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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zen Yi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boaz Jachin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jachin has chosen Depeche Mode - Heaven (Freemason Remix) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Zen Yi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boaz Jachin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yi needs to keep his hands up - Jachin had a free shot at his head there.
Yi closes the distance and clinches up with Jachin, looking for a takedown. Yi pushes Jachin against the cage but Jachin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jachin did well to prevent Yi getting side control.
Yi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yi 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.
Jachin is trying to maintain the position but Yi is very close to passing his half guard.
Jachin is not content to let Yi control the position.
Yi throwing shots but Jachin is blocking nicely.
Yi prevents Jachin from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi thows a huge punch but Jachin dodges it nicely.
Yi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jachin wants to get back to full guard.
Yi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Yi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jachin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jachin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Yi.
Jachin taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jachin tries to reverse the position but Yi maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jachin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yi lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yi unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jachin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Yi celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zen Yi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Zen Yi thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mazzuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samick Behringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Behringer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Atari teenage riot - Speed. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Samick Behringer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Mazzuca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samick Behringer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behringer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Behringer misses with a straight right.
Mazzuca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mazzuca looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mazzuca moves into range and clinches up with Behringer.
Behringer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzuca fails to land.
Mazzuca will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Behringer up against the cage.
Behringer tries to pull guard but Mazzuca holds him up against the cage and eventually Behringer drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzuca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Behringer prevents a body shot from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Mazzuca's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mazzuca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Behringer or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzuca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazzuca misses with a body punch.
Behringer trying to stall but Mazzuca improves his position.
A short left from Mazzuca.
Behringer is trying to push Mazzuca away but Mazzuca has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mazzuca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mazzuca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mazzuca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mazzuca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Behringer tries to pull guard but Mazzuca won't allow it.
Behringer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mazzuca just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robert Mazzuca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samick Behringer.
Behringer blocks an uppercut.
Mazzuca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzuca breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behringer misses with a jab to the body
and Mazzuca counters with an outside leg kick.
Behringer misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazzuca counters with a nice uppercut.
Behringer has his takedown stuffed
and Mazzuca counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzuca. Behringer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzuca stuffs the takedown.
Mazzuca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazzuca throws a quick counter kick to the body but Behringer avoids it.
Behringer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samick Behringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Behringer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Behringer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mazzuca slips a jab and a cross from Behringer.
Mazzuca lets loose with a powerful body kick. Behringer will feel that in the morning.
Mazzuca throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mazzuca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Behringer.
Robert Mazzuca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzuca lands a leg kick that knocks Behringer off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behringer looks to land a right hand but Mazzuca moved out of range.
Mazzuca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab by Behringer.
Mazzuca lands a leg kick that knocks Behringer off balance momentarily.
Behringer drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Behringer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazzuca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mazzuca has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Behringer wants to control from the top but Mazzuca keeps moving.
Mazzuca looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Behringer wants to control from the top but Mazzuca keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behringer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mazzuca trying to control the position.
Behringer stands and throws Mazzuca's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mazzuca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Behringer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mazzuca is trying to control Behringer's posture but Behringer avoids it.
Behringer working the ground and pound.
Behringer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mazzuca is not content to let Behringer control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mazzuca throws a leg kick but Behringer moved away.
Mazzuca looks for the body kick but Behringer saw that one coming.
Mazzuca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzuca doesn't manage to clinch there - Behringer circles away.
Mazzuca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Behringer. That did some damage!
Mazzuca throws a body kick that misses.
Mazzuca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Behringer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mazzuca as he jumps to the side.
Behringer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMazzuca.
Robert Mazzuca is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzuca lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behringer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mazzuca counters with an outside leg kick.
Mazzuca tries to work over Behringer's front leg with a kick but Behringer checks it.
Behringer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzuca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Behringer is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzuca throws a leg kick but Behringer sees it coming and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca scoring well with a low kick there.
Behringer throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Behringer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Behringer.
Mazzuca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Behringer can do to turn this around?
Mazzuca scores with a punch to the head.
Mazzuca misses with the body kick
letting Behringer counter with a right hand.
Mazzuca tries to land a front kick but Behringer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Behringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Behringer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Behringer misses with a series of wild punches.
Behringer misses with a looping left.
Behringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzuca manages to avoid it.
It looked like Mazzuca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazzuca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzuca dips to his left and cracks Behringer with an uppercut!
Behringer clobbers Mazzuca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Behringer shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Mazzuca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazzuca thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Behringer if he has to take too many more of those.
Behringer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca keeps Behringer at a distance using the push kick.
Behringer is breathing heavily.
Mazzuca moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mazzuca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mazzuca tries to clinch there but Behringer circles away.
Behringer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Behringer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mazzuca is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Behringer off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca biding his time, controlling Behringer.
Behringer wants to escape the position.
Behringer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca is controlling the position but Behringer somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Mazzuca with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Behringer trying to hold on to Mazzuca's head to control him but Mazzuca postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mazzuca throws a chopping leg kick but Behringer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Behringer throws a lazy right hand but Mazzuca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Behringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzuca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Behringer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazzuca circles away.
Behringer throws a hook to the side of Mazzuca's head but Mazzuca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Behringer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mazzuca lands an overhand right.
Mazzuca clinches up against the cage.
Mazzuca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Behringer backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzuca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzuca.
Mazzuca can't find room to land a body shot as Behringer controls the action.
Behringer is trying to break the clinch but Mazzuca has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzuca lands a right hand.
Mazzuca's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mazzuca leaning against his opponent.
Mazzuca seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mazzuca has Behringer pushed against the cage.
Behringer has Mazzuca pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mazzuca manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mazzuca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazzuca lands a hook that snaps the head of Behringer backwards.
Mazzuca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Behringer backwards.
Mazzuca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzuca misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behringer goes for a takedown attempt but Mazzuca pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robert Mazzuca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samick Behringer.
Behringer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mazzuca avoids it really well and circles away.
Behringer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mazzuca defends it nicely.
