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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Believers . Vihtala has chosen Pohjois-Karjala as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala digs a good hook to Redfield's body.
Vihtala slips a jab and a cross from Redfield.
Redfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from Redfield tenderised Vihtala's leg. Vihtala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vihtala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redfield.
Vihtala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vihtala loads up on a big right hand but Redfield slips the punch.
It looked like Redfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Redfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vihtala. Vihtala obviously looking to wear him down.
Redfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vihtala throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vihtala walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield looks to land a combination but Vihtala avoids it well.
Vihtala tries to move into range but Redfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Kaarlo Vihtala has been cut.
Redfield misses with a left hand
and Vihtala counters with an inside leg kick.
Redfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vihtala sprawls well initially but Redfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Redfield prevents Vihtala from improving his position.
Redfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vihtala trying to control here.
Redfield stalling away here and it's allowed Vihtala to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vihtala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala trying to keep a closed guard but Redfield is proving a slippery customer.
Vihtala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redfield defends it easily.
Vihtala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Redfield throwing strikes but missing.
Redfield trying to control but Vihtala is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala 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.
Redfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Redfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Redfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Vihtala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vihtala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Vihtala is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vihtala keeping moving, preventing Redfield from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redfield shoots for a takedown but Vihtala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Redfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vihtala misses the jab.
Vihtala throws out a loose jab but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vihtala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redfield gets a double leg takedown into Vihtala's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaarlo Vihtala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Redfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Vihtala is predictable there
and Redfield counters with a takedown into side control.
Redfield tries to score with some ground and pound. Vihtala controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vihtala looking for a sweep but Redfield has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Chris Redfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vihtala is looking to get to half guard.
Redfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vihtala in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That has opened up Kaarlo Vihtala's cut even more.
Redfield in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The cut above Kaarlo Vihtala's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Redfield lands a big shot to the head and Vihtala winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chris Redfield!
A very excited looking Chris Redfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski comes to the cage accompanied by hotel california. Edwards has chosen Like a surgeon as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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33 - 12 - 0 |
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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
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards throws a hook but Lebowski avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Edwards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lebowski works the jab nicely.
Lebowski misses with a head kick.
And Edwards tries to counter it with a takedown but Lebowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lebowski catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Lebowski throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Lebowski tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Edwards. That snapped Lebowski's head back.
It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lebowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards needs to keep his hands up - Lebowski had a free shot at his head there.
Lebowski connects with a leg kick. Edwards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lebowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebowski tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lebowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Lebowski.
A low kick from Lebowski is predictable there
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. Lebowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
A countering left hand to the body from Edwards misses.
Lebowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lebowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lebowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edwards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lebowski did well to prevent Edwards getting side control.
Lebowski wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Lebowski is refusing to be controlled, as Edwards sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebowski controlling the position for now.
Lebowski is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lebowski is looking to control Edwards's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lebowski avoid being mounted?
Edwards wants to take a breather but Lebowski is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lebowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edwards is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebowski avoids the body shot from Edwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Edwards scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Edwards lands a nice forearm strike.
Edwards lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lebowski down.
Edwards working away.
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lebowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Edwards throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Edwards goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lebowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Edwards but great work by Lebowski.
Lebowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Edwards wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes there by Lebowski.
Lebowski taking a break here but Edwards is having none of it and regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lebowski connects with a nice short shot to Edwards's temple.
Edwards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lebowski.
Lebowski trying to control the action but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Lebowski stops Edwards from getting back to his feet.
Lebowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Jeffrey Lebowski will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lebowski dips to his left and cracks Edwards with an uppercut!
Lebowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Lebowski blocks the leg kick.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski slips a jab from Edwards.
An attempted straight right counter from Lebowski misses the target.
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lebowski can pounce on him.
Lebowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Lebowski takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards digs a good body shot into Lebowski's ribs.
Lebowski misses with an uppercut.
Lebowski misses the jab.
Lebowski pushes Edwards away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Edwards crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lebowski - the referee stops the clock and Edwards gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lebowski. Edwards manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Edwards with a jab.
Edwards throws a jab when Lebowski was well out of range.
Lebowski moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Lebowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lebowski throws a head kick that misses.
Lebowski works the jab nicely.
Lebowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edwards's calf.
Lebowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Lebowski.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lebowski just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lebowski.
Lebowski slips a jab and a cross from Edwards.
Lebowski swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards moves out of range as Lebowski throws a body kick.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Lebowski misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Lebowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lebowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lebowski takes one on the button.
Lebowski throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
As Lebowski backs off Edwards throws a huge counter combo but Lebowski manages to avoid it all.
A lazy left from Lebowski finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lebowski misses with a wild combination.
Edwards throws the left hand but Lebowski avoids the punch easily.
