is working Sykk over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Sykk throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sykk trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Sykk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lang or not.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sykk or not.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang breaks the clinch.
Sykk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
Sykk throws a big shot that misses.
Lang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sykk slips a jab and a cross from Lang.
Lang misses with a hook
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk misses the shot to the body.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk moves to clinch but Lang breaks away
and Lang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sykk working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lang throws a big elbow that misses.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sykk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sykk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Lang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Sykk ducks down to avoid it.
Sykk throws a fast counter high kick but Lang manages to duck under it in time.
Lang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sykk wants to improve his position but Lang is controlling well.
Lang is trying to control the action in half guard but Sykk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk keeping control of the position.
Sykk is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk looking for submissions off his back.
Lang trying to mount his opponent but Sykk defends it.
Sykk misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sykk!
Lang lands a big shot there that rocks Sykk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lang trying to control but Sykk is having none of it.
Lang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sykk looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang controlling from mount.
Lang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lang is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lang lands a couple of good shots and Sykk has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sykk is rocked!
Sykk covers up after that shot from Lang.
Sykk is still in real trouble! Can Lang finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang scoring with big shots to the body. Sykk is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Sykk was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang retains his featherweight title!
David Lang made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This is my world. Good fight Mr sykk but I couldnt let you come down here and beat me. Im glad to be apart of this epic event and I look forward to fucking the shit outta someone from ams fc'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks / Retaliation . Kersikov has chosen Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man as his entrance music. Roman Kersikov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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162 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Kelly lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been told by Kelly's head coaches at River's Edge Gym, LOP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kelly throws a body kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kelly stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Kelly's belly button to the back.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Kelly slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
Kersikov 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.
George Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kelly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kelly scores with a push kick.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kelly throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kelly lands with a good body shot.
Kelly connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kelly with a knee to the head.
It looks like Roman Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov digs a right hand into Kelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelly's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelly.
Kelly throws a nice head kick!
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Kelly avoids it easily.
Kelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
George Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Kelly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kersikov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov moves out of range as Kelly throws a body kick.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Kelly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kelly won't be happy with that.
Kersikov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kelly's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kersikov working the ground and pound from side control.
Kelly is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov swings around for an armbar but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kersikov's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kersikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 George Kelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Kersikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Kelly tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Kelly is predictable there
and Kersikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kelly's guard.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Kelly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Kelly!
Kersikov working for submissions but it's allowed Kelly to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Roman Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov trying to get back to full guard but Kelly takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kelly looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.
Kelly unloads with some shots from mount but Kersikov bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kelly is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kelly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
Kersikov wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.
Kelly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kelly is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Kelly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kersikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov gets full guard.
Kersikov looking for a guillotine here but Kelly defends easily.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelly manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov stands and throws Kelly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov throws an elbow but Kelly slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kersikov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kelly works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roman Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roman Kersikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kelly with a nice cross.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kelly.
Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kelly counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Kelly counters with an outside leg kick.
Kelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kelly moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kelly blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov is trying to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling him.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kersikov's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Kelly throws knees to the body.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Kersikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly stalling in the clinch.
Kelly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kelly has Kersikov pushed against the cage.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov just leaning against Kelly, taking a breather.
A short right from Kelly on the inside.
Knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
George Kelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov works on Kelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelly tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kelly on the inside.
Kelly misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kelly jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kelly throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Kelly cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Kelly.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Kelly clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Kersikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kelly thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kelly moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Kelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Kelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
It appears Kelly was looking to counter with a kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a head shot.
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Kelly throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
George Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Kelly finds it's target.
Kelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Kelly.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kelly quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Kersikov wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kersikov working over Kelly with some ground and pound. Kelly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kelly is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov works his way into full mount!
The referee warns Kelly that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov tries to control but Kelly wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kelly is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Kersikov!
Roman Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esquiva Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotiris Kakoullis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakoullis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcao.