Behringer cracks Mazzuca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mazzuca bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Behringer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick lands from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca throws a lazy body kick
and Behringer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Behringer moves out of range as Mazzuca throws a body kick.
Behringer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mazzuca.
Behringer lands with an uppercut that bounces Mazzuca off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mazzuca.
Mazzuca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Behringer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mazzuca defends it well.
You can see that Behringer has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Behringer takes one to the side of the head.
Behringer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazzuca under the eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazzuca. That's going to slow Behringer down.
Behringer lands a nice shot that snaps Mazzuca's head back.
Mazzuca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mazzuca connects with a leg kick. Behringer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mazzuca misses with a wild combination.
Behringer missing with a left hand there. Mazzuca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Behringer throws a hook to the side of Mazzuca's head but Mazzuca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behringer throws a right hand that misses
and Mazzuca counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Behringer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca sizes up Behringer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Behringer is rocked!
Behringer walks straight into a right hand from Mazzuca - that's dropped him! Mazzuca jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Behringer from any more punishment! Behringer complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robert Mazzuca!
Robert Mazzuca decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Blackburn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maximillian Xezeron's 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximillian Xezeron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blackburn! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Blackburn. Those never looked like landing.
Xezeron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blackburn throws a nice looking combination but Xezeron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xezeron is looking to clinch but Blackburn is avoiding it.
Xezeron moves into the clinch successfully.
Xezeron misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn breaks the clinch.
Blackburn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Xezeron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blackburn is in Xezeron's guard.
Blackburn scoring with some ground and pound.
Xezeron looking for a sweep. Not yet Xezeron, not yet.
Blackburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Xezeron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Xezeron keeps moving.
Xezeron has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Xezeron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackburn pushing down on Xezeron's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Xezeron tries to get to full guard but Blackburn has control of the leg.
Blackburn is pressing down on Xezeron's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xezeron is holding on for now.
Xezeron moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackburn looking to pass the guard.
Xezeron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackburn defends well.
Blackburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xezeron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xezeron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Blackburn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn 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.
Xezeron drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xezeron jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blackburn keeping full guard, as Xezeron tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xezeron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blackburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackburn seems keen to control Xezeron's posture.
Xezeron passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blackburn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Blackburn is trying to escape and Xezeron transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Blackburn is forced to tap! Nice work there by Xezeron! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Garfield Sobers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belal Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobers comes to the cage accompanied by Suck it bitch, You dirty bitch. The crowd seem to be enjoying Li's choice of entrance music: Fearless. Belal Li told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garfield Sobers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Belal Li!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobers moves out of range of the body kick.
Sobers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Li is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Sobers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sobers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sobers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Sobers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Li wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Garfield Sobers has been cut.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Sobers.
Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sobers counters with a shoot takedown. Li fights it but they end up in guard.
Li is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sobers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sobers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sobers trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li trying to control the position here.
Sobers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sobers 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.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sobers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sobers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sobers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sobers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Li is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sobers is controlling him well.
Li dodges the ground and pound from Sobers.
Sobers trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Sobers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sobers is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobers prevents Li from escaping the position.
Sobers is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobers working the ground and pound but Li is defending the strikes.
Sobers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Li is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sobers throws an elbow but Li slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sobers throws an elbow but Li slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sobers trying to control the position but Li is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sobers working the ground and pound from side control.
Sobers trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Li prevents Sobers from moving into mount.
Sobers is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobers controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobers is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobers controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garfield Sobers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garfield Sobers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Li cracks a nice hook into Sobers's ribs.
Sobers avoids the head kick by Li.
Li lands a front kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sobers dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Sobers's head and hops out.
Li feints a counter leg kick.
Li moves into range and clinches up with Sobers.
Sobers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Sobers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sobers managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Sobers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Li clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Li trying to get back to his feet but Sobers is in full control for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sobers loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Li hold on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobers struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sobers lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Sobers lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sobers.
Sobers looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Li is rocked!
Sobers punishes Li with strikes from the back mount.
Li is still in real trouble! Can Sobers finish him?
Sobers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Li just trying to survive but Sobers is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sobers connects with a couple of big shots that have Li covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Li! Sobers fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garfield Sobers!
Garfield Sobers retains his middleweight title!
Garfield Sobers took some time post fight to say the following; 'I learned alot from our first fight and I think it showed tonight. Hes a good fighter but CBK breaks the halo pride. I want to call out the welterweight champion. I can almost make the cut now so you better watch out!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duvalier's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Voodoo Music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francois Duvalier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Grey!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey walks into a jab.
Duvalier throws a body punch but Grey moves out of range.
Grey wants to counter the offense by Duvalier and move into the clinch position.
Duvalier throws a jab when Grey was well out of range.
Duvalier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Duvalier.
Duvalier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grey thumps Duvalier with a low kick.
Duvalier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grey wants to clinch.
Duvalier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grey wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Grey.
Duvalier misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvalier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duvalier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duvalier throws a series of punches but Grey moves out of range.
Grey moves out of range of the strikes.
Duvalier throws a hook to the side of Grey's head but Grey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duvalier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grey.
Duvalier swinging wildly here.
Grey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duvalier throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Grey misses.
Duvalier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duvalier looks to score with a jab to the body but Grey is just out of range.
Duvalier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duvalier scores with a sloppy right hand. Grey should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey ducks under a wild hook from Duvalier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier misses with a few strikes there.
Grey moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grey.
It looks like Francois Duvalier has been cut.
Duvalier lands with a light punch inside.
Duvalier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grey lands an elbow that stopped Duvalier in his tracks for a moment.
Grey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grey tries to stall but Duvalier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Duvalier scores with a shoulder strike.
Duvalier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duvalier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey manages to avoid it.
Grey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duvalier.
Duvalier scores with a jab.
Grey moves to clinch but Duvalier breaks away
enabling Duvalier to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier cracks Grey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grey avoids the body shot from Duvalier.
Duvalier misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Duvalier misses its intended target.
Grey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grey throws a low kick but Duvalier moves out of range easily.
A big right from Duvalier misses.
Grey blocks a jab.