Lebowski slips a jab from Edwards.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edwards checks a low kick from Lebowski.
Lebowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jeffrey Lebowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Lebowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the body from Lebowski misses
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Donk. Edwards catches Lebowski right on the button with a cross.
Jeffrey Lebowski's cut is getting worse.
Lebowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lebowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lebowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lebowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Lebowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lebowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Lebowski misses with a body kick.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Lebowski is just out of range.
Lebowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edwards to score with a decent uppercut.
Edwards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Edwards misses
and Lebowski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Edwards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lebowski's calf.
A solid body kick from Edwards.
Lebowski lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lebowski is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blake Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lebowski motions for Edwards to come forward. Lebowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Lebowski does it's job there.
Lebowski misses with a body shot.
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebowski circles away.
Lebowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edwards is out of range and Lebowski settles back down.
Lebowski misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lebowski misses with a right hand
and Lebowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edwards slips under a jab from Lebowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lebowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lebowski.
Edwards throws a jab when Lebowski was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Lebowski's ribs.
Edwards moves into range and clinches up with Lebowski.
A right hand to the body from Edwards.
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lebowski is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.
Lebowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lebowski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lebowski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Edwards gets his way!
Edwards is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lebowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lebowski for a finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards wants to control but Lebowski is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski is trapped and Edwards is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Edwards punishes Lebowski with strikes from the back mount.
Edwards has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lebowski staying busy and making it hard for Edwards to control.
Lebowski tries to roll but Edwards sticks to his back.
Lebowski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Edwards.
Lebowski is trying to get back to his feet but Edwards has full control of the position and if anything, Lebowski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Well, with Edwards on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lebowski is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
A lull in the action here.
Edwards working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lebowski is doing well to defend. Edwards seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lebowski is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blake Edwards!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Blake Edwards made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monster Kody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Kody has chosen Hip Hop as his entrance music. Joey Dixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Monster Kody!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kody's sensitive parts.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
Kody thuds his right hand into Dixon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kody.
Dixon 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.
Dixon tries to bum rush Kody with a series of wild strikes but Kody uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dixon has managed to clinch.
Dixon avoiding damage as Kody throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dixon lands with a right to the head.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kody's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dixon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kody up against the cage.
Kody lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kody misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kody throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kodys head.
Dixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dixon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kody.
Dixon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kody misses with a punch on the inside.
Kody misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Dixon.
Dixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kody uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kody backwards.
Kody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kody scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dixon looking to stall.
Dixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kody backwards.
Dixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kody.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kody uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kody creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kody misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kody breaks from the clinch.
Dixon is looking to clinch but Kody is avoiding it.
Dixon tried to score with a low kick but Kody checks it.
Kody drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dixon defends it well.
Kody swats away the attempt to clinch by Dixon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixon lands with a right hand.
Dixon shoots in and drives through. Kody sprawls well.
Kody feints the counter takedown.
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon darts in and clinches Kody up against the cage.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dixon tries a body shot but Kody blocks it.
Kody wants to get back to striking at distance but Dixon won't allow it.
Kody has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
A head punch on the inside from Kody fails to land.
Dixon trying to stall but Kody improves his position.
Kody throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Kody presses Dixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Kody.
Kody working aggressively here.
Dixon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kody up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon wants to stall.
Kody lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dixon pushes Kody back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kody scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kody is working Dixon over against the cage.
Kody landing knees to the body.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kody breaks the clinch.
Dixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
Kody punishes Dixon's body with a nice straight punch.
Dixon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dixon.
Dixon takes a swing at Kody's ribcage but misses.
Dixon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kody tries to avoid it but Dixon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kody to the ground. Kody escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dixon misses with a looping right.
Kody changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Kody uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Kody lands with a shot to the body.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Kody bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kody, right into the meat.
Kody misses with a double jab.
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 Joey Dixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dixon is looking to clinch but Kody is avoiding it.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kody.
Kody rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kody.
Kody goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon blocks a body shot from Kody.
Monster Kody seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dixon scores with a shot to the side of Kody's head.
Kody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Kody bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Kody moved out of range nicely.
Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kody.
Kody with a nice cross.
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!
Dixon moves in looking to clinch but Kody pushes him off.
Kody is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Dixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dixon rushes Kody and presses him up against the cage.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kody working aggressively here.
Kody blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Dixon keeps control of Kody as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kody is working Dixon over against the cage.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Kody lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kody.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Dixon tries to work over Kody's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kody backwards.
Kody blocking some punches.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Kody tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
Good body shot from Dixon.
Dixon trying to stall but Kody improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kody breaks the clinch.
Joey Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Kody.
Kody circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Kody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dixon stalling the fight.
Kody goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kody.
A left hand lands to the body for Kody.
Kody wants to break free but Dixon has control.
