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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Ghetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph comes to the cage accompanied by TEARS FOR FEARS - SHOUT. Ghetto has chosen Beanie Sigel - In The Ghetto as his entrance music. William Joseph has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, William Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Project Ghetto!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghetto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joseph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Ghetto with an uppercut!
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Ghetto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ghetto jumps guard but Joseph turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ghetto wants a takedown but no success here.
William Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Project Ghetto.
Ghetto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ghetto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetto lands with a nice body kick.
Ghetto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ghetto trying to pass the guard but Joseph defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ghetto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joseph is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph is pressing down on Ghetto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ghetto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ghetto trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Joseph pulls Ghetto in to control the position.
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.
Ghetto is looking to work some ground and pound but Joseph has wrist control.
Ghetto won't allow Joseph to sweep him here.
Ghetto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ghetto moves into range and clinches up with Joseph.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Ghetto avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Joseph scores with a four punch combination!
Joseph misses with a body punch
letting Ghetto counter with a right hand.
Ghetto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joseph defends well and Ghetto ends up having to push Joseph into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Joseph stuffs the takedown.
Joseph went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Ghetto avoids nicely.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
Joseph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghetto circles away quickly and effectively.
Joseph looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ghetto connects with a leg kick. Joseph looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Joseph gets tackled into the cage by Ghetto. Ghetto maintains the clinch.
Ghetto goes for a takedown attempt but Joseph pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws a right hand that Ghetto ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghetto also avoids with ease.
Joseph fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Joseph both land. Nice combination.
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!
Joseph misses with a left hand
and Ghetto counters with a three punch combo that has Joseph backing up. Joseph nods at Ghetto to acknowledge the strikes.
William Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joseph stuffs the takedown attempt from Ghetto. Ghetto gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghetto swats away the attempt to clinch by Joseph.
Joseph works over Ghetto's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joseph gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joseph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghetto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joseph keeping full guard, as Ghetto tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joseph is on top in guard.
Joseph landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joseph avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joseph postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph preventing the sweep.
Joseph advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Joseph there.
Joseph prevents Ghetto from standing back up.
Ghetto is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghetto wants to get back to his feet.
Joseph thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been informed that Ghetto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joseph trying to mount his opponent but Ghetto defends it.
Ghetto gets full guard.
Ghetto keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Ghetto wants to stand up but Joseph is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph stopping the sweep attempt from Ghetto.
Joseph postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ghetto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Joseph has passed into half guard!
Joseph is looking for a kimura but Ghetto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joseph to get the leverage.
Joseph is looking to stall here but Ghetto recovers full guard.
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghetto has wrist control.
Joseph trying to control but Ghetto is working from the bottom.
Joseph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joseph's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ghetto is looking for a triangle but Joseph pushes his legs off easily.
Joseph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghetto has wrist control.
Joseph is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joseph with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ghetto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joseph defends well.
Ghetto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joseph.
Joseph looking to sit in guard and control but Ghetto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Joseph is pulling down on Ghetto's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Ghetto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph wants to sweep but no luck.
Project Ghetto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghetto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ghetto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghetto trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Joseph bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ghetto's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ghetto has his takedown stuffed
and Joseph counters with a two punch combo.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghetto can do to turn this around?
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ghetto is defended easily by Joseph.
Joseph fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ghetto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joseph avoids it really well and circles away.
William Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Project Ghetto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ghetto.
Joseph cracks Ghetto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joseph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ghetto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joseph's half guard.
Ghetto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto with the ground and pound but Joseph uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ghetto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ghetto dives in and scores a takedown into Joseph's guard.
Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph controls Ghetto momentarily but Ghetto frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ghetto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Ghetto from controlling successfully.
William Joseph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghetto throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Joseph trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
William Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghetto shoots in for a double leg but Joseph sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joseph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joseph wants it to stay on the feet.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
Project Ghetto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joseph misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Ghetto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joseph lands with an overhand left.
Ghetto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joseph swivels and escapes.
It looked like Joseph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph misses with a double jab.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joseph throws a right hand that Ghetto ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghetto also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joseph, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Joseph!
William Joseph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Festivius Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher comes to the cage accompanied by Jason Derulo - Wiggle. Harrison has chosen Ocean Colour Scene - Hundred Mile High City as his entrance music. Simon Harrison is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
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184 lbs
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World class MT
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Festivius Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Harrison!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher thows a leg kick but Harrison checks it
and Harrison counters with a series of strikes. Fisher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fisher scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harrison defends it nicely.
Harrison throws a right and a left that Fisher avoids nicely.
Fisher walks into a straight right hand from Harrison.
Harrison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harrison counters with a one-two to the body.
Fisher fails with the takedown
and Harrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Festivius Fisher has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrison misses with a straight left.
Festivius Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fisher.
Harrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fisher can pounce on him.
Fisher tries a low kick but Harrison avoids it.
Fisher backing away here, and Harrison unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fisher goes for a double leg but Harrison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harrison continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Festivius Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fisher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harrison, who protects the arm well.
Harrison is looking for a sweep.
Harrison dodges the ground and pound from Fisher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher working the head and body with strikes.
Fisher throws a strike aimed at the side of Harrison's head but Harrison avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Harrison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fisher looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Harrison is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Fisher's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Harrison defending against the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher 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.