Grey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duvalier misses with a hook.
Duvalier throws a hook but Grey blocks it.
Grey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duvalier throws a jab when Grey was well out of range.
Grey wants to counter with a clinch but Duvalier pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey is looking to clinch but Duvalier is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Duvalier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duvalier swings for the body but Grey moves out of range.
Duvalier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duvalier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
Duvalier misses with a straight right.
Grey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duvalier swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duvalier misses with a few strikes there.
Grey is looking to clinch.
It looked like Duvalier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grey.
Duvalier lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Duvalier.
Duvalier throws a lazy right hand but Grey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Duvalier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francois Duvalier'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.
Duvalier cracks Grey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duvalier lands a right hook to the body.
Duvalier feints a jab promting Grey to slip. Duvalier then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Duvalier lands with a straight right. Grey didn't see that one coming.
Grey is rocked!
Grey instigates a clinch.
Duvalier takes an elbow to the temple.
Grey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grey lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Grey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duvalier avoids a wild elbow strike from Grey.
Duvalier avoids a wild elbow strike from Grey.
Grey trying to control the position but instead, Duvalier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grey into the cage.
Duvalier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grey throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvalier wants to get back to striking at distance but Grey won't allow it.
Grey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duvalier.
Duvalier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duvalier manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Grey is predictable there
letting Duvalier counter with a right hand.
Duvalier dips to his left and cracks Grey with an uppercut!
Grey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duvalier.
Grey wants to counter the offense by Duvalier and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Duvalier misses.
Grey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Duvalier throws a right hand that Grey ducks under and follows up with a left that Grey also avoids with ease.
Grey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duvalier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Duvalier counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier throws an overhand right that lands on Grey's shoulder, as Grey tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duvalier throws an overhand right that lands on Grey's shoulder, as Grey tries to avoid the shot.
Duvalier misses with a body shot.
Grey wants to counter with a clinch but Duvalier pushes him away.
Duvalier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
Duvalier looks to throw the jab but Grey is out of range.
Grey wants to counter with a clinch but Duvalier pushes him away.
Grey moves into the clinch.
Duvalier blocks an elbow strike from Grey.
Grey stalling in the clinch but Duvalier improves position.
Duvalier has a couple of punches blocked by Grey.
Duvalier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duvalier dodges an elbow strike from Grey.
Duvalier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duvalier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey throws out a leg kick but Duvalier moves out of range and Grey only half commits.
Grey doesn't manage to clinch there - Duvalier circles away.
Duvalier is looking for a counter combo.
Grey has closed the distance and engaged Duvalier in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier working hard to break the clinch.
Grey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duvalier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grey blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Duvalier takes an elbow to the temple.
Duvalier wants to get back to striking at distance but Grey won't allow it.
Grey throws an elbow that misses.
Grey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duvalier blocks the elbow strike.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
Grey stalling the fight.
Grey lands an elbow that stopped Duvalier in his tracks for a moment.
Grey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duvalier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duvalier wants to break free but Grey has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grey.
Nice elbow from Grey.
Duvalier wants to break free but Grey has control.
Grey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier blocks the elbow strike.
Duvalier misses with some punches.
Duvalier blocks the elbow strike.
Duvalier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?
Grey misses with an elbow over the top.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey looking to slow down the pace here.
Duvalier breaks from the clinch.
Duvalier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duvalier.
Duvalier sets himself, and Grey steps forward looking for the clinch! Duvalier avoids it this time.
Francois Duvalier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duvalier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Duvalier misses the target.
Grey dodges the punch combination from Duvalier.
Duvalier sets himself, and Grey steps forward looking for the clinch! Duvalier avoids it this time.
Duvalier blocks a leg kick.
Duvalier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Francois Duvalier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francois Duvalier's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Duvalier keeps the fight on the outside.
Grey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvalier.
Grey wants to clinch up but Duvalier keeps it at a distance.
Duvalier throws a hook but Grey avoids it easily.
Grey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duvalier.
Duvalier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duvalier looks to score with a jab to the body but Grey is just out of range.
Duvalier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grey instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Duvalier's brow.
Grey misses with an elbow strike.
Duvalier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grey tried to score with a low kick but Duvalier checks it.
Duvalier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duvalier scores with a shot to the body.
Grey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duvalier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duvalier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Duvalier misses.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duvalier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duvalier.
Francois Duvalier is winning the standup battle so far.
Grey misses with a low kick.
Duvalier works the jab nicely.
Duvalier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duvalier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Duvalier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grey.
Duvalier checks a low kick from Grey.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grey.
Duvalier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grey wants to clinch.
It looked like Duvalier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grey.
Duvalier throws an overhand right that lands on Grey's shoulder, as Grey tries to avoid the shot.
Earl Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duvalier.
Grey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duvalier throws out the jab.
Duvalier misses the body punch
and Grey counters by clinching up.
Duvalier tries to circle away but Grey has him pinned against the cage.
Duvalier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Duvalier blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duvalier.
Duvalier manages to break the clinch.
Grey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duvalier connects with the punch.
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!
Duvalier misses with a series of wild punches.
Duvalier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
Duvalier throws out a loose jab but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier throws a body shot but no joy.
Grey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grey blocks a jab.
Duvalier looks to land a combination but Grey avoids it well.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duvalier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duvalier is looking to counter punch.
Duvalier throws a body punch but Grey moves out of range.
Duvalier misses with a looping right.
Duvalier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Duvalier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grey doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvalier. Grey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grey tries to clinch but Duvalier moves out of range.
Grey throws a head kick that misses.
Duvalier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duvalier tries to bum rush Grey with a series of wild strikes but Grey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey takes one to the side of the head.
Grey staying out of range there.
Grey darts in trying to clinch
and Duvalier counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey throws a leg kick but Duvalier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Francois Duvalier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grey walks into a jab.
Duvalier swings for the body but Grey moves out of range.
Duvalier works Grey's body with a nice hook.
Duvalier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grey eats them both and turns towards Duvalier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Duvalier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grey.
Duvalier looks to throw the jab but Grey is out of range.