Kody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Kody circles away.
Kody drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dixon defends it well.
Dixon throws a jab when Kody was well out of range.
Kody changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dixon takes a swing at Kody's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon catches Kody with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kody scoring well with a low kick there.
Dixon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kody.
Kody is looking to clinch.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Kody.
Kody staying out of range there.
Kody cracks the inside of Dixon's front leg.
Dixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monster Kody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kody throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon throws a body kick that misses.
Kody fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kody gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kody misses with a punch to the body.
Kody throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kody lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kody throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Dixon trying to control the position but instead, Kody has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dixon into the cage.
Kody has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kody.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dixon pushes Kody back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kody lands a body punch.
Kody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kody lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dixon at a distance.
Kody is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kody misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kody checks the leg kick.
Kody lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monster Kody showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kody.
Kody lands with an overhand left.
Kody misses the shot to the body.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but Kody is quick to defend against it.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
Dixon misses with a jab to the body
so Kody counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Kody tries to pass.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet but Kody is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kody wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kody wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Kody lands a couple of elbows.
Kody stops Dixon from standing up.
Dixon pulls Kody in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Kody from controlling successfully.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Monster Kody seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kody blocks a leg kick.
Kody lands a leg kick that knocks Dixon off balance momentarily.
Dixon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kody swats away the attempt to clinch by Dixon.
Kody throws out a leg kick but Dixon moves out of range and Kody only half commits.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kody drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dixon defends it well.
Kody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Kody moved out of range nicely.
Kody throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kody misses with a body shot.
Dixon cracks the inside of Kody's front leg.
Dixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kody lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kody throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dixon slips a jab from Kody.
Dixon connects with a crisp jab.
Kody staying out of range there.
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Kody circles away.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Kody moves away and avoids it.
Joey Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon pushes Kody up against the cage in a clinch.
Kody wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dixon lands a left hand.
Kody misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Kody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon is looking to clinch.
Kody throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kody dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kody lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That kick from Kody tenderised Dixon's leg. Dixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kody cracks the inside of Dixon's front leg.
Dixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kody. Kody obviously looking to wear him down.
Dixon clinches with his opponent.
Kody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon shoots for a takedown but Kody saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Kody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kody feints the counter takedown.
Kody throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kody manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dixon throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon tries to clinch up.
Kody is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kody.
Dixon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dixon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kody dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kody.
Kody scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kody takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon jabs Kody right on the nose. Kody blinks but takes it well.
Kody lands the left hand.
Dixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kody can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monster Kody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kody has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monster Kody!
Monster Kody seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Stifler !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stifler looks to throw the jab but Hanks is out of range.
Hanks slips under a jab from Stifler .
Hanks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanks swinging wildly here.
Stifler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Stifler as he checks the leg kick.
That kick from Hanks tenderised Stifler 's leg. Stifler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanks looks to land a body kick but Stifler moved away.
Hanks tries to score with a low kick but Stifler moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Stifler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanks connects with a single shot there.
Stifler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stifler fails to land the takedown.
Stifler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stifler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanks drops Stifler with a beautiful combination! Stifler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hanks is looking for the KO!
Stifler is rocked!
It looks like Steve Stifler has been cut.
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!
Nice cross by Hanks.
Oh Stifler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanks slips a jab from Stifler .
Stifler seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Hanks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stifler doesn't seem phased though.
Hanks gets tackled into the cage by Stifler . Stifler maintains the clinch.
Hanks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stifler connects with the punch.
No joy there for Stifler , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stifler slips under a jab.
Craig Hanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Hanks.
Sloppy strikes from Stifler . Those never looked like landing.
Hanks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stifler circles away quickly and effectively.
Stifler throwing a counter right hand but Hanks manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanks.
Hanks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hanks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Stifler misses.
Hanks throws a counter combo.
Hanks thuds his right hand into Stifler 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stifler connects with a body shot that sends Hanks's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler rushes Hanks and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanks.
Hanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Stifler controls his hands.
Hanks lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Stifler controls his hands.
Hanks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stifler backwards.
Stifler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stifler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stifler lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stifler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hanks digs a right hand underneath Stifler 's ribcage. Stifler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stifler blocks a body shot from Hanks.
Hanks tries to throw a body punch but Stifler avoids it by throwing Hanks back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stifler misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanks blocking some punches.
Stifler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stifler misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Stifler .
Stifler tries to throw a body punch but Hanks avoids it by throwing Stifler back against the cage.
Hanks breaks the clinch.
Hanks misses with a series of wild punches.
Stifler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stifler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanks.
Stifler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hanks misses with a looping left.
Stifler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanks looks to land a right hand but Stifler moved out of range.
Hanks throws a leg kick that misses.
Stifler fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks throws a hook but Stifler blocks it.