Fisher throwing strikes but Harrison manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fisher is trying to control Harrison's posture but Harrison avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher keeps Harrison under control for a moment.
Fisher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harrison's best efforts.
Fisher trying to control here.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Harrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fisher has a hand on Harrison's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Harrison takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Harrison controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fisher wants to hold on but Harrison pushes him away.
Fisher is trying to reverse the position but instead Harrison has taken his back - oops!
What can Fisher do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fisher trying to control the action but Harrison just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Harrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Festivius Fisher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fisher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrison but Harrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harrison lands with a cross.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fisher lands a leg kick that knocks Harrison off balance momentarily.
Fisher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harrison will feel that in the morning.
Fisher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harrison tries to avoid it but Fisher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harrison to the ground. Harrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harrison flicks out a counter leg kick but Fisher steps away.
Harrison throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher takes the fight into the clinch.
Harrison is trying to push Fisher away but Fisher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher tries a knee to the head but Harrison blocks it.
Harrison avoids a wild elbow strike from Fisher.
Harrison lands a shot to the body.
Harrison avoids a wild elbow strike from Fisher.
Harrison blocks an elbow strike from Fisher.
Harrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Fisher avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fisher throws an elbow but misses.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fisher fails with the takedown
and Harrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Festivius Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fisher has a takedown stuffed.
Harrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throws a lazy right hand but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Harrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Fisher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fisher tries to land a body kick
and Fisher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fisher misses the body punch
and Harrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fisher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fisher tries to clinch up but Harrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Harrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fisher is looking to clinch but Harrison is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fisher closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harrison counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harrison!
Fisher throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Harrison works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fisher thows a huge punch but Harrison dodges it nicely.
Fisher throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Harrison to regain full guard.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fisher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fisher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fisher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fisher throws a strike but Harrison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harrison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrison is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Festivius Fisher'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. This is the final round!
Fisher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Fisher backing away here, and Harrison unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy left from Harrison finds it's target.
A clash of legs there as Harrison blocks the low kick.
Fisher throws a wild body kick that Harrison sees coming a mile off.
Simon Harrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Fisher misses
and Harrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harrison tries a quick counter leg kick but Fisher is wise to it.
Fisher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fisher lands a nice elbow.
Harrison tries to throw a body punch but Fisher avoids it by throwing Harrison back against the cage.
Harrison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fisher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fisher shoots in and drives through. Harrison sprawls well.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fisher swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Fisher. Those never looked like landing.
Harrison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fisher's sensitive parts.
Fisher shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Festivius Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrison but Harrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Harrison.
Fisher misses with an elbow over the top.
Fisher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fisher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harrison connects with a knee to the head.
Harrison takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison breaks the clinch.
Simon Harrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fisher somewhat.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harrison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Harrison as Fisher shoots in.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrison as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Harrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fisher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.
Harrison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fisher misses with an elbow over the top.
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
Harrison avoids the elbow strike from Fisher, against the cage.
Fisher with a knee to the head.
Fisher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harrison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher misses with an elbow strike.
Harrison blocks the elbow strike.
Simon Harrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harrison blocks the elbow strike.
Fisher misses with a knee strike.
Fisher prevents Harrison from breaking the clinch.
Fisher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.
Fisher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.
Fisher pushes off an throws an elbow but Harrison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fisher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harrison dodges an elbow strike from Fisher.
Festivius Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrison avoids a wild elbow strike from Fisher.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simon Harrison.
I've got Harrison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Harrison!
Simon Harrison 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Evil Boy. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Luther Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Falcon Falconowski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doherty doesn't manage to clinch there - Falconowski circles away.
Falconowski is looking to slow Doherty down with leg kicks.
Doherty fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Falconowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Doherty forces Falconowski back against the cage and clinches.
Doherty swings wildly with an uppercut but Falconowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doherty.
Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doherty using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falconowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doherty misses with a punch on the inside.
Falconowski blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Doherty lands a left hand.
Doherty unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falconowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falconowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falconowski.
Doherty unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falconowski looks winded!
Doherty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doherty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falconowski's elbow.
Doherty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Falconowski manages to break the clinch.
Falconowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doherty checks a low kick from Falconowski.
As Falconowski looks to move away, Doherty throws a big counter combo bu Falconowski just gets out of the way.
Doherty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doherty clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doherty using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falconowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doherty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falconowski.
Doherty misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
A short right from Doherty.
Doherty with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falconowski managing to block the knees to the body from Doherty.
Falconowski being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falconowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty throws a head punch that misses.
Doherty landing knees to the head.
It looks like Falcon Falconowski has been cut.
Doherty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falconowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Falconowski stalls.
Doherty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doherty using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falconowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doherty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falconowski is defending well for now.
Doherty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falconowski backwards.
Doherty landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Doherty tries a knee to the head but Falconowski blocks it.
Doherty throws a head punch that misses.
Doherty tries to work over Falconowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Falconowski.
Falconowski blocks an uppercut.
Doherty tries to land a knee to the head but Falconowski blocks with his arms.
Falconowski blocking some punches.
Falconowski is trying to push Doherty away but Doherty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Falconowski blocking some punches.
Doherty is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falconowski's efforts to push away.
Doherty is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Doherty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Falcon Falconowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doherty just misses with a punch to the body.
Falconowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doherty is out of range.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falconowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falconowski 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 Doherty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doherty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doherty tries to clinch there but Falconowski circles away.
Doherty stalks Falconowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Falconowski's face. Falconowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Falconowski.
Falconowski fails with the takedown.
Doherty throws a low kick, looking for Falconowski's leg but Falconowski calmly moves out of range.
Falconowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Falconowski misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doherty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falconowski feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falconowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Falconowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doherty doesn't manage to clinch there - Falconowski circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Falconowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falconowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Doherty lands.
Falconowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doherty's calf.
Doherty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Falconowski tries to work over Doherty's front leg with a kick but Doherty checks it.
Doherty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falconowski blocks a leg kick.
Falconowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Falconowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falconowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doherty wants to stand but Falconowski is controlling the position.
Doherty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Falconowski is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falconowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falconowski wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Falconowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doherty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falconowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doherty misses with a hook. Falconowski ducked under it nicely.
Doherty clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doherty.
Falconowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doherty pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been informed that Falconowski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski throws a low kick but Doherty moves out of range easily.
Falconowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falconowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doherty checks a leg kick nicely.
Doherty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falconowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doherty blocks a leg kick.
Luther Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falconowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doherty's calf.
Falconowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doherty is able to avoid easily.
Falcon Falconowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falconowski throws a low kick, looking for Doherty's leg but Doherty calmly moves out of range.
Doherty connects with the punch.
That has opened up Falcon Falconowski's cut even more.
Falconowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doherty is looking for a counter combo.
Luther Doherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falcon Falconowski.
Doherty tries to clinch but Falconowski is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doherty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski slips under a jab from Doherty.
Falconowski misses with a low kick.
Doherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falconowski.
Doherty tries to clinch but Falconowski moves out of range.
Falconowski takes one to the chin there.
Doherty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falconowski pinned against the cage. Falconowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Falconowski unleashes a big counter combination but Doherty bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falconowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doherty digs a good hook to Falconowski's body.
Falconowski shoots in and drives through. Doherty sprawls well.
Doherty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falconowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doherty tries to bum rush Falconowski with a series of wild strikes but Falconowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doherty connects with a right hand. Falconowski shakes it off.
Doherty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Falconowski feints and then cracks Doherty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doherty down.
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 Luther Doherty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Falcon Falconowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Falconowski.
Falconowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Doherty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falconowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falconowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Falconowski misses with a low kick.
Luther Doherty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falconowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doherty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falconowski.
Doherty scores with a nice right hand.
Doherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falconowski.
Doherty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falconowski can do to turn this around?
Falconowski thumps Doherty with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falconowski misses with a low kick.
Doherty wants to clinch.
Jab by Doherty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doherty.
Doherty cracks Falconowski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Doherty has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Falconowski to stand back up!
Falconowski is rocked!
Doherty gets caught napping as Falconowski dives in and scores a takedown. Doherty manages to retain guard.
Falconowski is still in real trouble! Can Doherty finish him?
Falconowski wants to pass the guard but Doherty is keeping the position.
Falconowski throws an elbow that misses. Doherty uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Falconowski's guard. Nice move by Doherty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty controlling from the top position.
Falconowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Falconowski wants to stand but Doherty is controlling the position.
Doherty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falconowski is keeping the position for now.
Falcon Falconowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doherty trying to control but Falconowski is working from the bottom.
Falconowski trying to control the position.
Doherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Falconowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doherty won't allow Falconowski to sweep him here.
Luther Doherty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Falconowski keeps moving.
Doherty content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Doherty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doherty throws out a powerful jab.
Doherty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Falconowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doherty tries to clinch up.
Doherty moves in looking to clinch but Falconowski pushes him off.
Falconowski flicks out a counter leg kick but Doherty steps away.
Falconowski misses with a low kick.
It looked like Doherty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doherty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doherty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falconowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doherty checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doherty misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Falconowski.
Doherty looks to land a combination but Falconowski avoids it well.
Falconowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falconowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doherty can pounce on him.
Falconowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doherty checks it well.
Falconowski misses with a low kick.
Doherty has Falconowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Falconowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doherty throws a punch but it's blocked by Falconowski.
Falconowski is trying to break free.
Doherty is trying to maintain a safe position but Falconowski gets an underhook and turns Doherty into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Doherty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doherty, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Doherty!
Luther Doherty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Salty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Kartos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salty kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gonna Fly Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elmo Salty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Atlas Kartos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kartos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kartos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kartos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kartos throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Salty to counter with a crisp jab.
Kartos throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Elmo Salty has been cut.
Kartos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salty tries a head kick but it misses.
Kartos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kartos throws a right and a left that Salty avoids nicely.
A head kick from Kartos lands but Salty takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kartos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kartos throws a lazy head kick
and Salty counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kartos. That's going to slow Salty down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kartos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kartos lands a big head kick that sends Salty tumbling to the mat! Kartos takes a step backwards and waves Salty back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kartos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salty throws a leg kick which misses Kartos's front leg but catches the back leg as Kartos tries to avoid it.
Salty dodges the punch combination from Kartos.
Salty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
and Kartos counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Salty! He's just covering up as Kartos starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atlas Kartos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anucha Poopha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Anucha Poopha was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Anucha Poopha!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poopha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
A head kick misses from Poopha.
Poopha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Medeiros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poopha.
Medeiros misses with a few strikes there.
