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GAMMA#460 Custer v Trudeau 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sooper Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bonham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Bonham 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sooper Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John Bonham!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann takes one on the button.
Mann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Bonham tries to land a front kick but Mann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bonham throws a chopping leg kick but Mann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Bonham backs away, Mann returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mann throws a hook to the side of Bonham's head but Bonham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Bonham misses.
Bonham is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Mann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonham throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonham lands with an uppercut that bounces Mann off the cage and back into range.
Bonham scores with a kick to the body.
Mann looks to land a left hand but Bonham moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mann will feel that in the morning.
Bonham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mann holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mann working hard to break the clinch.
Mann has had enough of the clinch but Bonham keeps him there for the moment.
Mann is trying to break the clinch but Bonham has him pressed against the cage.
Mann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab lands there for Bonham.
Bonham lands with an uppercut that bounces Mann off the cage and back into range.
Bonham thumps Mann with a low kick.
Bonham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mann throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bonham.
Mann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonham is looking to land body kicks.
Bonham 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.
Mann needs to keep his hands up - Bonham had a free shot at his head there.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bonham.
John Bonham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann moves out of range of the body kick from Bonham.
Good leg kick by Bonham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bonham is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bonham, as that shot connected.
Bonham lands with an uppercut that bounces Mann off the cage and back into range.
Mann is rocked!
Bonham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Mann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonham thuds his right hand into Mann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bonham! Mann is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bonham!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Bonham made sure he mentioned Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Sooper Mann had this to say: 'Opponent cheated and is on steroids'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muraki Tunamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHughes has chosen Welcome To My Hood as his entrance music. Nigel McHughes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Muraki Tunamoto's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muraki Tunamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel McHughes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHughes throws a big shot that misses.
McHughes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tunamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McHughes lands with an overhand left.
Tunamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Tunamoto's head coaches at BEVA Fight Home that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tunamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
McHughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McHughes staying out of range there.
Muraki Tunamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunamoto lands with a straight right. McHughes didn't see that one coming.
Tunamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - McHughes circles away.
McHughes throws a hook but Tunamoto blocks it.
McHughes throws a lazy right hand but Tunamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from McHughes misses.
Tunamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but McHughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunamoto tries to clinch but McHughes is having none of it.
McHughes throws out a counter right but Tunamoto avoids it with no problem.
McHughes takes one on the button.
McHughes connects with a crisp jab.
Tunamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McHughes throws a jab when Tunamoto was well out of range.
Tunamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tunamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muraki Tunamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McHughes jabs Tunamoto right on the nose. Tunamoto blinks but takes it well.
McHughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tunamoto is looking to clinch.
Tunamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from McHughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Tunamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McHughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tunamoto misses with an uppercut.
McHughes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tunamoto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tunamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. McHughes should have avoided that one.
Tunamoto misses with a head kick.
A low kick from McHughes is predictable there
and Tunamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tunamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McHughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tunamoto.
A swing and a miss from McHughes.
Tunamoto misses with a hook.
McHughes throws a leg kick but Tunamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tunamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tunamoto misses with a looping left.
McHughes with the counter takedown but Tunamoto avoids it easily.
Tunamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McHughes throws an off balance right hand
and Tunamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tunamoto clobbers McHughes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for McHughes.
McHughes connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from McHughes finds it's target.
A left and a right from Tunamoto both land. Nice combination.
Tunamoto moves in looking to clinch but McHughes pushes him off.
Tunamoto moves into the clinch.
Tunamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tunamoto tries to throw a body punch but McHughes avoids it by throwing Tunamoto back against the cage.
McHughes blocks a body shot from Tunamoto.
Tunamoto blocks an uppercut.
Tunamoto can't find room to land a body shot as McHughes controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McHughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tunamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tunamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Tunamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from McHughes.
McHughes lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from McHughes.
Tunamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Tunamoto tries to throw a body punch but McHughes avoids it by throwing Tunamoto back against the cage.
Tunamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muraki Tunamoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McHughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tunamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Tunamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McHughes is defending well for now.
Tunamoto just leaning against McHughes, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tunamoto.
McHughes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tunamoto avoids it.
Tunamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tunamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Tunamoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Tunamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McHughes backwards.
Tunamoto breaks the clinch.
Tunamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by McHughes.
As Tunamoto backs off McHughes throws a huge counter combo but Tunamoto manages to avoid it all.
McHughes misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tunamoto misses the target.
Tunamoto scores with a nice head shot.
Tunamoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tunamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tunamoto thumps McHughes with a low kick.
Tunamoto slips under a jab.
Tunamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunamoto thows a leg kick but McHughes checks it
and Tunamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McHughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tunamoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Tunamoto.
Tunamoto throws a head kick but McHughes moves out of range.
Tunamoto missing with a left hand there. McHughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tunamoto tries to clinch there but McHughes circles away.
Tunamoto cracks McHughes with a good jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by McHughes. That's going to slow Tunamoto down.
Tunamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McHughes.
Tunamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tunamoto throws an overhand right that lands on McHughes's shoulder, as McHughes tries to avoid the shot.
Tunamoto wants to clinch up but McHughes keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from McHughes. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunamoto wants to clinch up but McHughes keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like McHughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McHughes moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like McHughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tunamoto moves out of range as McHughes strikes.
McHughes tries to keep at a distance but Tunamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
McHughes avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McHughes as Tunamoto tries to tie him up.
Tunamoto breaks from the clinch.
McHughes fails with the takedown
and Tunamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes misses with an uppercut. Tunamoto saw that one coming.
Tunamoto moves into the clinch.
Tunamoto misses with a knee strike.
Tunamoto scores with a shot to the side of McHughes's head.
Tunamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tunamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McHughes scores with the left hand. Tunamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Tunamoto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McHughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Tunamoto.
McHughes throws a counter combo.
Muraki Tunamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Tunamoto wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muraki Tunamoto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McHughes lands with a cross.
McHughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tunamoto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tunamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
McHughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tunamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McHughes shoots in and bounces Tunamoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McHughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McHughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tunamoto keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHughes is working to tighten his grip on Tunamoto's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tunamoto has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McHughes is really squeezing tight and eventually Tunamoto passes out! McHughes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nigel McHughes!
Nigel McHughes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Walhalla Clothing (50 $ / piece), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammarskjold has chosen Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan as his entrance music. Gunnar Steigelmann has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfred Hammarskjold!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steigelmann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann connects with a jab.
Steigelmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Hammarskjold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann cracks Hammarskjold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann pushes Hammarskjold up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammarskjold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steigelmann is defending well.
Hammarskjold goes for a takedown attempt but Steigelmann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steigelmann throws a body kick that misses.
Hammarskjold takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Hammarskjold tries to counter it with a takedown but Steigelmann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steigelmann closes the distance and pushes Hammarskjold back into the cage.
Hammarskjold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfred Hammarskjold.
Steigelmann can't find room to land a body shot as Hammarskjold controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann gets through Hammarskjold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold blocking some punches.