Duvalier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francois Duvalier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duvalier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Duvalier!
Francois Duvalier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Earl Grey stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got cheated! I got cheated and you know it!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Levchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lexington Snape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levchenko comes to the cage accompanied by Zelenoglazoe Taksi. Snape is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DJ Tiësto - Carmina Burana: Remixed. Artur Levchenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 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
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Levchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Lexington Snape!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Snape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Levchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Snape.
Levchenko catches Snape with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snape moves out of range of the strikes.
Snape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Levchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Snape.
Snape is looking to clinch.
Levchenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Levchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Levchenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Snape has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snape tries to clinch but Levchenko moves out of range.
Snape clinches up against the cage.
Snape lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Artur Levchenko has been cut.
Levchenko gets through Snape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levchenko.
Snape connects with a knee to the head.
Levchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Levchenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Snape avoids the damage to the body.
Snape avoiding damage as Levchenko throws knees to the body.
Levchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Snape gets an underhook and turns Levchenko into the cage.
Snape keeps control of Levchenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Levchenko managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
Levchenko avoiding damage as Snape throws knees to the body.
Snape tries to land a knee to the head but Levchenko blocks with his arms.
Snape lands a nice knee to the body.
Levchenko is breathing heavily.
Snape lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snape trying to land knees to the body.
Levchenko dodges an elbow strike from Snape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snape.
Snape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Levchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snape lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Snape putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Levchenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Snape scores a nice knee to the body.
Snape misses with a knee strike.
Snape landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snape.
A nice left hand lands by Snape.
Snape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Snape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snape landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snape.
Snape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Levchenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Levchenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Snape.
Snape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snape looking to throw knees to the head but Levchenko is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Levchenko tries a body shot but Snape blocks it.
Snape missing with knees to the body.
Levchenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Levchenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snape blocking some punches.
Levchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Levchenko throws a quick counter head kick but Snape was just out of range.
Snape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Levchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snape doesn't manage to clinch there - Levchenko circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Levchenko misses the target.
Snape tries to clinch but Levchenko moves away
and Levchenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Levchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snape fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snape tries to clinch up.
Snape tries to clinch there but Levchenko circles away.
Levchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snape clinches with his opponent.
Levchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Snape throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Levchenko managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
Snape lands a damaging elbow.
Snape throws an elbow but it misses.
Snape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Levchenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levchenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Snape misses with an elbow over the top.
Levchenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Snape gets an underhook and turns Levchenko into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lexington Snape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artur Levchenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Snape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Levchenko throws out the jab.
Snape tries to clinch there but Levchenko circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Snape checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snape tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Levchenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Snape tries to clinch up.
Snape tries to clinch there but Levchenko circles away.
Snape tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snape wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snape moves in looking to clinch but Levchenko pushes him off.
Snape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Levchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snape wants to clinch but Levchenko slips to the side
and Levchenko counters with a two punch combo.
Snape fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Levchenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Snape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Levchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snape tries to land a knee to the head but Levchenko blocks with his arms.
Levchenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lexington Snape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Snape throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Levchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Levchenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Levchenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Snape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Snape.
Snape misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snape misses with a punch to the body.
Levchenko tries to throw a body punch but Snape avoids it by throwing Levchenko back against the cage.
Levchenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Our sources have told us that Levchenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Snape tries to land knees in the clinch but Levchenko avoids the damage to the body.
Snape using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Snape connects with a knee to the head.
Snape lands an elbow just above Levchenko 's eye.
Snape lands an elbow inside.
Snape lands a damaging elbow.
Snape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snape is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Levchenko's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Levchenko! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lexington Snape!
Lexington Snape 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 Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andokuhle Congo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andokuhle Congo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Congo. Beautiful body shot.
Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt.
Congo misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarson swings for the body but Congo moves out of range.
Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Ragnarson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Congo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ragnarson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ragnarson works over Congo with some ground and pound from guard.
Congo has his hands on Ragnarson's head, controlling the position.
Congo wants to sweep here but Ragnarson controlling him for the moment.
Ragnarson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo controls Ragnarson momentarily but Ragnarson frees himself.
Ragnarson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Congo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Congo looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Congo is trying to keep Ragnarson in close.
Ragnarson lands a couple of elbows.
Congo trying to control the position here.
Ragnarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ragnarson postures up in Congo's guard and throws a big left but Congo blocks it.
Congo pulls Ragnarson in close to prevent any damage.
Ragnarson chips away with some ground and pound.
Congo trying to control the position.
Ragnarson advances position into side control!
The strikes coming from Ragnarson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo wants to control but Ragnarson postures up.
Ragnarson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Congo taking a bit of punishment here - Ragnarson scoring with strikes.
Ragnarson moves into full mount!
Ragnarson avoids the attempt from Congo to control.
Ragnarson working Congo over with strikes here.
Congo is rocked!
Ragnarson lands a big shot to the head and Congo winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustav Ragnarson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Crabby Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko has chosen Hawaii 78 & E ala E as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Naru Jarkko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Crabby Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Iron as he checks the leg kick.
Iron goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Iron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Iron's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jarkko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarkko was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron.
A good leg kick by Iron.
A good leg kick by Jarkko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron is looking to chop away at Jarkko's legs.
And Jarkko tries to counter it with a takedown but Iron pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Iron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iron fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jarkko checks it well.
Jarkko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jarkko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jarkko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iron counters with a low kick, right behind Jarkko 's knee.
Jarkko darts in looking for a takedown but Iron gets double underhooks and turns Jarkko into the cage.
Jarkko throws a body kick that misses.
Iron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jarkko dives in for a single leg takedown but Iron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crabby Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naru Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a body shot but no joy.
Crabby Iron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Iron.
Jarkko dips to his left and cracks Iron with an uppercut!
Iron just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
The crowd cheers as Iron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jarkko doesn't seem phased though.
Jarkko throws a poor cross that misses
letting Iron counter with a right hand.
Jarkko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iron checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron swings for the body but Jarkko moves out of range.
Jarkko with the counter takedown but Iron avoids it easily.
Jarkko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iron is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarkko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Jarkko.