Medeiros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Medeiros avoids the body shot from Poopha.
Medeiros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Medeiros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Medeiros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Poopha circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poopha throws a series of strikes that have Medeiros backpedaling.
Poopha tries a head kick but it misses.
Medeiros lands with a straight right. Poopha didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poopha throws a head kick that Medeiros semi-blocks.
Medeiros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poopha! But no joy.
Medeiros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Poopha avoids it really well and circles away.
Poopha connects with a jab.
Medeiros clinches up against the cage.
Medeiros blocks an elbow strike.
Medeiros wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Poopha regains guard.
Medeiros controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros trying to control but Poopha is working from the bottom.
Medeiros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poopha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poopha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Medeiros is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Medeiros throwing strikes from guard but Poopha blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Poopha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros looking to sit in guard and control but Poopha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Medeiros looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Medeiros working a defensive guard here.
Medeiros is looking for a triangle but Poopha pushes his legs off easily.
Poopha looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poopha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Medeiros throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Medeiros 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.
Poopha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medeiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Medeiros is working hard here to advance position.
Medeiros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poopha defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Jose Medeiros will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Medeiros looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Poopha!
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poopha keeps working.
Medeiros is trying to get an arm triangle but Poopha is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poopha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Medeiros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poopha prevents Medeiros from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros in side control, throwing shots but Poopha defends.
Medeiros throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Poopha works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Medeiros is working for a kimura but Poopha is defending it quite comfortably.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poopha keeps working.
Medeiros not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poopha can do to turn this around?
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.
Poopha won't allow Medeiros to pass to mount.
Medeiros is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Poopha!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Medeiros cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Medeiros trying to control but Poopha is having none of it.
Medeiros looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Medeiros throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poopha really wants to buck Medeiros off and get back to his feet.
Medeiros working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Poopha taking shots to the head.
Medeiros has hold of Poopha's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Poopha manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Medeiros lands a big shot there that rocks Poopha but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poopha is squirming around, avoiding Medeiros's attempts to control the action.
Poopha is trying to stand.
Medeiros controlling from mount.
Medeiros looking to control but Poopha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Medeiros there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Medeiros scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Poopha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poopha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Poopha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Medeiros tries to counter with a takedown but Poopha is quick to defend against it.
Medeiros scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Medeiros.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Poopha is working away.
Medeiros uses his free foot to push down on Poopha's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poopha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Medeiros cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Poopha is squirming around, avoiding Medeiros's attempts to control the action.
Poopha wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Medeiros.
Medeiros scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Poopha?
Medeiros loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Poopha scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Medeiros land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Medeiros stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Medeiros!
Our winner, Jose Medeiros, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Glyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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225 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owen Glyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glyde is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Glyde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Owen Glyde has been cut.
Glyde throws a head kick that misses.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glyde as he avoids it easily.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Glyde throws a big counter combination but Harris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Harris throws a head kick but Glyde moves out of range.
A big left from Harris misses.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Harris cracks a nice hook into Glyde's ribs.
Paul Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Glyde as Harris shoots in.
Glyde feints and as Harris raises his hands in defense, Glyde changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Glyde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Glyde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Glyde looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glyde is working hard here to advance position.
Glyde pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harris trying to control here.
Glyde wants to free his trapped foot but Harris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glyde lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Glyde tries to stand but can't do so whilst Harris controls his leg.
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Harris is trying to maintain the position but Glyde is very close to passing his half guard.
Glyde wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
Harris tries to roll over but Glyde keeps him under control.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Glyde tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Glyde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Glyde has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glyde doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glyde manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glyde trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Glyde preventing the sweep.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glyde doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glyde manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glyde tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Glyde throws a big right hand that misses.
Glyde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glyde defends well.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Glyde trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Glyde is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Glyde passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Glyde defends it well.
Harris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Harris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Owen Glyde's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Glyde moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Harris.
No joy there for Glyde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris sizes up Glyde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harris lunges at Glyde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Glyde's hand.
Glyde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Glyde moves out of range easily.
Glyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glyde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paul Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris throws a head kick that half lands.
Glyde is rocked!
Owen Glyde's cut is getting worse.
Harris throws a head kick but Glyde moves out of range.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glyde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Glyde throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris drops Glyde with a big left hand! Glyde is injured, injured bad! Harris jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Syroviy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adamh Pearse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syroviy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Три Буквы . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
32 - 16 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduard Syroviy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Adamh Pearse!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearse is looking to chop away at Syroviy's legs.
Nice body punch from Pearse.
A clash of legs there as Pearse blocks the low kick.
Pearse tries to clinch there but Syroviy circles away.
Pearse throws a leg kick
and Syroviy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syroviy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pearse's calf.
Pearse throws a hook but Syroviy avoids it easily.
Pearse lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Eduard Syroviy has been cut.
Pearse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pearse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Syroviy.
Pearse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syroviy manages to avoid it.
Pearse misses the shot to the body.
Pearse lands with a nice combination. Syroviy backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syroviy looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearse is just out of range.
Syroviy tries a head kick but it misses.
Syroviy's corner calls for a 1-2. Syroviy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pearse throws a leg kick but Syroviy checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearse avoids the head kick by Syroviy.
Pearse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pearse misses with the combination.
Pearse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Syroviy rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from Pearse misses.