A short left from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann pushes off an throws an elbow but Hammarskjold leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steigelmann tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hammarskjold has Steigelmann pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hammarskjold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steigelmann tumbling to the mat - Hammarskjold dives into Steigelmann's guard.
Steigelmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammarskjold is one step ahead there.
Steigelmann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hammarskjold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steigelmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammarskjold's guard.
Steigelmann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steigelmann wants to stand but Hammarskjold has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammarskjold keeping moving, preventing Steigelmann from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hammarskjold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steigelmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steigelmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steigelmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammarskjold with the counter takedown but Steigelmann avoids it easily.
Steigelmann throws out a powerful jab.
Hammarskjold drops his hands momentarily and Steigelmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Steigelmann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann clobbers Hammarskjold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steigelmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good exchange - Steigelmann coming out on top.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steigelmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hammarskjold. That did some damage!
Steigelmann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steigelmann scores with a jab. Hammarskjold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steigelmann fakes the leg kick and cracks Hammarskjold in the body.
Hammarskjold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steigelmann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steigelmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steigelmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Steigelmann throws a head kick but Hammarskjold moves out of range.
A cross from Steigelmann lands.
Steigelmann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfred Hammarskjold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hammarskjold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hammarskjold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steigelmann throws a nice looking combination but Hammarskjold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammarskjold dives in and grabs Steigelmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steigelmann pushes down on Hammarskjold's head and hops out.
It looked like Steigelmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick there by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann scores with a nice right hand.
Hammarskjold shoots in for a double leg but Steigelmann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steigelmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steigelmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hammarskjolds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steigelmann lands with a cross.
Hammarskjold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steigelmann throws out the jab.
It seemed like Hammarskjold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steigelmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammarskjold can do to turn this around?
Steigelmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hammarskjold.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfred Hammarskjold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hammarskjold on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann has Hammarskjold up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammarskjold looking for a takedown.
Hammarskjold is trying to drag Steigelmann to the mat but Steigelmann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steigelmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steigelmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammarskjold avoids the damage to the body.
Steigelmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammarskjold avoids the damage to the body.
Hammarskjold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steigelmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hammarskjold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steigelmann is defending well.
Steigelmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steigelmann pushes off an throws an elbow but Hammarskjold leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann lands a right hand.
Hammarskjold is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steigelmann blocking some punches.
Hammarskjold is trying to drag Steigelmann to the mat but Steigelmann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steigelmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steigelmann lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Alfred Hammarskjold's cut even more.
The referee calls for Steigelmann to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Steigelmann throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steigelmann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammarskjold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steigelmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Alfred Hammarskjold's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steigelmann has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hammarskjold is trying to keep an underhook but Steigelmann manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Steigelmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammarskjold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hammarskjold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steigelmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steigelmann passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hammarskjold!
Steigelmann controlling from the full mount.
Hammarskjold is trying to stand.
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.
Steigelmann controlling his opponent.
Hammarskjold is looking to get to half guard.
Steigelmann controlling the position easily from mount.
Hammarskjold blocking the ground and pound.
Steigelmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammarskjold is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alfred Hammarskjold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Steigelmann throws a series of punches but Hammarskjold avoids them all with ease.
Steigelmann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick and Hammarskjold moves out of range easily.
Hammarskjold tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammarskjold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steigelmann.
The crowd cheers as Steigelmann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammarskjold doesn't seem phased though.
Steigelmann connects with a solid leg kick.
Steigelmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steigelmann throws the kick towards the body but Hammarskjold avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann catches Hammarskjold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steigelmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steigelmann misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steigelmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Steigelmann misses
and Hammarskjold counters with a nice body shot.
Steigelmann throws out a leg kick but Hammarskjold moves out of range and Steigelmann only half commits.
Hammarskjold tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steigelmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammarskjold is defended easily by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammarskjold is just out of range.
Hammarskjold changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steigelmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hammarskjold under the eye.
Steigelmann throws a hook but Hammarskjold blocks it.
Steigelmann tries to land a front kick but Hammarskjold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steigelmann with a jab.
Hammarskjold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steigelmann tries to avoid it but Hammarskjold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steigelmann to the ground. Steigelmann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alfred Hammarskjold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnar Steigelmann is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann sizes up Hammarskjold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steigelmann. Hammarskjold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammarskjold dives in and grabs Steigelmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steigelmann pushes down on Hammarskjold's head and hops out.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfred Hammarskjold.
Hammarskjold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steigelmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steigelmann lands an overhand right.
Steigelmann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hammarskjold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steigelmann can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammarskjold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steigelmann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammarskjold on the side of the head.
Steigelmann stuffs the takedown.
Steigelmann thuds his right hand into Hammarskjold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steigelmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hammarskjold misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann lands a jab to the nose.
Steigelmann tests Hammarskjold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Steigelmann lands.
Steigelmann lands with a cross.
Steigelmann lunges at Hammarskjold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hammarskjold's hand.
Steigelmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steigelmann feints and then cracks Hammarskjold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammarskjold down.
Steigelmann plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammarskjold takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann cracks Hammarskjold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Hammarskjold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alfred Hammarskjold's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hammarskjold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hammarskjold there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hammarskjold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steigelmann, right into the meat.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammarskjold.
Steigelmann lands a jab to the nose.
Steigelmann misses with a head kick.
Steigelmann lands with a straight right. Hammarskjold didn't see that one coming.
Gunnar Steigelmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steigelmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Steigelmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steigelmann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leslie Harp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivi has chosen Metallica - Ride the Lightning as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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160 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Leslie Harp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Atlas Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi blocks a head kick by Harp.
Harp takes one on the button.
Kivi works the jab nicely.
Harp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harp sets himself, and Kivi steps forward looking for the clinch! Harp avoids it this time.
Harp misses with a kick to the body.
Kivi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kivi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Harp throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Atlas Kivi has been cut.
Kivi throws a wild body kick that Harp sees coming a mile off.
Harp connects with a high kick.
Kivi works over Harp's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harp takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kivi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kivi connects with a body shot.
Harp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harp throws a sloppy head kick
and Kivi counters with a low kick, right behind Harp 's knee.
Kivi avoids the head kick by Harp.
Kivi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harp tries to land a front kick but Kivi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harp attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi is looking to land body kicks.
Harp throws a sloppy head kick and Kivi moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Kivi. Beautiful body shot.
Kivi misses with a looping left.
Harp throws a head kick but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kivi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harp tries a head kick but it misses.
Harp checks a leg kick.
Kivi blocks a head kick by Harp.
Kivi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harp. Harp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kivi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kivi throws a wild body kick that Harp sees coming a mile off.
Harp feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Harp throws a sloppy head kick
and Kivi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kivi looking to pass the guard.
Kivi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi won't allow Harp to sweep him here.
Harp is working hard here to advance position.
Kivi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kivi's guard.