Stifler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanks staying out of range there.
Stifler throws a right and a left that Hanks avoids nicely.
Hanks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stifler moves out of range of the leg kick from Hanks.
Hanks misses with a low kick as Stifler jumps back.
Good work by Stifler as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Stifler .
Stifler misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stifler .
Hanks throws a body punch but Stifler moves out of range.
Hanks misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Stifler 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stifler throws a series of punches but Hanks moves out of range.
Stifler misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Hanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Hanks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hanks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stifler clinches.
Stifler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stifler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stifler stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stifler .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stifler blocking some punches.
Hanks blocks an uppercut.
Hanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Stifler controls his hands.
Hanks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stifler leaning against his opponent.
Stifler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanks backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler blocks an uppercut.
Hanks pushes Stifler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stifler tries a body shot but Hanks blocks it.
Hanks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanks throws a sloppy head kick and Stifler moves out of range easily.
Stifler misses with a wild combination.
Steve Stifler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanks misses with a wild body shot.
Stifler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanks.
Hanks throws a push kick but Stifler slaps the foot to one side.
Stifler avoids the body shot from Hanks.
Hanks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stifler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stifler misses the shot to the body.
Stifler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Stifler .
Stifler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanks.
Stifler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanks takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stifler darts in trying to clinch
and Hanks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanks throws a leg kick which misses Stifler 's front leg but catches the back leg as Stifler tries to avoid it.
Hanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanks.
Hanks swings for the body but Stifler moves out of range.
Stifler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Stifler .
Hanks misses the jab.
Stifler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanks's hands.
Stifler thuds his right hand into Hanks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Craig Hanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanks looks to land a body kick but Stifler moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks throws a sloppy head kick and Stifler moves out of range easily.
Stifler with a jab.
Stifler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanks.
A leg kick checked by Stifler .
Hanks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stifler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Stifler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stifler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stifler lands in his opponent's guard.
Hanks is trying to control the position but Stifler postures up.
Hanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks working a defensive guard here.
Stifler wants to control from the top but Hanks keeps moving.
Hanks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hanks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stifler .
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stifler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stifler misses with a hook. Hanks ducked under it nicely.
Hanks takes one to the side of the head.
Hanks throws a leg kick but Stifler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanks scores with a one two! Stifler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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 Steve Stifler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Stifler 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stifler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanks misses with a two punch combination.
A clash of legs there as Stifler blocks the low kick.
Stifler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hanks is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stifler is controlling him well.
Hanks tries to improve position but can't.
Hanks can't do much from the bottom here.
Stifler trying to control the position but Hanks is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stifler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hanks is avoiding damage well.
Stifler throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hanks works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stifler is stalling here. Hanks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stifler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hanks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler tries to buck Hanks off but Hanks is having none of it.
Hanks is looking to take a break and control but Stifler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stifler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stifler is working hard here to advance position.
Stifler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hanks's best efforts.
Stifler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hanks has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler is squirming around, avoiding Hanks's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stifler is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Stifler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hanks content just to control the position here.
Stifler is looking to get to half guard.
Steve Stifler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Hanks.
I think Hanks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Craig Hanks!
After winning the bout, Craig Hanks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Avalon and Hendrik Daross. Avalon comes to the cage accompanied by Harder Better Faster - Daft Punk. James Avalon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, James Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendrik Daross!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Avalon finds it's target.
Avalon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daross eats them both and turns towards Avalon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Hendrik Daross has been cut.
Avalon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Avalon lands a glancing blow to the side of Daross's head.
Daross is rocked!
Daross lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Avalon backs up against the cage.
Daross is still on wobbly legs! Can Avalon finish him?
It looks like James Avalon has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Avalon finds it's way through Daross's defenses.
Daross is looking to slow Avalon down with leg kicks.
Daross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Avalon checks it well.
Avalon lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Daross is looking to close the distance but Avalon sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Daross crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Daross is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). James Avalon!
During a confident post fight interview, James Avalon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thrym has chosen The Rains of Castamere as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rung Thrym!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thrym to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Thrym.
Rubin cracks the inside of Thrym's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thrym counters with a stiff right hand.
Rubin blocks a leg kick.
Rubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrym appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Thrym ducks down to avoid it.
Thrym shapes to counter with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Rubin there.
Thrym chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrym jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Thrym avoids it well and moves away.
Rubin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Timur Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrym misses the shot to the body.
Thrym throws a leg kick
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thrym won't be happy with that.
Rubin misses with the ground and pound.
Thrym is pushing Rubin's head away, looking to escape. Rubin manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Thrym's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thrym parries the strikes from Rubin easily there. Rubin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thrym to escape.
Rubin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin scoring with punches from side control.
Thrym is looking for a sweep.
Rubin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thrym's legs.
Rubin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thrym!