Jarkko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron.
Jarkko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarkko lands with a hook. Iron tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jarkko's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jarkko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Jarkko misses with a hook to the body
and Iron counters with an outside leg kick.
Jarkko throws a leg kick which misses Iron's front leg but catches the back leg as Iron tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Iron. That snapped Jarkko's head back.
Jarkko throws a head kick but Iron moves out of range.
Iron looks to throw a body kick
and Jarkko counters with a takedown into side control.
Jarkko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Iron is avoiding damage well.
Jarkko trying to control the action but Iron is working from the bottom.
Iron managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jarkko.
Jarkko looking to control but instead Iron has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jarkko thows a huge punch but Iron dodges it nicely.
Jarkko is trying to work for a kimura but Iron is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarkko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Iron's thigh. Iron counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jarkko throws an elbow that misses. Iron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jarkko's guard. Nice move by Iron!
Iron looking to pass the guard.
Jarkko keeping moving, preventing Iron from controlling successfully.
Iron not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Crabby Iron will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Iron misses with a looping right.
Iron blocks a low kick nicely.
Crabby Iron is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Jarkko misses
and Iron counters with an inside leg kick.
Jarkko lands a jab to Iron's midsection.
Jarkko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iron's calf.
Nice shot by Jarkko.
Jarkko needs to keep his hands up - Iron had a free shot at his head there.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Jarkko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iron is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Jarkko misses
and Iron counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Iron.
Jarkko working aggressively here.
Jarkko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jarkko digs a good hook to Iron's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko is looking to score with low kicks.
Iron works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jarkko throws a lazy head kick
and Iron counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iron.
Still in the clinch, Jarkko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jarkko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Iron's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Iron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarkko misses with some punches.
Iron looking to slow down the pace here.
Iron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Iron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jarkko backwards.
Jarkko throws a punch but it's blocked by Iron.
Iron lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Iron creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarkko misses with some punches.
Jarkko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Iron is trying to break the clinch but Jarkko has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Iron on the inside.
Iron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarkko misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarkko pushes Iron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarkko scores with a shot to the side of Iron's head.
Iron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jarkko.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarkko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iron.
Jarkko blocks an uppercut.
Iron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jarkko.
Iron trying to control the position but instead, Jarkko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Iron into the cage.
Iron misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko tries to break the clinch but Iron is controlling the position.
Jarkko blocks a body shot from Iron.
Iron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iron has a couple of punches blocked by Jarkko.
Jarkko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Iron working aggressively here.
Iron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Iron on the inside.
Jarkko has a couple of punches blocked by Iron.
Jarkko jumps guard but Iron stands there with Jarkko around his waist. Jarkko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Iron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jarkko moves out of range of the body kick.
Iron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jarkko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iron works Jarkko's body with a nice hook.
Jarkko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Iron takes a swing at Jarkko's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a leg kick but Iron moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jarkko doesn't seem bothered though.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Iron is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jarkko.
Iron scores with a nice strike.
Iron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Jarkko scores with a jab. Iron acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Iron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jarkko.
Jarkko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Iron throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice jab there from Jarkko.
Iron swings for the body but Jarkko moves out of range.
Jarkko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Iron defends it well.
Jarkko throws a sloppy body shot
and Iron counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jarkko's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crabby Iron dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jarkko 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.
Jarkko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Iron wants to clinch up but Jarkko keeps it at a distance.
Naru Jarkko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron moves out of range of the leg kick from Jarkko.
Jarkko thows a leg kick but Iron checks it
and Iron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Jarkko misses the target.
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarkko.
Iron is looking to wear down Jarkko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Iron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Iron slips under a jab.
Iron jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jarkko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Iron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Jarkko.
Jarkko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iron looks to throw the jab but Jarkko is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a low kick but Iron moves out of range easily.
Jarkko throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jarkko feints and then cracks Iron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iron down.
Iron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Iron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jarkko lands a slapping body shot.
Jarkko connects with a crisp jab.
Jarkko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Iron in his tracks.
Iron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iron is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jarkko misses with a straight left.
Jarkko tries a head kick but it misses.
Iron fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jarkko just manages to avoid it.
Iron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jarkko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Iron momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarkko works Iron's body with a nice hook.
Iron lands with a shot to the body.
Jarkko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jarkko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Iron to score with a decent uppercut.
Jarkko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iron's sensitive parts.
Iron scores with a nice body kick.
Iron throws a big shot that misses.
Iron lands a nice shot that snaps Jarkko's head back.
Iron tries to land a leg kick but Jarkko saw it coming and moves away.
Jarkko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jarkko misses with a hook.
Iron looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jarkko tries to keep at a distance but Iron has taken the fight into the clinch.
Iron misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron stalling in the clinch but Jarkko improves position.
Iron lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Iron stalling.
Iron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crabby Iron has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jarkko throws a punch but it's blocked by Iron.
Jarkko wants to get back to striking at distance but Iron won't allow it.
Jarkko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarkko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iron throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarkko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jarkko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Iron misses the target.
Iron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jarkko finds it's way round the side to connect with Iron's head.
Jarkko throws a looping overhand right but Iron ducks down to avoid it.
Jarkko misses with a wild body shot.
Jarkko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jarkko. That did some damage!
A big right from Iron misses.
Jarkko throws a low kick but Iron avoids it.
Jarkko slips a jab and a cross from Iron.
Iron throws the kick towards the body but Jarkko avoids it.
Jarkko looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron is just out of range.
Jarkko digs a good body shot into Iron's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarkko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Iron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Jarkko tenderised Iron's leg. Iron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Iron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jarkko. That did some damage!
Jarkko sizes up Iron with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Crabby Iron did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jarkko thows a body kick. Iron tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Iron is looking to clinch but Jarkko is avoiding it.
Iron looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarkko is just out of range.
Jarkko throws a low kick but Iron moves out of range easily.
Iron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jarkko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Iron throws a leg kick that misses.
Jarkko throws a leg kick which misses Iron's front leg but catches the back leg as Iron tries to avoid it.