A combination from Syroviy does no damage.
Syroviy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Syroviy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pearse looks to land a right hand but Syroviy moved out of range.
Syroviy misses with a straight left.
Pearse tries to clinch but Syroviy is having none of it.
Syroviy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Syroviy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearse.
Pearse looks to land a left hand but Syroviy moved out of range nicely.
Syroviy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pearse counters with a low kick, right behind Syroviy 's knee.
Syroviy takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Syroviy swings for the body but Pearse moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy checks a low kick from Pearse.
Syroviy tried to counter with a leg kick but Pearse avoided it.
Pearse takes the fight into the clinch.
Syroviy blocks an uppercut.
Pearse throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearse.
Pearse lands a hook that snaps the head of Syroviy backwards.
Syroviy is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearse has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Syroviy.
Syroviy avoids the elbow strike from Pearse, against the cage.
Pearse scores with a shot to the side of Syroviy's head.
Syroviy misses with some punches.
Syroviy prevents a body shot from Pearse.
Syroviy is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearse has double underhooks.
Syroviy lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Pearse.
Syroviy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Syroviy lands a head kick!
Nice shot by Pearse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy scores with a hook to the body. Pearse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pearse swings for the body but Syroviy moves out of range.
Pearse misses with a double jab.
Pearse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syroviy manages to avoid it.
Syroviy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Syroviy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Syroviy checks a leg kick.
Pearse gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Syroviy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syroviy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pearse is out of range and Syroviy settles back down.
Pearse throws a head kick but Syroviy moves out of range.
Syroviy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearse is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Syroviy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pearse jabs at Syroviy's body.
Adamh Pearse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syroviy stuns Pearse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Syroviy lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy is looking to clinch but Pearse is avoiding it.
Pearse misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Syroviy.
Pearse scores with a body shot.
Syroviy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pearse throws a head kick that misses.
Syroviy has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Syroviy.
Pearse scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Pearse as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pearse fails to land.
Syroviy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearse.
Pearse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Syroviy backwards.
Pearse struggles to land a body shot inside as Syroviy controls his hands.
Syroviy lands with a right to the head.
Syroviy blocks a body shot from Pearse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adamh Pearse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduard Syroviy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pearse misses with a wild body shot.
Syroviy misses with a low kick.
Pearse instigates a clinch.
Pearse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Syroviy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Syroviy blocks an uppercut.
Pearse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Syroviy misses with the head strike.
Syroviy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearse misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syroviy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Syroviy lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Syroviy misses with a punch on the inside.
Syroviy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Syroviy working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syroviy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Syroviy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Syroviy misses with a punch to the body.
Syroviy prevents a body shot from Pearse.
Pearse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Syroviy tries to stall but Pearse uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Syroviy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearse backwards.
Syroviy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Syroviy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Pearse.
Pearse prevents a body shot from Syroviy.
Still in the clinch, Pearse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Syroviy misses with a body punch.
Pearse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syroviys head.
Syroviy tries to break free but Pearse pushes him back against the cage.
Adamh Pearse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Syroviy tries to throw a body punch but Pearse avoids it by throwing Syroviy back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearse gets through Syroviy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pearse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Syroviy taking a breather.
Pearse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearse misses with the head strike.
Pearse can't find room to land a body shot as Syroviy controls the action.
Pearse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syroviys head.
Pearse digs a right hand into Syroviy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Syroviy's gas tank.
Pearse misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Syroviy backwards.
Syroviy is rocked!
Pearse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Syroviy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearse creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Syroviy out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adamh Pearse!
Adamh Pearse seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Eduard Syroviy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Dragunov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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32
190 lbs
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198 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilya Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov needs to keep his hands up - Okoroji had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Ilya Dragunov has been cut.
Okoroji takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Okoroji misses.
Dragunov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okoroji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okoroji lands a jab to the nose.
Okoroji has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
Okoroji looks for a takedown but Dragunov sprawls well.
Okoroji throws a hook but Dragunov blocks it.
Dragunov walks into a stiff left hand from Okoroji.
Dragunov throws a body punch but Okoroji moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragunov scores with a hook.
Okoroji has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Okoroji throws out a loose jab but Dragunov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragunov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragunov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragunov throws a leg kick that misses.
Dragunov blocks a head kick by Okoroji.
Dragunov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okoroji throws a counter combo.
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dragunov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dragunov tries to clinch there but Okoroji circles away.
Dragunov tries to clinch there but Okoroji circles away.
Dragunov misses with a wild combination.
Okoroji throws a right hand that misses
and Dragunov counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okoroji showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragunov.
Dragunov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragunov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Okoroji.
Ilya Dragunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dragunov pushes Okoroji up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Okoroji fails to land.
Dragunov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Okoroji struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragunov controls his hands.
Dragunov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okoroji misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okoroji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dragunov blocks an uppercut.
Dragunov misses with a punch to the body.
Dragunov gets underhooks to prevent Okoroji's takedown attempt.
Okoroji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragunov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Okoroji.
A frustrated look appears on Okoroji's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okoroji misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dragunov tries to stall but Okoroji uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dragunov can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Okoroji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragunov has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dragunov.
Okoroji jumps into guard, dragging Dragunov to the mat.
Dragunov won't allow Okoroji to get back to his feet.