Thrym tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rubin unloads with some shots from mount but Thrym bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thrym is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rubin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rubin misses with a head shot.
Rubin landing punches.
Thrym wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rubin.
Thrym felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rubin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thrym is looking to escape.
Thrym is looking to improve his position but Rubin isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin scoring with strikes but Thrym is staying in there.
Thrym wants to hold on but Rubin pushes him away.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thrym wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Thrym can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrym blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rubin scores with a nice right hand.
Rubin slips a straight right by Thrym.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thrym.
Rubin misses with a hook. Thrym ducked under it nicely.
Thrym steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rubin moves out of range as Thrym strikes.
Rubin takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Thrym is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rubin with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Thrym misses.
Rubin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrym moves away.
Rubin looks to land a right hand but Thrym moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rubin throws a body punch but Thrym moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Rubin misses
and Thrym counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rubin scores with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Thrym.
Rubin swings for the body but Thrym moves out of range.
Rubin misses the jab.
Rubin connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rubin in his tracks.
Thrym's corner calls for a 1-2. Thrym obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thrym cracks Rubin with an open hand slap.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrym can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rubin checks a leg kick.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Thrym is quick to defend against it.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrym throws out a counter right but Rubin avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrym checks a leg kick.
Thrym throws out a counter right but Rubin avoids it with no problem.
Thrym drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Thrym appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin misses with a right hand
and Thrym counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
Rubin walks into a left hand.
Rubin fails with the takedown.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrym flicks out a counter leg kick but Rubin steps away.
Thrym works Rubin's body with a nice hook.
Rubin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym lands a nice looking body shot.
Rubin lands a leg kick that knocks Thrym off balance momentarily.
Rubin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rubin sizes up Thrym with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Rubin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Thrym throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rubin.
A head kick from Thrym lands but Rubin takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rubin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thrym throws out a powerful jab.
Rubin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thrym lands a head kick. Rubin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thrym!
Rubin takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin misses with an uppercut.
Thrym replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rubin blocks it well.
Rubin misses with a left hand
and Thrym counters with a head kick that drops Rubin to the mat! Rubin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin misses with a straight left.
Rubin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rubin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rubin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rubin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin tries to advance to mount but Thrym denies him.
Thrym on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thrym tries to bench press Rubin off him but Rubin keeps the position.
Rubin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thrym is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym struggling a bit here.
Rubin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thrym wants to get back to his feet.
Rubin landing strikes.
Thrym wants to control but Rubin postures up.
Rubin fails to land a wild elbow 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!
Rubin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thrym is avoiding damage well.
Rubin trying to control the position but Thrym is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym is looking to regain half guard here but Rubin keeps moving and retains side control.
Rubin working away.
Thrym tries to bench press Rubin off him but Rubin keeps the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thrym can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thrym, as that shot connected.
Thrym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rubin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thrym momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin tries to land a leg kick but Thrym saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Rubin misses.
Thrym moves away from the strike by Rubin.
Rubin scores with a hook.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Thrym appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thrym dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rubin. That did some damage!
Decent striking displayed by Thrym there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rubin takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Rubin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrym is fending him off so far but Rubin persists. Nope, Thrym circles away and we're back to standing.
Thrym is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rubin dives in and grabs Thrym's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thrym pushes down on Rubin's head and hops out.
Thrym only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rubin checks a leg kick.
Thrym misses with an uppercut.
Rubin throws a jab when Thrym was well out of range.
Thrym swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Thrym counter with a right hand.
Thrym feints and then cracks Rubin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rubin down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rubin drives through with a takedown into Thrym's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thrym keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Thrym keeping full guard, as Rubin tries to pass.
Thrym keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Rubin looking to sit in guard and control but Thrym gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rubin 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.
Rubin pulls Thrym in close to prevent any damage.
Rubin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thrym must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin trying to keep a closed guard but Thrym is proving a slippery customer.
Rubin is really struggling to control Thrym but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thrym goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rubin lands a really nice looking cross but Thrym seems unphased.
Rubin takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Rubin throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
As Rubin backs off Thrym throws a huge counter combo but Rubin manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Thrym misses.
Rubin lands a nice shot that snaps Thrym's head back.
Rubin throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thrym checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thrym swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rubin.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rung Thrym will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rubin tries to work over Thrym's front leg with a kick but Thrym checks it.
Rubin throws a hook to the side of Thrym's head but Thrym sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thrym now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thrym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubin.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrym moves away.
Rubin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thrym throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrym misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thrym finds it's way round the side to connect with Rubin's head.
Thrym moves out of range of the strikes.
Rubin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rubin throws a body punch but Thrym moves out of range.
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Thrym ducks down to avoid it.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
Thrym throws a big counter head kick but Rubin avoids it with no problem.
Thrym looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thrym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrym.