Harp wants to stand and escape but instead Kivi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kivi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harp's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kivi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kivi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Harp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kivi is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kivi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harp keeping moving, preventing Kivi from controlling successfully.
Kivi pushing down on Harp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harp gets back to full guard.
Harp has his feet on Kivi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Leslie Harp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kivi avoids the head kick by Harp.
Kivi throws a good cross that connects.
Kivi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harp on the side of the head.
Kivi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harp changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harp gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kivi counters with a stiff right hand.
Harp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kivi avoids the head kick by Harp.
Good leg kick by Kivi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kivi scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harp tries a head kick but it misses.
Harp throws a head kick but Kivi moves out of range.
Harp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kivi.
Kivi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Harp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi tries to counter with a clinch but Harp shakes him off and moves away.
Kivi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kivi blocks a head kick by Harp.
Kivi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harp.
Harp is breathing heavily.
Kivi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kivi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kivi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kivi avoids the head kick by Harp.
Harp throws a sloppy head kick and Kivi moves out of range easily.
Kivi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Harp throws a head kick but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi is looking to land body kicks.
Kivi works the jab nicely.
Harp misses with a head kick.
Kivi tries to counter with a clinch but Harp shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Kivi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harp throws a nice head kick!
Kivi cracks a nice hook into Harp's ribs.
Harp throws a head kick but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi connects with a body shot that sends Harp's belly button to the back.
Harp takes one to the side of the head.
Harp throws a wild body kick that Kivi sees coming a mile off.
Kivi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kivi looking to slow down the pace here.
Kivi can't find room to land a body shot as Harp controls the action.
Kivi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Kivi.
Harp tries to break free but Kivi pushes him back against the cage.
Kivi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kivi lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Kivi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Harp misses
and Kivi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kivi lands the left hand.
Harp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kivi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harp scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi avoids the head kick by Harp.
Harp tries a head kick but it misses.
Kivi lands with a kick to the temple. Harp shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harp is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi blocks the body kick.
Harp tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kivi. Harp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harp drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kivi sprawls and moves away.
Harp misses with a head kick.
Harp misses with a kick to the body
enabling Kivi to counter with a crisp jab.
Harp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harp.
Kivi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi trying to control the position from guard on top but Harp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kivi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Atlas Kivi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi won't allow Harp to sweep him here.
Kivi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kivi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kivi wants to control from the top but Harp keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kivi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kivi blocks a head kick by Harp.
Kivi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harp is looking to land body kicks.
Kivi blocks a head kick by Harp.
A jab from Kivi finds it's way through Harp's defenses.
Harp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harp doesn't seem bothered though.
Kivi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Harp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kivi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Kivi finds it's way through Harp's defenses.
A head kick misses from Harp.
A head kick misses from Harp.
Kivi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kivi punishes Harp's body with a nice straight punch.
Harp throws a sloppy head kick and Kivi moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Harp misses
and Kivi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kivi just leaning against Harp, taking a breather.
Harp wants to break free but Kivi has control.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi is looking to control Harp's arms but Harp gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kivi has his back to the cage.
Kivi pushes Harp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harp has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Harp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi looking to slow down the pace here.
Harp breaks the clinch.
Harp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kivi moves out of range of the body kick.
Harp misses with a head kick.
Harp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Harp.
The crowd cheers as Kivi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harp doesn't seem phased though.
Harp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kivi connects with a leg kick. Harp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kivi punishes Harp's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Kivi.
Kivi tries to clinch but Harp moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kivi. Kivi obviously looking to wear him down.
Harp walks into a jab.
Kivi avoids the head kick by Harp.
Kivi feints a jab promting Harp to slip. Kivi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harp slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kivi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kivi blocks a head kick by Harp.
Kivi throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kivi. Beautiful body shot.
Kivi scores with a shot to the body.
Kivi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kivi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kivi prevents Harp from standing back up.
Kivi working the head and body with strikes.
Harp is refusing to be controlled, as Kivi sits in half guard.
Kivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harp is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi wants to take a breather but Harp is having none of it.
Kivi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kivi is looking for a kimura but Harp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kivi to get the leverage.
Harp wants to get back to his feet.
Harp tries to roll over but Kivi keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harp pushes Kivi off looking to stand but Kivi dives back in and keeps control.
Kivi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kivi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kivi.
Leslie Harp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harp.
Kivi landing some decent shots from guard.
Kivi pushing down on Harp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kivi is looking to take a break and control but Harp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kivi is trying to work for a kimura but Harp is defending well.
Kivi is trying to control the action in half guard but Harp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi prevents Harp from standing back up.
Harp is defending against the submission attempts here by Kivi.
Harp wants to get back to his feet.
Kivi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harp sees it coming and defends easily.
Kivi seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kivi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kivi.
Harp is trying to stand back up but Kivi is controlling him
Atlas Kivi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kivi is looking to take a break and control but Harp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harp was well out of range. Poor timing from Kivi.
Kivi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kivi avoids the head kick by Harp.
Harp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kivi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harp doesn't seem bothered though.
Kivi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas Kivi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kivi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas Kivi!
Atlas Kivi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Beater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Beater!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beater swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Beater moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barbosa looks to throw a body kick
and Beater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa tries to land a front kick but Beater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Beater misses.
Beater missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa tries to land a leg kick but Beater saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Beater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Beater.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Beater avoids it well and moves away.
Beater throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beater's sensitive parts.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbosa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Beater.
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Beater's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beater tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Beater.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beater lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbosa backs up against the cage.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beater takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses
and Beater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Beater throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barbosa throws a combination that misses
and Beater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa wants to land a leg kick but Beater is out of range.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beater now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beater takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beater misses with a hook.
Beater just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Beater sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beater throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Beater scores with a four punch combination!
Beater looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meat Beater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa tries to score with a low kick but Beater moves his leg out of the way.
Beater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beater connects with an inside leg kick.
Beater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beater avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beater throws a lazy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a single leg into guard. Beater didn't expect that.
We've been hearing that Barbosa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barbosa trying to control but Beater is working from the bottom.
Barbosa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa postures up in Beater's guard and throws a big left but Beater blocks it.
Beater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beater wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beater is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
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.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Beater's body.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beater was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Beater misses with a low kick.
Beater fails to land with a series of punches.
Beater darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Beater has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Beater checks a low kick from Barbosa.
Beater unleashes a big counter combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beater lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Beater manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbosa jabs Beater to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Meat Beater 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.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Beater to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa keeps Beater at a distance using the push kick.
Beater swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Beater with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Beater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beater misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beater throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beater misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beater on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Beater misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa tries to work over Beater's front leg with a kick but Beater checks it.
Beater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beater.
Beater scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Beater moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Beater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beater looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Beater was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa is looking to slow Beater down with leg kicks.
Beater throws a head kick that misses.
Beater throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beater lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beater.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beater connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beater.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beater lands a jab to the head.
Beater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Beater is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Beater into the cage.
Beater looking to stall.
Barbosa misses with a knee to the head.