Falcao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Falcao's leg but Falcao calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakoullis.
Falcao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kakoullis is able to avoid easily.
Falcao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kakoullis. Kakoullis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcao. That's going to slow Kakoullis down.
That kick from Kakoullis tenderised Falcao's leg. Falcao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Falcao's calf.
Kakoullis swings widly with a right hand
and Falcao counters with a nice kick to the body.
Falcao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kakoullis.
Falcao moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
Falcao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kakoullis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kakoullis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kakoullis 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
Kakoullis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kakoullis at a distance.
Kakoullis is looking to clinch but Falcao is avoiding it.
Kakoullis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Falcaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kakoullis throws a low kick but Falcao moves out of range easily.
Falcao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kakoullis connects with a right hand. Falcao shakes it off.
Kakoullis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Falcao counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Falcao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Falcao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kakoullis has time to react.
Falcao throws a hook but Kakoullis avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Kakoullis.
Falcao looks to land a body kick but Kakoullis moved away.
Falcao is looking to score with low kicks.
Kakoullis throws out a counter right but Falcao avoids it with no problem.
Falcao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcao missing with a left hand there. Kakoullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kakoullis can pounce on him.
A low kick from Kakoullis is predictable there
and Falcao counters with a nice body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Falcao. Kakoullis shrugs it off though.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
Falcao connects with a body shot that sends Kakoullis's belly button to the back.
Kakoullis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falcao. That did some damage!
Kakoullis lands a leg kick that knocks Falcao off balance momentarily.
Kakoullis scores with a nice head shot.
Falcao 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.
Falcao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kakoullis. Kakoullis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Falcao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Kakoullis connects with a solid leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Falcao moved away.
Falcao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
Falcao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kakoullis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kakoullis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis slips under a jab from Falcao.
It seemed like Kakoullis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kakoullis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kakoullis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kakoullis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Falcao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falcao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakoullis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kakoullis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Falcao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falcao lands a nice hook to Kakoullis's body. Kakoullis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falcao jabs Kakoullis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kakoullis delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao feints and then cracks Kakoullis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kakoullis down.
Falcao lands a big right hand that sends Kakoullis crashing to the mat! Falcao stays standing though and waves Kakoullis back to his feet!
That has opened up Sotiris Kakoullis's cut even more.
Falcao blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esquiva Falcao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakoullis.
Good leg kick by Falcao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Falcao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakoullis can do to turn this around?
Kakoullis lands a front kick.
Kakoullis blocks a leg kick.
Kakoullis takes a swing at Falcao's ribcage but misses.
Esquiva Falcao is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Kakoullis.
Falcao connects with a crisp jab.
Kakoullis missing with a left hand there. Falcao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcao lands a big right hand that sends Kakoullis crashing to the mat! Falcao stays standing though and waves Kakoullis back to his feet!
Kakoullis is rocked!
The cut above Sotiris Kakoullis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kakoullis digs a good hook to Falcao's body.
Falcao throws out a loose jab but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Falcao's leg but Falcao calmly moves out of range.
Kakoullis punishes Falcao's body with a nice straight punch.
Falcao throws a hook to the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Falcao tried to score with a low kick but Kakoullis checks it.
Kakoullis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakoullis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakoullis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Falcao misses with a right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Kakoullis.
Falcao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Falcao sees coming a mile off.
Falcao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kakoullis's calf.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Falcao saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falcao lands a lovely overhand right.
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcao.
Falcao backing away here, and Kakoullis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Falcao throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
Falcao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kakoullis.
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Falcao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis throws a front kick aimed at Falcao's knee but Falcao avoids it well.
Kakoullis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kakoullis walks into a left hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sotiris Kakoullis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Esquiva Falcao!
A relieved looking Esquiva Falcao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky McColgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Gage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McColgan comes into the arena with The Gael blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky McColgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Gage!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McColgan looks for the body kick but Gage saw that one coming.