Thrym throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big right from Rubin misses.
Thrym shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rubin misses with a straight right.
Rubin thows a leg kick but Thrym checks it
and Thrym counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Thrym tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rung Thrym is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrym is just out of range.
Thrym throws a fast counter high kick but Rubin manages to duck under it in time.
Rubin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrym throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrym. Rubin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thrym throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Thrym avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym lands with a nice body kick.
Thrym waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubin.
A big right from Rubin misses.
Rubin misses with a jab to the body
and Thrym counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thrym throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rubin misses with a jab to the body
and Thrym connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Thrym responds with a good body kick, but Rubin manages to step out the way in time.
Thrym connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rung Thrym comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thrym has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
Rung Thrym is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Rung Thrym made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frontier Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frontier Justice and Gunnar Nelson. Justice's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Die for Metal. This should be a great matchup!
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frontier Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Justice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Justice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Justice has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Justice lands a jab.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Nice cross by Justice.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up with Justice, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes Justice against the cage but Justice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nelson lands with a kick to the temple. Justice shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nelson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frontier Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice blocks a head kick by Nelson.
A big right from Justice misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Justice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice wants to slow Nelson down by chopping away at his legs.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Justice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Justice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Justice throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Frontier Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Nelson backs away, Justice returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nelson scores with a jab. Justice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
Justice slips under a jab.
Justice swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Justice tries a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
Justice moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Nelson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Justice defends it well.
Justice scores with a jab. Nelson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Justice tries a head kick but it misses.
Justice sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Justice scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Justice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Justice blocks a head kick by Nelson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justice throws a leg kick that misses.
Nelson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Justice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Justice trying to land knees to the body.
Justice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Justice throws a knee to the head but misses.
Justice utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Justice misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
A short uppercut from Justice.
Justice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Justice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Justice pushes Nelson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Justice tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Justice.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Justice throws a knee to the head but misses.
Justice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Justice.
Nelson presses Justice against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Justice.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Justice counters with a nice uppercut.
Justice avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Justice misses the shot to the body.
Nelson tries to move into range but Justice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Justice shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nelson checks the leg kick.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Justice misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Justice misses
and Nelson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Justice's guard.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
Justice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frontier Justice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Justice looks to land a combination. Nelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frontier Justice is winning the standup battle so far.
Justice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Justice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Justice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Justice on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Justice's front leg but catches the back leg as Justice tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Justice looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson trying to control the position but Justice is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice tries to bench press Nelson off him but Nelson keeps the position.
Nelson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson working the ground and pound from side control.
Justice is looking for a sweep.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justice keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working away.
Nelson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Justice is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nelson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Justice is having none of it.
Justice is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Justice gets back to full guard.
Justice has his hands on Nelson's head, controlling the position.
Justice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Justice swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
An inside leg kick from Justice misses.
Justice throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
Justice checks a low kick from Nelson.
Justice attempts a counter takedown but Nelson avoids it well and moves away.
Nelson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Justice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson with the counter takedown but Justice avoids it easily.
Justice throws a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
Justice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Justice throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Justice looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Justice moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Justice pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nelson is out of range and Justice settles back down.
Nelson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Justice thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Justice does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nelson slips a straight right by Justice.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Justice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Justice fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Justice moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Justice throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Justice throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Nelson.
Nelson shoots in and bounces Justice off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Justice is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nelson won't allow Justice to sweep him here.
Justice being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson prevents Justice from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Justice wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Justice avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nelson.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justice keeps working.
Nelson working the head with strikes.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Justice is looking for a sweep.
Nelson lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control but Justice is keeping him busy.
Nelson moves into full mount!
Nelson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Justice looks a forlorn figure.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Justice is looking to escape.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson lands a big shot there that rocks Justice but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson cracks Justice with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Justice is trying desperately to improve position.
Nelson landing shots from mount.
Nelson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nelson lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nelson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nelson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Nelson!
A relieved looking Gunnar Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Brodski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emeka Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brodski's entrance music is Cold Blue Coma- Downset. A fine choice. Shakur is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tatanka - Africa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jiri Brodski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeka Shakur!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakur cracks the inside of Brodski's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shakur.
Jiri Brodski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Brodski misses the target.
Brodski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shakur cracks Brodski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shakur cracks Brodski with a good jab.
Shakur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brodski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shakur scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Emeka Shakur has been cut.
Shakur scores with a spinning back kick!
Brodski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brodski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakurs head.
Brodski can't find room to land a body shot as Shakur controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brodski is trying to drag Shakur to the mat but Shakur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brodski can't break the clinch.
Brodski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brodski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brodski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakur tries to work over Brodski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brodski.
Shakur throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakur.
Brodski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brodski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shakur.
Brodski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakur backwards.