Beater throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beater lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbosa looking to throw knees to the head but Beater is blocking nicely.
Barbosa looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Beater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beater throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Beater.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the body.
Beater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beater feints a counter leg kick.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Beater sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beater.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Beater moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beater throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Beater looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Beater is quick to defend against it.
Beater throws a low kick, looking for Barbosa's leg but Barbosa calmly moves out of range.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beater looks to land a combination. Barbosa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meat Beater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Beater was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beater staying out of range there.
Meat Beater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beater lands a lovely overhand right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beater lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Beater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Beater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beater misses with a hook.
Barbosa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beater tries to improve position but can't.
Barbosa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beater sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Beater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beater is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barbosa is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to control for a moment but Beater uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Barbosa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barbosa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beater is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Beater blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barbosa.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barbosa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beater gets caught flat footed, as Barbosa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Beater is retaining full guard.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Beater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barbosa looking to control.
Beater won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Barbosa 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Beater wants to get back to his feet.
Barbosa throwing shots but Beater is blocking nicely.
Beater gets back to full guard.
Barbosa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barbosa stops Beater from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beater looking for a sweep. Not yet Beater, not yet.
Beater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beater lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa tries a low kick but Beater avoids it.
Hector Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Beater as he checks the leg kick.
Beater misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Beater blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beater swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Meat Beater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a combination that misses
and Beater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beater 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 Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meat Beater!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pyry Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele's entrance music is Perkele . A fine choice. Torturo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mogwai - Katrien kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyry Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Torturo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Torturo.
Torturo blocks a leg kick.
Torturo takes one to the chin there.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Torturo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Torturo tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkele is wise to it.
Torturo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Torturo delivers a nice body kick.
Torturo misses the jab.
Torturo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perkele throws a solid leg kick but Torturo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perkele.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torturo.
Torturo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torturo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Torturo checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torturo! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torturo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perkele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torturo.
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!
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perkele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Torturo moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
Perkele connects with a looping right hand.
Torturo throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Torturo counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
A jab from Perkele does it's job there.
Torturo keeps Perkele at a distance using the push kick.
Torturo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perkele.
A little jabbing left from Torturo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Torturo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torturo looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Torturo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A leg kick checked by Torturo.
Perkele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perkele connects with a jab.
Perkele tries to land a body kick
and Torturo counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Torturo throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Torturo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torturo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the liver by Perkele. Beautiful body shot.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torturo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele throws a front kick aimed at Torturo's knee but Torturo avoids it well.
Torturo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torturo moves away.
Perkele scores with a jab to the head.
Perkele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torturo 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.
Perkele throws a low kick, looking for Torturo's leg but Torturo calmly moves out of range.
Torturo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Torturo checks a leg kick nicely.
Perkele throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Torturo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Perkele misses with a head kick.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torturo throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Perkele lands a head shot.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torturo.
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Torturo moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Perkele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perkele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perkele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torturo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perkele misses with a leg kick.
Torturo slips under a jab.
Torturo counters with a body kick.
Perkele slips a straight right by Torturo.
Torturo wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torturo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perkele is out of range and Torturo settles back down.
Torturo throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Perkele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torturo scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele misses with a leg kick.
Perkele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Torturo.
Perkele throws a leg kick that misses.
And Torturo responds with a good body kick, but Perkele manages to step out the way in time.
Perkele slips a jab from Torturo.
The crowd cheers as Torturo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perkele doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy left from Torturo finds it's target.
Perkele misses with a hook
and Torturo counters with a good low kick that Perkele was not able to check.
Torturo looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Torturo throws a leg kick but Perkele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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 Pyry Perkele will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Perkele moves away from the strike by Torturo.
Torturo throws a sloppy head kick and Perkele moves out of range easily.
Torturo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perkele takes a swing at Torturo's ribcage but misses.
Torturo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Perkele throws a wild body kick that Torturo sees coming a mile off.
Some bone on bone action there as Torturo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perkele will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Torturo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pyry Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Torturo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It appears Perkele was looking to counter with a kick there.
Perkele motions for Torturo to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torturo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perkele is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Torturo's head but Torturo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torturo checks a leg kick.
Torturo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perkele ducks right into an uppercut from Torturo.
Perkele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele blocks a jab.
Pyry Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele scores with a kick to the body.
Torturo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Torturo throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perkele checks a leg kick.
Perkele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Torturo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torturo was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Perkele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torturo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Torturo throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
Perkele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torturo throws a leg kick but Perkele moved away.
Perkele throws a solid leg kick but Torturo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perkele.
Torturo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Torturo blocks a jab.
Torturo misses the shot to the body.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Torturo slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Torturo moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Perkele tries a low kick but Torturo avoids it.
Perkele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Perkele. Torturo shrugs it off though.
Perkele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torturo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perkele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torturo avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Perkele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torturo is out of range and Perkele settles back down.
Perkele cracks the inside of Torturo's front leg.
Perkele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perkele misses with a kick to the body.
Perkele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torturo circles away quickly and effectively.
Perkele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Torturo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perkele. That did some damage!
Torturo checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo scores with a push kick.
Torturo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torturo throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele is looking to counter punch.
Torturo throws a leg kick
and Perkele counters with a body kick.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Torturo is just out of range.
Perkele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torturo! But no joy.
Perkele punishes Torturo's body with a nice straight punch.
Perkele is looking to slow Torturo down with leg kicks.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Torturo's front leg but catches the back leg as Torturo tries to avoid it.
Torturo misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Perkele.
Torturo misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
Perkele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torturo checks a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perkele throws a low kick but Torturo avoids it.
Perkele moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTorturo.
Torturo checks a leg kick.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Perkele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Perkele.
Torturo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Torturo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perkele. Perkele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Torturo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Torturo. Torturo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Perkele dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torturo.
Good leg kick by Torturo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torturo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perkele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perkele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Perkele tried to counter with a leg kick but Torturo avoided it.
Perkele avoids a kick to the body.
Perkele is looking to chop away at Torturo's legs.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torturo manages to avoid it.
Torturo just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Torturo checks a leg kick.
Torturo tries to clinch but Perkele is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Perkele finds it's target.
Torturo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perkele throws a chopping leg kick but Torturo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torturo works the jab nicely.
Torturo throws a low kick but Perkele avoids it.
Torturo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torturo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torturo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torturo.
Perkele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Torturo.
Torturo connects with a right hand. Perkele shakes it off.
Perkele throws a low kick but Torturo avoids it.
Torturo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perkele's head backwards.
Torturo scores with a nice head shot.
Perkele tries to land a leg kick but Torturo saw it coming and moves away.
Torturo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marko Torturo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Torturo tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkele is wise to it.
Torturo scores with a jab. Perkele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perkele throws a body punch but Torturo moves out of range.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Torturo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torturo.
Torturo misses with a head kick.
Torturo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perkele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perkele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torturo.
Torturo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Perkele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torturo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torturo moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkele.