Gage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been told by McColgan's head coaches at RNC Sport Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like McColgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gage has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for McColgan.
McColgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gage is just out of range.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
McColgan misses with a body shot.
McColgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gage. Gage obviously looking to wear him down.
Gage throws a lazy uppercut
and McColgan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gage really felt that one!
Gage looks to land a left hand but McColgan moved out of range nicely.
Gage moves away from the strike by McColgan.
McColgan misses with a wild body shot.
Gage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McColgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Gage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gage throws a lazy right hand but McColgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gage scores with a one two! McColgan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage throws out a loose jab but McColgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McColgan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gage takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McColgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McColgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McColgan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McColgan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McColgan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gage.
McColgan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McColgan scores with a spinning back kick!
Gage looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McColgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage throws a wild body kick that McColgan sees coming a mile off.
McColgan misses with a body shot.
Gage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McColgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McColgan does it's job there.
McColgan lands a jab to the nose.
McColgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gage. That did some damage!
Gage misses with a two punch combination.
Gage moves in looking to clinch but McColgan pushes him off.
Some bone on bone action there as McColgan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gage needs to keep his hands up - McColgan had a free shot at his head there.
McColgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gage moves away.
Gage steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Gage.
McColgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gage lands a nice looking kick to the body. McColgan takes a step back to recover.
McColgan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McColgan throws a good cross that connects.
Gage looks to land a combination. McColgan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McColgan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McColgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McColgan is looking to land body kicks.
McColgan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McColgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by McColgan as he connects with a hook.
Gage takes one to the side of the head.
McColgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McColgan looks to land a body kick but Gage moved away.
A right-left combo lands from Gage.
Gage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Gage.
Gage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McColgan is out of range.
McColgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gage's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McColgan half committed to a counter leg kick.
McColgan misses the shot to the body.
McColgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McColgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gage misses with a looping left.
Gage throws a nice head kick!
Gage misses with a body shot.
McColgan misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gage. That's going to slow McColgan down.
McColgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McColgan checks it well.
McColgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McColgan misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage lands with an overhand left.
McColgan blocks a head kick by Gage.
McColgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McColgan misses with the combination.
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 Rocky McColgan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McColgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McColgan connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McColgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Gage.
Gage tries to clinch up but McColgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Gage blocks a leg kick.
Gage throws out a counter right but McColgan avoids it with no problem.
McColgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
McColgan lands a nice hook to Gage's body. Gage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Gage there.
McColgan slips a straight right by Gage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McColgan cracks Gage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gage moves into the clinch.
Gage scores with a shot to the side of McColgan's head.
McColgan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McColgan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gage prevents a body shot from McColgan.
McColgan misses with some punches.
McColgan pushes Gage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gage is breathing heavily.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but McColgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McColgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McColgan lands with a good body shot.
McColgan checks a low kick from Gage.
Gage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gage looks to score with a jab to the body but McColgan is just out of range.
Gage motions for McColgan to come forward. Gage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from McColgan tenderised Gage's leg. Gage is trying to keep his angry face on.
McColgan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McColgan scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McColgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gage's sensitive parts.
Gage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McColgan checks it well.
McColgan misses with a kick to the body.
Gage connects with a leg kick. McColgan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gage avoids a kick to the body.
McColgan lands a big head kick that sends Gage tumbling to the mat! McColgan takes a step backwards and waves Gage back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gage is rocked!
It looks like Joe Gage has been cut.
McColgan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gage is still on wobbly legs! Can McColgan finish him?
McColgan takes a swing at Gage's ribcage but misses.
Gage seems to have recovered his senses.
McColgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
McColgan lands a big uppercut and Gage crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gage looks OK. McColgan waves Gage back to his feet!
McColgan drops Gage with a big left hand! Gage is injured, injured bad! McColgan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky McColgan!
Rocky McColgan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Joe Gage was interviewed post fight and said 'EI JUMALAUTA MITÄ PASKAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.
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