Shakur dodges an elbow strike from Brodski.
Shakur lands with a left to the head.
Shakur struggles to land a body shot inside as Brodski controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Shakur.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brodski.
Brodski can't get the takedown.
Shakur misses with a punch on the inside.
Shakur breaks from the clinch.
Shakur keeps the fight on the outside.
Brodski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brodski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brodski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Total Impact in the buildup to the fight.
Brodski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shakur's head.
Shakur lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakur lands a high kick!
Brodski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shakur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakur scores with a body shot.
Shakur slips a jab from Brodski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakur! But no joy.
Brodski throws the left hand but Shakur avoids the punch easily.
Brodski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shakur connects with a nice looking jab.
Shakur lands with a shot to the body.
Brodski is looking to clinch but Shakur is avoiding it.
Shakur blocks a head kick by Brodski.
Brodski connects with a single shot there.
Brodski shoots in but Shakur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiri Brodski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brodski is breathing heavily.
Shakur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shakur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brodski.
Brodski misses with an uppercut. Shakur saw that one coming.
Shakur scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brodski closes the distance and clinches up with Shakur, looking for a takedown. Brodski pushes Shakur against the cage but Shakur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shakur, as that shot connected.
Shakur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brodski on the side of the head.
Brodski walks into a stiff left hand from Shakur.
A head kick misses from Shakur.
Brodski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brodski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shakur as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakur! But no joy.
Brodski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shakur finds it's way round the side to connect with Brodski's head.
Brodski scores with the left hand. Shakur knows he should have avoided that one.
Shakur throws a series of punches but Brodski moves out of range.
Brodski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shakur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shakur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shakur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brodski swings for the body but Shakur moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brodski wants to clinch.
Emeka Shakur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brodski. Brodski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brodski tries to clinch up.
Brodski connects with a nice looking jab.
Brodski throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Shakur to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakur drops Brodski with a beautiful combination! Brodski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shakur is looking for the KO!
Brodski is rocked!
It looks like Jiri Brodski has been cut.
Shakur lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Brodski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brodski feints and as Shakur raises his hands in defense, Brodski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shakur controlling Brodski's posture.
Brodski seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emeka Shakur dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brodski fails with a takedown attempt.
Shakur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brodski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shakur - the referee stops the clock and Brodski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shakur. Brodski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab by Shakur.
Decent striking displayed by Shakur there.
Shakur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brodski can pounce on him.
Shakur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shakur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brodski was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakur.
A jab lands there for Shakur.
Shakur thuds his right hand into Brodski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brodski is looking to clinch.
Shakur checks a low kick from Brodski.
Shakur drops Brodski with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brodski! Shakur dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emeka Shakur!
Emeka Shakur thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caol Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rainer Varvaskoukku could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Caol Uno's chin.
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150 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caol Uno!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Varvaskoukku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uno as he jumps to the side.
Uno dives in for a single leg takedown but Varvaskoukku sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Varvaskoukku lands with a shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Uno misses.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uno! But no joy.
Varvaskoukku misses with a double jab.
Varvaskoukku looks for a takedown but Uno sprawls well.
And Uno tries to counter it with a takedown but Varvaskoukku pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varvaskoukku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno throws a body shot but no joy.
Varvaskoukku throws a front kick aimed at Uno's knee but Uno avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uno! But no joy.
Uno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uno throws a lazy right hand but Varvaskoukku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno fails to land with a series of punches.
Varvaskoukku connects with a single shot there.
Uno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Varvaskoukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Uno circles away.
Uno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Varvaskoukku with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Varvaskoukku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Varvaskoukku.
Uno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Uno moves out of range.
A jab from Uno misses.
Uno throws a lazy uppercut
and Varvaskoukku counters with a single leg into guard. Uno didn't expect that.
Varvaskoukku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku chips away with some ground and pound.
Uno is trying to keep Varvaskoukku in close.
Varvaskoukku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Varvaskoukku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uno scores with a couple of nice shots.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a sweep. Uno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Varvaskoukku trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Varvaskoukku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno lands a couple of good shots and Varvaskoukku has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Uno is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Uno gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Uno gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Uno apologises and we restart here on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Varvaskoukku.
Uno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Varvaskoukku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Varvaskoukku drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uno sprawls and moves away.
Varvaskoukku digs a good hook to Uno's body.
Uno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uno slips under a jab.
Uno shoots in and drives through. Varvaskoukku sprawls well.
Uno moves out of range of the body kick from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot.
Uno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Varvaskoukku.
Uno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Varvaskoukku to the mat! Varvaskoukku manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Uno from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uno looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Varvaskoukku working a defensive guard here.
Varvaskoukku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Uno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Varvaskoukku seems keen to control Uno's posture.