Torturo throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Torturo throws a leg kick
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torturo checks a low kick from Perkele.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Torturo's front leg but catches the back leg as Torturo tries to avoid it.
Torturo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perkele scores with a shot to the body.
Perkele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Torturo lands a jab.
Perkele is rocked!
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
Torturo scores with a body shot.
Torturo misses with a body kick.
Torturo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torturo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perkele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Torturo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Torturo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pyry Perkele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Torturo fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele tries to land knees in the clinch but Torturo avoids the damage to the body.
Torturo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Torturo.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torturo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Torturo.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perkele is struggling to control the position.
Torturo lands a nice uppercut.
Torturo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marko Torturo.
I think Perkele has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyry Perkele!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pyry Perkele waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yorick Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercury has chosen Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Freddie Mercury will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Yorick Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Freddie Mercury!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Mercury finds it's target.
Mercury has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mercury throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Mercury.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercury tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Mercury lands.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Mercury is out of range.
Mercury slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown throws a body punch but Mercury moves out of range.
Brown takes a swing at Mercury's ribcage but misses.
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!
Mercury takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mercury attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Mercury makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mercury.
Mercury throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mercury throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown throws a jab when Mercury was well out of range.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercury manages to avoid it.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercury is just out of range.
Mercury fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercury.
Mercury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mercury tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Mercury back against the cage.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercury's elbow.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Mercury controls the action.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Mercury avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Mercury is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mercury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mercury tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercury lands a nice uppercut.
Mercury misses with a punch to the body.
Brown blocks a body shot from Mercury.
Mercury lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Mercury controls his hands.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercury swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Mercury is controlling him.
Mercury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown prevents a body shot from Mercury.
Brown prevents a body shot from Mercury.
A head punch on the inside from Mercury fails to land.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mercury.
Mercury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mercury lands with a light punch inside.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mercury breaks the clinch.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mercury connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercury moves away from the strike by Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a swing at Mercury's ribcage but misses.
Mercury is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mercury jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Mercury counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercury misses with a low kick.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercury manages to avoid it.
Mercury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercury is just out of range.
Mercury lands a jab to the nose.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mercury lands with a nice body kick.
Mercury needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Freddie Mercury has been cut.
Mercury throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown misses the body punch
enabling Mercury to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown takes a swing at Mercury's ribcage but misses.
Mercury throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Mercury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Mercury's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mercury takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Mercury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mercury tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mercury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercury getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mercury misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Brown throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mercury avoids it.
Mercury is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Mercury throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Mercury turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Mercury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freddie Mercury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Mercury's shoulder, as Mercury tries to avoid the shot.
Mercury connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown motions for Mercury to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Brown backs off Mercury throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
Brown connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Mercury has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brown walks into a jab.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercury.
Mercury slips a jab from Brown.
Brown is looking to wear down Mercury with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mercury.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Mercury lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Mercury 's knee.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Freddie Mercury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a hook but Mercury blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mercury avoids the body shot from Brown.
Mercury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercury chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercury under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Mercury does it's job there.
Mercury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercury throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brown scores with a kick to the body.
Mercury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Mercury appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercury moves away.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown sets himself, and Mercury steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
Mercury avoids the body shot from Brown.
A low kick from Mercury misses
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown digs a good hook to Mercury's body.
Good leg kick by Mercury there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mercury throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercury has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown 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.
Brown throws a jab when Mercury was well out of range.
Mercury throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mercury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Mercury lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Mercury is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mercury slips under a jab from Brown.
A nice side step and Mercury releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Mercury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercury scores with a kick to the body.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercury manages to avoid it.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Mercury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
That has opened up Freddie Mercury's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercury tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mercury thinking.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses.
Mercury lands a head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Mercury down.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Mercury moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercury manages to avoid it.
Mercury misses with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a hook but Mercury avoids it easily.
Mercury takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercury ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Mercury unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Mercury was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yorick Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Mercury's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown swings for the body but Mercury moves out of range.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mercury can pounce on him.
Brown checks a low kick from Mercury.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown misses the body punch
and Mercury counters with a leg kick.
Mercury misses with a body kick.
Brown takes a swing at Mercury's ribcage but misses.
Mercury lands a front kick.
Mercury plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mercury moves out of range as Brown strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mercury counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mercury.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercury feints a counter leg kick.
Mercury throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercury was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Mercury lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Mercury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Mercury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercury throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mercury takes a step back to recover.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Jab by Brown.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mercury.
Mercury lands with a cross.
Mercury attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mercury makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercury throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Mercury moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mercury fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.
Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mercury walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Mercury has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mercury in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown takes a swing at Mercury's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Mercury shrugs it off though.
Mercury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercury takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mercury lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown defending well as Mercury loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws the left hand but Mercury avoids the punch easily.
Mercury unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Mercury.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercury was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mercury tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Mercury scores with a nice body kick.
Brown lunges at Mercury with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercury's hand.
Mercury moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Mercury.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercury. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mercury is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mercury bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercury goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Mercury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercury now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mercury. Brown shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mercury, as that shot connected.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mercury avoids the body shot from Brown.
Mercury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mercury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Mercury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mercury has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Mercury!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Spazstor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spazstor has chosen The Game - When My Niggas Come Home(Feat.Pharell and Snoop Dogg) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Zlatan Spazstor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zlatan Spazstor!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spazstor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Spazstor throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Spazstor 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.
Spazstor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Spazstor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Charlie Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Spazstor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy swings for the body but Spazstor moves out of range.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Spazstor.
Spazstor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murphy checks a low kick from Spazstor.
Spazstor tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spazstor's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spazstor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Spazstor.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Restricted area that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spazstor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spazstor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spazstor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spazstor throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to bum rush Spazstor with a series of wild strikes but Spazstor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Spazstor scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
Spazstor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spazstor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spazstor dodges an elbow strike from Murphy.
Spazstor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spazstor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Murphy.
It looks like Zlatan Spazstor has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Spazstor.
Spazstor lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor misses with a punch to the body.
Spazstor lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Spazstor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spazstor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spazstor takes a shot to the head.
Spazstor has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Spazstor breaks the clinch.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Spazstor throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Spazstor back into the cage.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Spazstor misses with some punches.
Spazstor blocks an uppercut.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Spazstor improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy tries a body shot but Spazstor blocks it.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Spazstor.
Spazstor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Spazstor has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Spazstor is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to work over Spazstor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spazstor as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Spazstor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Spazstor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spazstor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Spazstor knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spazstor moves out of range as Murphy throws a body kick.
Murphy clinches.
A shot in the inside from Spazstor.
Spazstor lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
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 Charlie Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zlatan Spazstor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spazstor throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Spazstor throws a lazy head kick
and Murphy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spazstor. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Spazstor struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Spazstor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spazstor breaks the clinch.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Spazstor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spazstor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zlatan Spazstor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spazstor misses with a body shot.