Dragunov advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is letting Dragunov control him for a moment.
Dragunov tries to advance to mount but Okoroji denies him.
Dragunov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working.
Dragunov wants to stand but Okoroji is controlling his arm.
Dragunov advances to full mount.
Dragunov is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Dragunov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Okoroji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragunov.
Okoroji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dragunov's waist but Dragunov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okoroji off to one side.
Dragunov throws a nice looking combination but Okoroji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragunov.
Dragunov lunges at Okoroji with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okoroji's hand.
Ilya Dragunov is winning the standup battle so far.
Okoroji throws a lazy uppercut
and Dragunov counters with an outside leg kick.
Dragunov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okoroji on the side of the head.
Okoroji chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dragunov can pounce on him.
Dragunov throws out a leg kick but Okoroji moves out of range and Dragunov only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dragunov misses with a looping left.
Dragunov staying out of range there.
Okoroji goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dragunov clinches up against the cage.
Okoroji trying to control the position but instead, Dragunov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okoroji into the cage.
Dragunov wants to stall.
Okoroji tries to circle away but Dragunov has him pinned against the cage.
Dragunov blocking some punches.
Okoroji wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dragunov can't find room to land a body shot as Okoroji controls the action.
Dragunov throws a punch but it's blocked by Okoroji.
Okoroji is looking for a takedown.
Okoroji misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragunov.
Okoroji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragunov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Okoroji blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov prevents the takedown attempt.
Ilya Dragunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Dragunov lands with a left to the head.
Dragunov digs a right hand underneath Okoroji's ribcage. Okoroji let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Okoroji is breathing heavily.
Dragunov lands with a light punch inside.
Dragunov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragunov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragunov scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dragunov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dragunov.
A shot in the inside from Dragunov.
Okoroji is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragunov.
Okoroji is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragunov finish him?
Dragunov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dragunov.
Dragunov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Okoroji to his knees! Dragunov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Dragunov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bregan Union (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mama said knock you out. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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182 lbs
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181 lbs
43 - 20 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bregan Union!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Union misses the target.
Union lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Union scores with a shot to the body.
Union fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Couture on the side of the head.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Union.
Union moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCouture.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Union cracks the inside of Couture's front leg.
Couture tries to move into range but Union moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Couture walks into a stiff left hand from Union.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
and Union counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Union listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Union's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Union duly obliges.
Union swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Union tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Union.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Couture! But no joy.
Union connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Union misses the target.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Union moves away.
Union connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Couture's hands.
Union looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Couture looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Union misses with a two punch combination.
Union lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Couture moves out of range as Union strikes.
Couture misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Union moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Union shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Couture eats them both and turns towards Union to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Union slips the punch.
Union misses with a wild body shot.
Couture shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Union feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coutures jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Union lands a jab-cross combination.
Couture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Union throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Couture counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Union with a nice cross.
Couture misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands with a kick to the temple. Union shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Union throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Couture to counter with a crisp jab.
Union connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Union throws a predictable looking body shot
and Couture counters with a nice uppercut.
Union lands with a nice combination. Couture backs away looking to recover.
Couture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Union digs a good hook to Couture's body.
Union throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Couture defending well as Union loads up on a big left hand.
Union throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture is looking for the big counter here.
Couture staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union throws a sloppy body shot
and Couture counters with a head kick that drops Union to the mat! Union scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Couture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Union connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Union scores with a nice right hand.
Couture has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Union lands a nice shot to the body.
Couture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Union.
It seemed like Couture was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Union 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Union misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
Couture swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Union throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Couture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bregan Union dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Union throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Union.
Union fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Couture on the side of the head.
Couture misses with a body shot.
Union misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Couture throws a fast counter high kick but Union manages to duck under it in time.
Union just misses with a punch to the body.
Couture throws out a counter right but Union avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture staying out of range there.
Couture ducks right into an uppercut from Union.
Union misses with a body shot.
Couture looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Union throws a combination that misses
enabling Couture to counter with a crisp jab.
Couture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Union.
Union with a jab.
Bregan Union seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Union throws a combination that misses
and Couture counters with a stiff right hand.
Bregan Union's cut is getting worse.
Couture takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Union throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Union misses its intended target.
Union throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Couture! But no joy.
Couture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Union finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Union lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Union. Those never looked like landing.
It looks like Union has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A lazy left from Couture finds it's target.
Union throws a lazy uppercut
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bregan Union's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Couture walks into a jab.
Couture slips a jab and a cross from Union.
Couture avoids the body shot from Union.
Jab by Union.
Bregan Union is winning the standup battle so far.
Union tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Union coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a big head kick that sends Union tumbling to the mat! Couture takes a step backwards and waves Union back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Union is rocked!
Union pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Union connects with a leg kick. Couture looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Union blocks a head kick by Couture.
Union attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Couture misses with a head kick.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Union has a couple of punches blocked by Couture.
Union lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Union misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Union jabs Couture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Union uses good head movement to avoid it.
Union looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Couture staying out of range there.
Couture scores with a punch to the head.
Jeez, Bregan Union's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Union.
Union stuns Couture with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Union lands with a hook. Couture tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Couture moves forwards but Union connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bregan Union dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Couture takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Union throws a leg kick which misses Couture's front leg but catches the back leg as Couture tries to avoid it.