Varvaskoukku controls Uno momentarily but Uno frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 Rainer Varvaskoukku will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Varvaskoukku misses with a leg kick.
Uno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Varvaskoukku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Uno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varvaskoukku is one step ahead there.
Varvaskoukku passes Uno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Varvaskoukku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uno can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the action but Uno is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku trying to mount his opponent but Uno defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno is looking to improve his position.
Varvaskoukku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Varvaskoukku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Varvaskoukku perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control. Uno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Uno keeps moving.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uno fails with the takedown.
Varvaskoukku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a jab to the body but Uno is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Uno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uno moves out of range of the body kick.
Uno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Varvaskoukku lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uno backs up against the cage.
Varvaskoukku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uno drives through with a takedown into Varvaskoukku's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uno chips away with some ground and pound.
Uno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku pulls Uno in close to prevent any damage.
Uno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uno won't allow Varvaskoukku to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varvaskoukku has his feet on Uno's thighs here. He's pushed Uno off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Uno screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rainer Varvaskoukku!
A relieved looking Rainer Varvaskoukku thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Llewelyn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miami Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter's entrance music is Scooter - Fire. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vice's choice of entrance music: The Theme. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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279 lbs
39 - 16 - 0 |
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210 cm
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271 lbs
18 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
39 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Llewelyn Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vice. That did some damage!
Vice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vice misses with an uppercut.
Carter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vice throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carter.
It looks like Llewelyn Carter has been cut.
A punch combination from Vice misses.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Vice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vice misses with a body shot.
Miami Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Vice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vice throws a body kick that misses.
Carter swings for the body but Vice moves out of range.
Vice pushes Carter away with a front kick.
Carter misses the jab.
Vice catches Carter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vice misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carter throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vice throws out the jab.
Vice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vice throws a half hearted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vice!
Vice takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vice checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vice just manages to avoid it.
Vice misses the shot to the body.
Vice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carter on the side of the head.
Vice swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carter counters with a left to the body.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vice lands with a right to the head.
Vice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vice is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carter rather than just go for the knockout.
Vice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Vice throws a big shot that misses.
Carter tries to counter by clinching up but Vice breaks away and moves out of range.
Carter lands a nice hook to Vice's body. Vice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Vice circles away.
A lazy left from Carter finds it's target.
Vice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter moves out of range as Vice throws a body kick.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Vice feints the counter takedown.
Vice chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carter can pounce on him.
Vice throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
Vice scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Vice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter swings for the body but Vice moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Vice.
Vice jabs at Carter's body.
Vice feints and then cracks Carter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carter down.
Carter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vice throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Carter misses.
Vice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Vice.
Vice throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice throws a body kick that misses
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vice scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vice was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Vice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vice throws out the jab.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Vice misses with the body kick
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Vice looks for the body kick but Carter saw that one coming.
That kick from Vice tenderised Carter's leg. Carter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
Vice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vice.
Vice swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Vice scores with the left hand. Carter knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miami Vice dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vice misses with a straight right.
Vice throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Carter counters with an outside leg kick.
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Vice lands an elbow inside.
Our sources have told us that Carter has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Carter misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Vice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vice is able to avoid easily.
Carter walks into a stiff left hand from Vice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter avoids a kick to the body.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Carter moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Carter misses the target.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miami Vice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vice misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Carter moves away from the strike by Vice.
Nice defenses there by Vice.
Carter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carter clinches up with Vice and pushes him back against the cage.
Carter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carter prevents Vice from breaking the clinch.
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Vice avoids the damage to the body.
Vice breaks the clinch.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vice.
Vice takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carter avoids a kick to the body.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
Vice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Carter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vice avoids the body shot from Carter.
Carter moves out of range of the body kick from Vice.
Carter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vice throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Vice looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Vice fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carter is out of range.
Carter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vice is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a jab when Vice was well out of range.
Carter throws a front kick that sends Vice stumbling back into the cage.
Carter thows a body kick. Vice tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carter is looking to slow Vice down with leg kicks.
Vice throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Carter misses the target.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carter clinches up against the cage.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Vice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter taking a breather.
Vice is trying to pull guard but Carter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vice is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking to slow down the pace here.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Carter.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Vice avoids the damage to the body.
Vice misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Vice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vice working hard to break the clinch.
Vice lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vice blocks a body shot from Carter.
Vice takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carter landing knees to the body.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carter.
Vice prevents a body shot from Carter.
The referee calls for Carter to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Llewelyn Carter dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carter avoids the head kick by Vice.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Vice moved out of range nicely.
Vice throws out a leg kick but Carter moves out of range and Vice only half commits.
Carter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vice manages to circle out of the way.
Vice smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vice pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle, before Carter throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Vice's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Carter lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Llewelyn Carter!
Llewelyn Carter decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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hype
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