Spazstor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murphy is out of range and Spazstor settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spazstor.
Murphy scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spazstor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murphy duly obliges.
Spazstor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Spazstor gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spazstor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spazstor working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Spazstor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Spazstor digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Charlie Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Murphy blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.
Spazstor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spazstor breaks from the clinch.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Spazstor counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Charlie Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spazstor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Spazstor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spazstor looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
As Spazstor looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo bu Spazstor just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Spazstor.
Murphy 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.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spazstor is looking to land body kicks.
A solid body kick from Murphy.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Spazstor.
Spazstor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Spazstor cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Spazstor slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Murphy moves forwards but Spazstor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spazstor finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spazstor. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Spazstor.
Murphy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spazstor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spazstor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy tries to clinch up
letting Spazstor counter with a right hand.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spazstor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spazstor throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy jabs Spazstor right on the nose. Spazstor blinks but takes it well.
Spazstor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spazstor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spazstor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spazstor.
Murphy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spazstor just manages to avoid it.
Spazstor looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Spazstor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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 Charlie Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zlatan Spazstor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Spazstor throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Spazstor scores with a body shot.
Murphy scores with a push kick.
Murphy throws a head kick but Spazstor moves out of range.
Spazstor looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Murphy cracks Spazstor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spazstor scores with a body shot.
Spazstor throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spazstor.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spazstor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spazstor lands a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spazstor! But no joy.
Murphy clobbers Spazstor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor scores with a nice strike.
Murphy is rocked!
Spazstor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Murphy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spazstor moves away.
Spazstor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spazstor misses with a hook.
Spazstor misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Zlatan Spazstor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spazstor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spazstor.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Spazstor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spazstor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spazstor looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spazstor.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spazstor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spazstor misses with a body kick.
Spazstor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spazstor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Spazstor fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Spazstor moves out of range easily.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Spazstor misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Spazstor's head back.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spazstor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murphy! Spazstor lets Murphy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Spazstor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Spazstor circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spazstor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Spazstor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spazstor staying out of range there.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spazstor circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spazstor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charlie Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charlie Murphy.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Murphy!
Zlatan Spazstor spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir comes into the arena with Pride blaring out of the sound system. Uusisto has chosen System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Noir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir looks to land a left hand but Uusisto moved out of range nicely.
Uusisto misses with a takedown attempt - Noir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uusisto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noir back to the cage. Uusisto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Noir moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Uusisto.
We've been hearing reports that Noir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Uusisto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noir lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Uusisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Uusisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Uusisto lands with a kick to the temple. Noir shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Uusisto tries to sprawl but Noir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uusisto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Uusisto is pressing down on Noir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Noir tries to free his leg and advance position but Uusisto is retaining full guard.
Uusisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Uusisto, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir wants to control from the top but Uusisto keeps moving.
Uusisto wants to sweep here but Noir controlling him for the moment.
Uusisto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Noir is looking to work some ground and pound but Uusisto has wrist control.
Uusisto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noir throws a big right hand that misses.
Uusisto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uusisto wants to sweep here but Noir controlling him for the moment.
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.
Noir tries to free his leg and advance position but Uusisto is retaining full guard.
Uusisto trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uusisto misses with an uppercut. Noir saw that one coming.
Noir slips a straight right by Uusisto.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Noir swats away the attempt to clinch by Uusisto.
Noir fires out a quick counter leg kick but Uusisto just manages to avoid it.
Noir lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noir scores with a hook.
Noir throws a hook but Uusisto blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Uusisto.
Noir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uusisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir throws a body kick that misses.
Uusisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Noir.
Uusisto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uusisto somewhat.
Noir throwing a counter right hand but Uusisto manages to avoid it.
Noir throws a push kick but Uusisto slaps the foot to one side.
Noir connects with a looping right hand.
Uusisto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marshall Noir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurmas Uusisto.
Noir throws a big shot that misses.
Uusisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Noir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uusisto.
Uusisto throws a solid leg kick but Noir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Uusisto.
Noir slips a straight right by Uusisto.
Noir connects with a body shot that sends Uusisto's belly button to the back.
Uusisto shoots in looking for a takedown. Noir tries to sprawl out of it but Uusisto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Noir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Noir misses.
Uusisto with the counter takedown but Noir avoids it easily.
Noir thumps Uusisto with a low kick.
Uusisto tries to clinch up but Noir circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Noir tries to keep at a distance but Uusisto has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Uusisto.
Noir is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Uusisto can't fight it off and eventually Noir manages to take the fight to the floor. Uusisto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Uusisto keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Noir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Uusisto checks a low kick from Noir.
Uusisto tries to clinch but Noir is having none of it.
Noir stuns Uusisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Noir shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Noir showed some decent athleticism there.
Uusisto actively working from the bottom here.
Uusisto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Noir.
Noir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Uusisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Uusisto, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uusisto is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Uusisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noir with a nice head shot there.
Noir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uusisto is trying to control the position but Noir postures up.
Noir wants to pass the guard but Uusisto is keeping the position.
Uusisto keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
Uusisto wants to sweep here but Noir controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uusisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noir manages to get himself to full guard.
Noir controls Uusisto momentarily but Uusisto frees himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Uusisto working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Uusisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noir looking to control.
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uusisto preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Noir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Noir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto tries to bench press Noir off him but Noir keeps the position.
Uusisto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Uusisto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noir pulls his head out easily.
Noir working over Uusisto with some ground and pound. Uusisto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uusisto is trying to maintain the position but Noir is very close to passing his half guard.
Uusisto trying to get back to full guard but Noir takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Noir controlling from mount.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uusisto can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir trying to control but Uusisto is having none of it.
Noir landing strikes, looking to finish!
Uusisto wants to control but Noir is having none of it.
Uusisto working to try and regain half guard.
Noir is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noir trying to control but Uusisto is having none of it.
Marshall Noir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uusisto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Noir dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Noir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Noir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Noir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uusisto.
Noir throws a lazy right hand but Uusisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uusisto misses with a low kick as Noir jumps back.
Uusisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Noir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Uusisto's hands.
Uusisto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uusisto missing with a left hand there. Noir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir lands with an uppercut that bounces Uusisto off the cage and back into range.
Uusisto slips under a jab from Noir.
Noir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noir gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto struggling a bit here.
Uusisto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Noir's best efforts.
Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noir passes into side control, despite Uusisto's attempt to control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Noir tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Uusisto is trying to control Noir's posture but Noir avoids it.
Noir working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto can't do much from the bottom here.
Uusisto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Uusisto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noir is looking to take a break and control but Uusisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uusisto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Uusisto is not content to let Noir control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto is looking to reverse the position.
Uusisto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Uusisto wants to control but Noir postures up.
Uusisto is trying to improve his position.
Noir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Uusisto is trying to get back to half guard.
Noir lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto is trying to improve his position.
Uusisto struggling a bit here.
Noir cracks Uusisto with a big elbow.
Noir wants to control but Uusisto is keeping him busy.