Union uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Couture takes one on the button.
Union throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Union throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Union throws out a leg kick but Couture moves out of range and Union only half commits.
Couture takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union thows a leg kick but Couture checks it
and Union takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Union misses with a body shot
and Couture counters with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bregan Union's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandon Couture!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vagner Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
206 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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28
218 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vagner Love!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Voller!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Love.
Voller tries to clinch up but Love circles away and keeps his distance.
Voller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Love lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Love throws a leg kick but Voller checks it.
Nice defenses there by Voller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Voller.
Love walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Voller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Voller scores with a hook to the body. Love takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Voller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Voller doesn't seem bothered though.
Love misses with a straight left.
Voller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Love there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Love throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller lands with a shot to the body.
Love jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Love throws a body shot but no joy.
Love fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Voller checks it well.
Voller scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voller 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 Love has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Love and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Love tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voller was well out of range. Poor timing from Love.
Love checks the leg kick.
Love definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Voller doesn't manage to clinch there - Love circles away.
Voller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Love wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Voller keeps Love at a distance using the push kick.
Voller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Voller misses with a kick to the body
and Love counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Voller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Voller thows a leg kick but Love checks it
and Love counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love takes a swing at Voller's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Voller lands but Love takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love throws a nice looking combination but Voller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Voller scores with a push kick.
Love connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Voller's hands.
Lars Voller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Love walks into a stiff left hand from Voller.
Voller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Love throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Voller, as that shot connected.
Voller lands a head kick!
A good leg kick by Love.
Voller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voller cracks Love with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voller misses the shot to the body.
Voller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Voller is looking to land body kicks.
Love throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Voller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Voller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Love swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target.
Love swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Voller misses with a head kick.
Love tried to counter with a leg kick but Voller avoided it.
Love blocks the body kick.
Love is looking for a counter combo.
Voller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Love manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Voller - that will leave a mark!
Love takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good leg kick by Voller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Voller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love takes a swing at Voller's ribcage but misses.
Love on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Voller throws a head kick but Love moves out of range.
Love sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Voller tries to land a body kick
and Love counters with a low kick, right behind Voller 's knee.
Love throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Voller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Voller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Love fakes the leg kick and cracks Voller in the body.
Love tries to land a leg kick but Voller saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Love. Beautiful body shot.
Love connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Love throws a good cross that connects.
Love throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vagner Love will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Love blocks a head kick by Voller.
Love moves out of range of the leg kick from Voller.
Voller throws a body kick that misses.
Voller lands a lovely overhand right.
Voller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Love.
Love throws a front kick that sends Voller stumbling back into the cage.
Love throws a leg kick but Voller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Voller 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.
Voller throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Love. That's going to slow Voller down.
Voller lands a front kick.
Love throws a nice inside leg kick.
Voller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Voller throws a sloppy head kick
and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love throws the kick towards the body but Voller avoids it.
Voller flicks out a counter leg kick but Love steps away.
Love moves out of range of the leg kick from Voller.
Love misses with a wild body shot.
Voller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target.
Love takes a jab right on the kisser.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voller throws a fast counter high kick but Love manages to duck under it in time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voller 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 Love has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Love and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Love looks to land a right hand but Voller moved out of range.
Voller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Love is out of range and Voller settles back down.
Love is looking for a counter combo.
Love throws out a loose jab but Voller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Voller misses with a body kick.
Voller misses with a straight right.
It looked like Love was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love tries to work over Voller's front leg with a kick but Voller checks it.
Voller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Voller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Voller tries to score with a low kick but Love moves his leg out of the way.
Love avoids a kick to the body.
Voller tries a head kick but it misses.
Love is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Voller defending well as Love loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Love lands an impressive looking overhand right. Voller doesn't seem phased though.
Love lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Love lands a front kick.
Voller is breathing heavily.
Voller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Love lands a head shot.
Voller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Love.
Love walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Voller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Voller slips a straight right by Love.
Voller throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voller lands a head kick!
Love lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Love will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Love turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Love scores with a hook.
Love has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Voller.
Voller throws a body kick that misses.
Love throws a lazy right hand but Voller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voller tries a head kick but it misses.
Love checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Love throws out a loose jab but Voller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voller momentarily.
Voller looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
Love avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love lands a jab to Voller's midsection.
Voller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Voller throws a head kick but Love moves out of range.
Voller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vagner Love is winning the standup battle so far.
Voller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Love fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Voller checks it well.
Love drops Voller with a beautiful combination! Voller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Love is looking for the KO!
Love drops Voller with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Voller looks back up at him and smiles so Love waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Voller is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Love with a jab.
Voller is still on wobbly legs! Can Love finish him?
Love looks to land a left hand but Voller moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vagner Love dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Love throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Voller seems to have recovered his senses.
Good standup being displayed there by Love as he connects with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Voller might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Love has got the better of the exchanges.
Voller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Love.
Love misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Love with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Love is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voller can do to turn this around?
Love throws a lazy right hand but Voller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voller throws a sloppy head kick and Love moves out of range easily.
Voller misses with a head kick.
Voller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Love.
Voller throws a fast counter high kick but Love manages to duck under it in time.
A head kick misses from Voller.