Iron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jarkko doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko throws the left hand but Iron avoids the punch easily.
Iron quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron misses the target.
Iron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jarkko can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Jarkko finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jarkko lands a jab to the nose.
Iron throws a shot from downtown. Jarkko moves away and avoids it.
Jarkko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Iron connects with a leg kick. Jarkko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Iron throws a wild body kick that Jarkko sees coming a mile off.
Jarkko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarkko.
Jarkko looks for the body kick but Iron saw that one coming.
Jarkko tries to clinch up.
Iron tries to counter by clinching up but Jarkko breaks away and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jarkko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jarkko checks a leg kick.
Jarkko throws a sloppy head kick
letting Iron counter with a right hand.
Jarkko cracks Iron with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron swings for the body but Jarkko moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Iron.
Iron throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jarkko.
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!
Jarkko moves out of range of the body kick from Iron.
Iron loads up on a big right hand but Jarkko slips the punch.
Iron misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron. Jarkko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jarkko connects with a solid leg kick.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Jarkko throws a shot from downtown. Iron moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Jarkko.
Jarkko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iron checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a jab when Iron was well out of range.
Jarkko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jarkko misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jarkko.
Iron feints and then cracks Jarkko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jarkko down.
Iron blocks a low kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jarkko. Iron shrugs it off though.
Iron misses with an uppercut.
Jarkko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jarkko throws the kick towards the body but Iron avoids it.
Iron throws a low kick, looking for Jarkko's leg but Jarkko calmly moves out of range.
Jarkko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarkko swings for the body but Iron moves out of range.
Jarkko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jarkko wants to land a leg kick but Iron is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko lands a front kick.
Iron moves into the clinch.
Iron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jarkko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Iron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jarkko struggles to land a body shot inside as Iron controls his hands.
Iron keeps control of Jarkko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jarkko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iron blocking some punches.
Jarkko swings wildly with an uppercut but Iron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iron displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jarkko up against the cage.
Iron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarkko's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jarkko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iron tries to score with a low kick but Jarkko moves his leg out of the way.
Iron is looking to clinch but Jarkko is avoiding it.
Iron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jarkko is looking to clinch.
Iron moves forwards but Jarkko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Iron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarkko's sensitive parts.
Iron moves away from the strike by Jarkko.
Iron is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Iron slips under a jab from Jarkko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jarkko avoids the body shot from Iron.
Iron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jarkko momentarily.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Jarkko tenderised Iron's leg. Iron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jarkko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jarkko. That's going to slow Iron down.
Jarkko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Iron can pounce on him.
Jarkko throws a low kick but Iron moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jarkko.
Iron tries to clinch but Jarkko moves out of range.
Jarkko misses with a leg kick
and Iron counters with a nice body shot.
Jarkko swings widly with a right hand
and Iron counters with an inside leg kick.
Jarkko misses with a takedown attempt - Iron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iron throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarkko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iron checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Iron throws a shot from downtown. Jarkko moves away and avoids it.
Iron blocks a low kick nicely.
Iron is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Iron misses with a body kick.
Iron takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iron connects with a solid leg kick.
Jarkko scores with a leg kick.
Jarkko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jarkko misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarkko throws a head kick but Iron moves out of range.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron manages to avoid it.
Jarkko with a poor takedown
and Iron counters by clinching up.
Jarkko working aggressively here.
Jarkko has a couple of punches blocked by Iron.
Naru Jarkko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarkko.
A short right from Jarkko on the inside.
Iron lands a hook that snaps the head of Jarkko backwards.
Jarkko trying to control the position but instead, Iron has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jarkko into the cage.
Jarkko throws a head punch that misses.
Iron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarkko is trying to push Iron away but Iron has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Iron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jarkko.
Crabby Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naru Jarkko.
Jarkko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iron has closed the distance and engaged Jarkko in a clinch.
Jarkko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jarkko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Iron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Iron manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarkko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iron's sensitive parts.
A jab lands there for Jarkko.
Jarkko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
Jarkko with the counter takedown but Iron avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Crabby Iron.
I think Iron has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Naru Jarkko!
An out of breath Naru Jarkko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Zelenka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Witt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Witt has chosen Animal by Disturbed as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jan Zelenka has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Zelenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Witt!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witt misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zelenka.
Witt throws a leg kick
and Zelenka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zelenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zelenka throws a hook to the side of Witt's head but Witt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Witt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zelenka avoids the head kick by Witt.
Zelenka scores with a nice right hand.
Zelenka throws an off balance right hand
and Witt counters with a nice uppercut.
Witt looks to land a left hand but Zelenka moved out of range nicely.
Zelenka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zelenka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zelenka misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Witt misses.
Zelenka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Witt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zelenka throws out the jab.
Witt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zelenka moves away.
Zelenka is looking to counter the offense by Witt and move into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Witt. Beautiful body shot.
Witt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zelenka connects with a right hand. Witt shakes it off.
Witt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zelenka.
Witt misses with an uppercut
and Zelenka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Witt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Zelenka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zelenka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Witt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zelenka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Witt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zelenka doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zelenka. That's going to slow Witt down.
Zelenka tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zelenka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Witt. Witt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zelenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Witt is just out of range.
Witt misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka throws a body punch but Witt moves out of range.
Zelenka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Witt missing with a left hand there. Zelenka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zelenka connects with a solid leg kick.
Zelenka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zelenka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Witt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Witt misses with an uppercut. Zelenka saw that one coming.
Zelenka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zelenka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zelenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Witt.
Zelenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Zelenka misses.
Zelenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelenka throws a head kick but Witt moves out of range.
Zelenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka misses with a two punch combination.
Witt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Witt throws a nice looking combination but Zelenka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zelenka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Witt manages to circle out of the way.
Witt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zelenka.
A swing and a miss from Witt.
Zelenka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zelenka is looking to slow Witt down with leg kicks.
Witt drops his hands momentarily and Zelenka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Witt works Zelenka's body with a nice hook.
Zelenka throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Witt.
Witt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zelenka ducks under a wild hook from Witt.