Uusisto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noir looks up at the clock and then as Uusisto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Noir smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Noir trying to control the position but Uusisto is working away.
Noir lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Noir clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uusisto moves away.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Uusisto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Uusisto blocks the leg kick.
Uusisto slips under a jab.
Uusisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noir thumps Uusisto with a low kick.
Noir lands an overhand right.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshall Noir is winning the standup battle so far.
Noir connects with the punch.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uusisto misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir motions for Uusisto to come forward. Noir throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noir shoots in and gets a takedown into Uusisto's guard.
Noir is working Uusisto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Uusisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Noir passes into half guard.
Uusisto gets full guard.
Noir wants to control from the top but Uusisto keeps moving.
Noir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noir trying to control but Uusisto is working from the bottom.
Noir is pushing down on Uusisto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uusisto is fighting to maintain full guard but Noir has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto is positioning himself well to prevent Noir advancing to mount.
Noir tries to pass to full mount but Uusisto defends it.
Uusisto wants to control but Noir passes into side.
Uusisto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Noir's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Uusisto tries to get to full guard but Noir has control of the leg.
Uusisto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uusisto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto wants to sweep here but Noir controlling him for the moment.
Uusisto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uusisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noir is one step ahead there.
Noir works over Uusisto with some ground and pound from guard.
Noir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Noir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Noir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uusisto is just riding it out for now. Noir eventually gives up the hold.
Uusisto trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto wants to improve his position but Noir is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Uusisto is looking to control Noir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uusisto avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Noir had his way with Jurmas Uusisto in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Uusisto tries to clinch but Noir is having none of it.
Noir is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Uusisto misses the target.
Noir feints and as Uusisto raises his hands in defense, Noir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Noir wants to control from the top but Uusisto keeps moving.
Noir looking to pass the guard.
Noir trying to control but Uusisto is working from the bottom.
Noir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uusisto is looking for a triangle but Noir pushes his legs off easily.
Uusisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Uusisto, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uusisto working a defensive guard but Noir passes into half guard.
Noir lands with a punch from half guard.
Noir is thwarting Uusisto's attempts to control the position.
Noir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Noir works his way into side control.
Noir landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir has control of an arm but Uusisto manages to advance to Noir's back!
Uusisto lands a shot to the head.
Noir just trying to survive but Uusisto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Uusisto is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Noir up.
I really don't envy Noir right now.
Jurmas Uusisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uusisto lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Noir tries to break free.
Noir is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uusisto somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Noir is defending well though. Uusisto let's go of the attempt for now.
Noir is really stuck here.
Noir defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Uusisto has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Noir's body.
A lull in the action here.
Marshall Noir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto has the hooks in. Noir is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The referee is taking a good look at Noir as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Uusisto!
I really don't envy Noir right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uusisto gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Noir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Uusisto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jurmas Uusisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noir 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Noir!
Marshall Noir retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Marshall Noir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Trudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierre Trudeau acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Pierre Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Custer.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Custer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trudeau. Trudeau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Pierre Trudeau has been cut.
Custer lands a jab to the head.
Custer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trudeau.
Nice uppercut lands for Custer. That snapped Trudeau's head back.
Custer cracks Trudeau with an open hand slap.
Trudeau connects with a looping right hand.
Trudeau misses with a hook.
Trudeau misses with a looping right.
Custer scores with a body shot.
Trudeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Custer throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trudeau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Custer can pounce on him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Trudeau has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Trudeau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trudeau lands with a hook. Custer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trudeau checks a low kick from Custer.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trudeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Custer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Custer connects with a body shot.
Custer takes a swing at Trudeau's ribcage but misses.
Trudeau checks a low kick from Custer.
Trudeau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trudeau tries to clinch up but Custer circles away and keeps his distance.
Trudeau cracks Custer with an open hand slap.
A solid body kick from Custer.
Custer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trudeau pinned against the cage. Trudeau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trudeau moves away.
Trudeau avoids the body shot from Custer.
Trudeau throws a solid leg kick but Custer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trudeau.
Trudeau looks to throw the jab but Custer is out of range.
Custer looking to score a takedown here. Trudeau is defending well but Custer drives through and ends up in Trudeau's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custer throws a strike but Trudeau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau postures up.
Trudeau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Custer wants to sweep but no luck.
Trudeau wants to control from the top but Custer keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trudeau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Custer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trudeau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trudeau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Custer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Custer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trudeau pushes down on Custer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Custer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trudeau is controlling the pace.
Trudeau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trudeau is looking to take a break and control but Custer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Custer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Custer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Custer is working hard here to advance position.
Custer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trudeau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Custer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Custer tries to get to full guard but Trudeau has control of the leg.
Trudeau wants to take a breather but Custer is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Custer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Custer takes one on the button.
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 Jesse Custer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Trudeau'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.
Custer misses the shot to the body.
Custer lands a jab to the head.
Custer throws a hook but Trudeau avoids it easily.
Trudeau tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Custer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trudeau can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Trudeau. Custer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trudeau connects with a single shot there.
Custer throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Trudeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Custer misses with a right hand
and Trudeau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Custer thinking.
Custer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trudeau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Custer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Custer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trudeau cracks Custer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Custer swings for the body but Trudeau moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Custer.
Trudeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Custer.
Custer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trudeau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Custer looks to land a right hand but Trudeau moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trudeau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Custer, pushing him back against the cage.
Custer tries a body shot but Trudeau blocks it.
Custer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Custer misses with the head strike.
Trudeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trudeau.
Trudeau wants a takedown.
Trudeau scores with a hook to the body.
Trudeau breaks the clinch.
Trudeau throws a body punch but Custer moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Trudeau misses.
Trudeau moves into the clinch.
Custer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Trudeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Custer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trudeaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trudeau checks a low kick from Custer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau throws a body punch but Custer moves out of range.
Trudeau takes a swing at Custer's ribcage but misses.
Trudeau lands a jab to Custer's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custer throws a shot to the body.
Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trudeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer.
Custer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Pierre Trudeau's cut even more.
Custer takes a swing at Trudeau's ribcage but misses.
Custer misses with a looping right.
Custer cracks Trudeau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trudeau throws a shot from downtown. Custer moves away and avoids it.
Custer is looking to score with low kicks.
Trudeau jabs Custer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trudeau connects with a solid leg kick.
Trudeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Custer.
Good leg kick by Custer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trudeau misses with a body shot.
Custer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Custer misses the jab.
Trudeau with a nice cross.
Trudeau is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Custer rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Custer.
Custer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Custer.
Trudeau wants to take the fight to the mat but Custer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Custer struggles to land a body shot inside as Trudeau controls his hands.
Custer misses with a punch to the body.
Custer wants to stall.
Custer lands a hook that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Trudeau lands a nice shot to the body.
Trudeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trudeau lands with a right to the head.
Custer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trudeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Custer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Custer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Custer misses with a wild body shot.
Trudeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Custer connects with a body shot.
Trudeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Custer.
Custer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Trudeau.
Trudeau clinches.
Trudeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Custer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trudeau! But no joy.