Love misses with an attempted mid kick.
Love fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Voller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Voller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Love manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Love counters with a quick kick to the body but Voller blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love tries to score with a low kick but Voller moves his leg out of the way.
Voller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Love misses with an uppercut.
Voller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Love blocks it well.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Love misses with a series of wild punches.
Voller misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Voller.
Good work by Love as he checks the leg kick.
Voller misses with a head kick.
Voller throws a sloppy head kick
and Love counters with an outside leg kick.
Voller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Love throws a front kick aimed at Voller's knee but Voller avoids it well.
Voller checks a leg kick nicely.
You can see that Voller has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Voller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Love connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Love - just one landing.
Voller connects with a leg kick. Love looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Love lands a really nice looking cross but Voller seems unphased.
Love is looking to score with low kicks.
Love lands a head shot.
Love misses with a straight right.
Voller looks for the body kick but Love saw that one coming.
Love buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Love.
Voller cracks the inside of Love's front leg.
Love throws a shot to the body.
Love scores with a nice strike.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Voller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voller throws a wild body kick that Love sees coming a mile off.
Love feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Love is looking to land body kicks.
Love looks to land a right hand but Voller moved out of range.
Voller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Love throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voller forces Love back against the cage and clinches.
Voller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Love fails to land.
Voller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Love throws a right hand that Voller ducks under and follows up with a left that Voller also avoids with ease.
Love looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Voller darts in and clinches Love up against the cage.
Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voller misses with a kick to the body.
Love scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Love misses with a looping right.
Love misses with a low kick as Voller jumps back.
Voller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Voller scores with a push kick.
Love takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Voller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Love.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vagner Love clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Voller 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.
Voller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Voller rushes Love and presses him up against the cage.
Voller breaks from the clinch.
Voller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Love checks the leg kick nicely there.
Love cracks a nice hook into Voller's ribs.
Love throws a wild body kick that Voller sees coming a mile off.
Love throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voller moves away.
Voller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Love counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Love blocks the low kick.
As Voller backs away, Love returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Voller looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
Love lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
Voller misses with a low kick.
Voller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Love blocks a head kick by Voller.
Love waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voller.
Love lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Love scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Love avoids the head kick by Voller.
Voller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Voller.
Voller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Love.
Love connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Voller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Love. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love jabs Voller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Love throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Love. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Love 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 Voller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Voller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Voller ducks under a wild hook from Love.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Love connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Voller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Love rather than just go for the knockout.
Voller scores with a spinning back kick!
Voller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Voller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love avoids the head kick by Voller.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Voller.
Love wants to slow Voller down by chopping away at his legs.
Voller blocks a leg kick.
Love fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voller manages to avoid it.
Love loads up on a big right hand but Voller slips the punch.
Love throws a wild body kick that Voller sees coming a mile off.
Voller is trying to counter with his kicks.
Voller throws a push kick but Love slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target.
Voller throws a body shot but no joy.
Love tried to score with a low kick but Voller checks it.
Love dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Love takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voller swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Voller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Love scores with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Love as he connects with a hook.
Love scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voller connects with a right hand. Love shakes it off.
Voller throws a leg kick which misses Love's front leg but catches the back leg as Love tries to avoid it.
Voller connects with an inside leg kick.
Love chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Voller can pounce on him.
Voller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Voller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vagner Love had his way with Lars Voller in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Voller misses with a low kick.
Love throws a big counter combination but Voller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Love moves out of range of the body kick.
Voller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Love has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Voller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Voller lands a head shot.
Love loads up on a big right hand but Voller slips the punch.
Love 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.
Voller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voller looks for the body kick but Love saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Love.
Love scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Voller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Love will feel that in the morning.
Love misses with a kick to the body.
Love swings for the body but Voller moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Love walks into a jab.
Voller tries to clinch but Love is having none of it.
Voller throws a low kick but Love moves out of range easily.
Love throws a big shot that misses.
Love cracks the inside of Voller's front leg.
Voller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Voller throws out a leg kick but Love moves out of range and Voller only half commits.
Voller misses with a head kick.
Voller clobbers Love with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Voller with a nice cross.
Love throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Love.
Lars Voller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voller. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Love throws a head kick that Voller semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love misses with a low kick.
Voller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Love.
Voller thinks about the counter body kick.
Voller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Voller scores with a nice body kick.
Voller scores with a spinning back kick!
Voller misses with a wild combination.
Love swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Love, right into the meat.
Voller tests Love's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Love jabs Voller right on the nose. Voller blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Love.
Love misses with a few strikes there.
Voller connects with a solid leg kick.
Love connects with a single shot there.
Love lands with a straight right. Voller didn't see that one coming.
Voller throws the kick towards the body but Love avoids it.
Love fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Love throws a wild body kick that Voller sees coming a mile off.
Voller shapes to counter with a head kick.
Voller lands a head kick!
Voller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Love counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Love does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Love stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love misses with a low kick.
Voller scores with a kick to the body.
Voller moves into the clinch successfully.
Love avoids a wild elbow strike from Voller.
Voller misses with an elbow over the top.
Vagner Love is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Voller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Voller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Love punishes Voller's body with a nice straight punch.
Voller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Love throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lars Voller.
I think Love 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vagner Love!
Vagner Love retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Vagner Love thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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