Zelenka scores with a jab to the body.
Witt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zelenka throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Witt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Witt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka throws a hook but Witt blocks it.
A left lands for Zelenka.
Witt slips a straight right by Zelenka.
A slow jab from Zelenka misses its intended target.
Witt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zelenka.
Witt looks to score with a jab to the body but Zelenka is just out of range.
Zelenka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zelenka defending well as Witt loads up on a big left hand.
Witt scores with a one two! Zelenka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Witt loads up on a big right hand but Zelenka slips the punch.
Zelenka lands a lovely overhand right.
Zelenka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zelenka lands with an overhand left.
Witt scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Zelenka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Zelenka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Witt throws a body shot but no joy.
Witt just misses with a punch to the body.
Witt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zelenka.
Zelenka tried to counter with a leg kick but Witt avoided it.
Witt misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Witt.
Zelenka feints and then cracks Witt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Witt down.
Zelenka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Witt doesn't seem bothered though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Witt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Zelenka defending well as Witt loads up on a big left hand.
Zelenka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Witt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Zelenka.
Witt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witt throws a right and a left that Zelenka avoids nicely.
Witt throws the left hand but Zelenka avoids the punch easily.
Witt throws a shot from downtown. Zelenka moves away and avoids it.
Zelenka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Witt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zelenka moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Witt throws a body shot but no joy.
Witt connects with a body shot.
Zelenka ducks under a wild hook from Witt.
A swing and a miss from Witt.
Jan Zelenka is winning the standup battle so far.
Witt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zelenka.
Zelenka cracks Witt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Witt slips a straight right by Zelenka.
Witt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Witt throws a head kick but Zelenka moves out of range.
Zelenka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zelenka.
Good exchange - Zelenka coming out on top.
Witt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zelenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt looks to score with a jab to the body but Zelenka is just out of range.
Witt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zelenka at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zelenka throws a body punch but Witt moves out of range.
Zelenka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Witt.
A telegraphed right hand from Zelenka misses the target.
Zelenka lands with a nice body kick.
Witt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zelenka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zelenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Witt.
Witt staying out of range there.
Witt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zelenka.
Zelenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Witt is just out of range.
Zelenka takes the fight into the clinch.
Zelenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka tries to throw a body punch but Witt avoids it by throwing Zelenka back against the cage.
Witt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zelenka lands a body punch.
Zelenka lands a right hand.
Zelenka tries to work over Witt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zelenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zelenka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Witt backwards.
Witt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Witt presses Zelenka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Witt lands a hook that snaps the head of Zelenka backwards.
Zelenka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Witt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zelenka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Witt backwards.
Zelenka scores with a shot to the side of Witt's head.
Witt takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zelenka blocking some punches.
Zelenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Witt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zelenka misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka lands a hook that snaps the head of Witt backwards.
Zelenka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zelenka lands a body shot.
Witt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zelenka's elbow.
Witt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zelenka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zelenka.
Witt misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zelenka as Witt tries to tie him up.
Zelenka scores with a shoulder strike.
Witt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zelenka presses Witt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zelenka working aggressively here.
Witt blocks a body shot from Zelenka.
Zelenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Witt lands a hook that snaps the head of Zelenka backwards.
A shot in the inside from Witt.
Witt working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Zelenka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Witt throws a hook but Zelenka avoids it easily.
Zelenka lands with an overhand left.
Zelenka moves away from the strike by Witt.
Zelenka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zelenka misses with a hook to the body
and Witt counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Witt.
A shot to the body from Witt misses
and Zelenka counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Zelenka there.
A swing and a miss from Witt.
Zelenka slips a jab from Witt.
Witt throws a poor cross that misses
and Zelenka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Witt is rocked!
Zelenka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Witt is still on wobbly legs! Can Zelenka finish him?
Zelenka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zelenka lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Witt to his knees! Zelenka keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Zelenka!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Zelenka 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yury Vesnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kummola comes into the arena with Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yury Vesnev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kummola lands the left hand.
Vesnev throws a series of punches but Kummola moves out of range.
Vesnev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kummola misses with a body shot.
Vesnev misses with a lunging right hand
and Kummola counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vesnev trying to hold on to Kummola's head to control him but Kummola postures up.
Vesnev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vesnev is trying to get back to full guard.
Vesnev works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola is fighting to break Vesnev's control of his arms but Vesnev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vesnev working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev is adopting a defensive guard.
Kummola looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kummola blocks a jab.
Vesnev fails to land with a series of punches.
Vesnev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kummola moves away.
Kummola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vesnev's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kummola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vesnev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vesnev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vesnev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kummola at a distance.
Vesnev gets caught napping as Kummola dives in and scores a takedown. Vesnev manages to retain guard.
Vesnev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kummola wants to control from the top but Vesnev keeps moving.
Vesnev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kummola wants to control from the top but Vesnev keeps moving.
Kummola preventing the sweep.
Vesnev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kummola's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kummola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vesnev defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vesnev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vesnev throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vesnev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vesnev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kummola keeping moving, preventing Vesnev from controlling successfully.
Vesnev throws a strike but Kummola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vesnev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kummola's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vesnev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vesnev throwing shots but Kummola is blocking nicely.
Kummola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kummola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vesnev tries to pass to full mount but Kummola defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kummola tries to roll over but Vesnev keeps him under control.
Kummola gets back to full 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 Kale Kummola will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kummola slips a straight right by Vesnev.
Vesnev needs to keep his hands up - Kummola had a free shot at his head there.
Vesnev misses with a hook. Kummola ducked under it nicely.
Kummola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vesnev.
Kummola looks to land a right hand but Vesnev moved out of range.
Kummola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vesnev's head.
Kummola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vesnev.
Kummola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kummola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vesnev throws a looping overhand right but Kummola ducks down to avoid it.
Vesnev lands with an uppercut that bounces Kummola off the cage and back into range.
Kummola tests Vesnev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yury Vesnev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesnev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vesnev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kummola as he jumps to the side.
Vesnev throws a body shot but no joy.