Custer connects with a jab.
Trudeau throws out a loose jab but Custer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pierre Trudeau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pierre Trudeau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Trudeau's corner calls for a 1-2. Trudeau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trudeau scores with a body shot.
Custer misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Trudeau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Custer doesn't seem phased though.
Trudeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Custer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trudeau manages to avoid it.
Custer scores with a body shot.
Trudeau catches Custer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Custer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Trudeau counters with a straight right hand.
Custer takes one to the side of the head.
Custer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trudeau takes a swing at Custer's ribcage but misses.
Custer tried to score with a low kick but Trudeau checks it.
Custer slips a jab from Trudeau.
Trudeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Trudeau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Custer. That's going to slow Trudeau down.
Trudeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trudeau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Custer moves out of range of the strikes.
Custer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Custer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trudeau digs a good body shot into Custer's ribs.
Trudeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Custer swats away the attempt to clinch by Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a big shot that misses.
Trudeau avoids the body shot from Custer.
Trudeau connects with a crisp jab.
Trudeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Custer is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trudeau.
Trudeau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Custer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Custer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Custer lands with a good body shot.
Trudeau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Custer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Custer there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Custer misses its intended target.
Custer misses with a straight right.
Trudeau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Custer throws a push kick but Trudeau slaps the foot to one side.
Trudeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Custer moves away.
Custer misses the shot to the body.
Trudeau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Custer misses with an uppercut. Trudeau saw that one coming.
Custer jabs Trudeau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Custer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trudeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Custer misses the target.
Trudeau moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trudeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trudeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Custer throws an overhand right that lands on Trudeau's shoulder, as Trudeau tries to avoid the shot.
Pierre Trudeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trudeau. Custer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Custer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Custer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Trudeau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Custer misses with a looping right.
Trudeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Custer misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Trudeau misses.
Nice shot lands for Custer.
Custer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trudeau's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trudeau tries to clinch but Custer moves out of range.
Custer misses with a looping right.
Custer avoids the body shot from Trudeau.
Trudeau lands with an uppercut that bounces Custer off the cage and back into range.
Custer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Custer misses with a hook.
Trudeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Custer throws out the jab.
Custer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trudeau counters with a straight right hand.
Trudeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Custer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Custer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Custer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trudeau.
Trudeau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trudeau lands with a straight right. Custer didn't see that one coming.
Custer drops his hands momentarily and Trudeau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pierre Trudeau just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Pierre Trudeau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trudeau moves away.
A big left from Trudeau misses.
Custer throws out a loose jab but Trudeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Custer lands with an uppercut that bounces Trudeau off the cage and back into range.
Trudeau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Custer's head.
Custer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trudeau.
Trudeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Custer moves away.
Custer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Custer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trudeau cracks Custer with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer looks to land a right hand but Trudeau moved out of range.
Trudeau digs a good body shot into Custer's ribs.
Trudeau slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Trudeau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Custer sizes up Trudeau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trudeau checks a low kick from Custer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trudeau clinches up with Custer and pushes him back against the cage.
Trudeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trudeau working aggressively here.
Trudeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trudeau can't find room to land a body shot as Custer controls the action.
Trudeau has a couple of punches blocked by Custer.
Custer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Custer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierre Trudeau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trudeau prevents a body shot from Custer.
Trudeau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trudeau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Custer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trudeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Custer.
Trudeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Custer throws a hook to the side of Trudeau's head but Trudeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trudeau misses the shot to the body.
Custer swats away the attempt to clinch by Trudeau.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau misses with a wild body shot.
Custer attempts a counter takedown but Trudeau avoids it well and moves away.
Custer throws a big shot that misses.
Trudeau has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Trudeau fails to land.
Trudeau gets through Custer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Custer looking to stall.
Custer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trudeau tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jesse Custer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Trudeau.
Trudeau wants a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Custer.
Custer blocks a body shot from Trudeau.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Custer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Custer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trudeau or not.
Trudeau is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Trudeau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Custer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Custer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Custer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trudeau working aggressively here.
Custer pushes Trudeau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trudeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Custer pushes Trudeau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Pierre Trudeau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Trudeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Custer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trudeau connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Custer scrambles back to his feet.
Custer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Custer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trudeau sprawls and moves away.
Custer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trudeau's hands.
Trudeau misses with a low kick.
Good work by Trudeau as he checks the leg kick.
Trudeau feints a counter leg kick.
Custer swings for the body but Trudeau moves out of range.
It seemed like Trudeau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trudeau misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trudeau is looking to clinch.
Trudeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Custer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trudeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trudeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Custer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Custer connects with an inside leg kick.
Custer throws a jab but it's blocked by Trudeau.
A cross from Trudeau lands.
Custer misses with a straight right.
Custer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Custer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trudeau. Custer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Trudeau.
Trudeau is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer had his way with Pierre Trudeau in that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Trudeau's cut.
That's time! Custer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Trudeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Custer throws a low kick but Trudeau moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Trudeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Custer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Custer misses.
A big left from Trudeau misses.
Trudeau is looking to clinch but Custer is avoiding it.
Custer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Custer swings for the body but Trudeau moves out of range.
Custer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer scores with a nice strike.
Custer digs a good body shot into Trudeau's ribs.
Trudeau avoids the body shot from Custer.
Trudeau slips a straight right by Custer.
Trudeau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau misses with a body shot.
Custer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trudeau but Trudeau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trudeau fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Custer misses.
Custer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trudeau checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Trudeau.
Trudeau tries to clinch but Custer is having none of it.
Custer looks to land a left hand but Trudeau moved out of range nicely.
Custer just misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Custer's hands.
Custer takes one to the chin there.
Custer checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer takes a swing at Trudeau's ribcage but misses.
Custer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Custer.
Trudeau punishes Custer's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trudeau.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer misses with an uppercut. Trudeau saw that one coming.
Custer swings for the body but Trudeau moves out of range.
Trudeau walks into a left hand.
Custer connects with a crisp jab.
Trudeau staying out of range there.
Trudeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Custer is just out of range.
Trudeau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Custer can pounce on him.
Custer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trudeau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer cracks the inside of Trudeau's front leg.
Trudeau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Custer's head.
Custer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trudeau lands a jab to Custer's midsection.
Trudeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Custer moves away.
Trudeau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Custer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trudeau misses with a low kick.
Custer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Custer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Custer. Trudeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trudeau! But no joy.
Trudeau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Custer jabs Trudeau right on the nose. Trudeau blinks but takes it well.
Custer 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.
Trudeau scores with a hook to the body. Custer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trudeau.
Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Custer.
Trudeau throws out a counter right but Custer avoids it with no problem.
Trudeau moves into the clinch successfully.
Custer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trudeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trudeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trudeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Trudeau.
Custer looks to throw the jab but Trudeau is out of range.
Trudeau wants to counter with a clinch but Custer pushes him away.
Jab from Custer.
Custer throws a hook but Trudeau avoids it easily.
Trudeau misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Trudeau misses its intended target.
Custer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trudeau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pierre Trudeau.
I think Trudeau 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Jesse Custer retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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