Vesnev moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola ducks under a wild hook from Vesnev.
Kummola looks to land a right hand but Vesnev moved out of range.
Kummola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kummola scores with a nice right hand.
Kummola throws the left hand but Vesnev avoids the punch easily.
Vesnev just misses with a punch to the body.
As Vesnev backs away, Kummola returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vesnev lands a nice hook to Kummola's body. Kummola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kummola shoots in looking for a takedown. Vesnev tries to sprawl out of it but Kummola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vesnev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kummola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vesnev throws a right and a left that Kummola avoids nicely.
Kummola throws a shot from downtown. Vesnev moves away and avoids it.
Kummola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vesnev.
Kummola attempts a counter takedown but Vesnev avoids it well and moves away.
Vesnev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kummola scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola misses with a wild body shot.
Vesnev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesnev slips under a jab from Kummola.
Kummola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vesnev.
Kummola looks to score with a jab to the body but Vesnev is just out of range.
Vesnev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kummola.
Kummola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vesnev. That did some damage!
Kummola misses with an uppercut.
Vesnev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vesnev.
Kummola lands a lovely overhand right.
Vesnev misses with a two punch combination.
Vesnev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kummola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kummola slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kummola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vesnev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kummola gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vesnev counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Kummola misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kummola.
Kummola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kummola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vesnev connects with a right hand. Kummola shakes it off.
Kummola 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.
Vesnev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kummola, right into the meat.
Kummola throws the left hand but Vesnev avoids the punch easily.
Vesnev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kummola throws a right hand that Vesnev ducks under and follows up with a left that Vesnev also avoids with ease.
Vesnev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some wild striking there from Vesnev.
A head kick from Kummola lands but Vesnev takes it in his stride.
Kummola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola scores with a slapping 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!
Vesnev drives through with a takedown into Kummola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vesnev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vesnev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kummola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vesnev has managed to get both his arms back between Kummola's legs - danger averted.
Vesnev slips nicely into half guard.
Kummola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vesnev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kummola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vesnev uses his free foot to push down on Kummola's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kummola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yury Vesnev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Vesnev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kummola was well out of range. Poor timing from Vesnev.
Vesnev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kummola.
An inside leg kick lands from Vesnev.
Vesnev lands an overhand right.
Kummola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kummola throws a front kick aimed at Vesnev's knee but Vesnev avoids it well.
Vesnev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vesnev just misses with a punch to the body.
Vesnev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vesnev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kummola moves away.
Kummola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola misses with a body shot.
Kummola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vesnev throws a body punch but Kummola moves out of range.
Vesnev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kummola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola scores with a punch to the head.
Kummola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vesnev feints and then cracks Kummola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kummola down.
Vesnev takes a swing at Kummola's ribcage but misses.
Vesnev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kummola manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kummola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vesnev avoids the body shot from Kummola.
Kummola slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kummola. Vesnev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vesnev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kummola connects with a body shot that sends Vesnev's belly button to the back.
Kummola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vesnev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vesnev slips under a jab.
Yury Vesnev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Kummola misses the target.
Kummola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vesnev circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesnev lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kummola was well out of range. Poor timing from Vesnev.
Kummola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vesnev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kummola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vesnev circles away.
Vesnev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vesnev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kummolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vesnev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kummola rather than just go for the knockout.
Vesnev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vesnev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kummola. Kummola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vesnev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kummola.
Vesnev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kummola in his tracks.
Vesnev misses with a wild body shot.
Vesnev walks into a left hand.
Kummola 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vesnev! But no joy.
Kummola looks to throw the jab but Vesnev is out of range.
Vesnev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vesnev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kummola tries to counter with a takedown but Vesnev is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vesnev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Vesnev.
Vesnev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kummola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kummola loads up on a big right hand but Vesnev slips the punch.
Vesnev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vesnev.
Vesnev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kummola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kummola checks a leg kick.
Vesnev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kummola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kummola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vesnev.
A little feinted left hand from Kummola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vesnev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kummola counters with a body kick that stops Vesnev in his tracks momentarily.
Vesnev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kummola counters with a stiff right hand.
Vesnev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vesnev throws a body punch but Kummola moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesnev scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Kummola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vesnev doesn't seem phased though.
Vesnev throws a lazy right hand but Kummola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kummola fails with a takedown attempt.
Vesnev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kale Kummola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vesnev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kummola.
A jab lands there for Kummola.
Vesnev dips to his left and cracks Kummola with an uppercut!
Vesnev looks to land a left hand but Kummola moved out of range nicely.
Vesnev throws a shot from downtown. Kummola moves away and avoids it.
Vesnev throws an overhand right that lands on Kummola's shoulder, as Kummola tries to avoid the shot.
Vesnev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vesnev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Vesnev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Kummola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yury Vesnev really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vesnev jabs at Kummola's body.
Vesnev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Vesnev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kummola is looking to chop away at Vesnev's legs.
Vesnev flicks out a counter leg kick but Kummola steps away.
Vesnev looks to land a right hand but Kummola moved out of range.
Kummola misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kummola. Those never looked like landing.
Vesnev ducks under a wild hook from Kummola.
Kummola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kummola defending well as Vesnev loads up on a big left hand.
Kummola misses with a body shot.
Kummola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vesnev quickly recovers to half guard.
Vesnev is trying to get back to full guard.
Vesnev gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kummola preventing the sweep.
Vesnev working a defensive guard here.
Kummola throwing strikes but missing.
Vesnev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kummola.
Kummola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kummola preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vesnev throws a leg kick
and Kummola counters with a nice uppercut.
Vesnev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vesnev throws a hook but Kummola avoids it easily.
Vesnev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kummola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vesnev.
Vesnev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kummola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vesnev controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola looking to sit in guard and control but Vesnev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vesnev trying to control but Kummola is working from the bottom.
Vesnev passes Kummola's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vesnev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vesnev is nestled in close to Kummola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kale Kummola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vesnev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vesnev landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kummola is trying desperately to improve position.
Vesnev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yury Vesnev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kummola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vesnev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kummola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kummola connects with a body shot.
Kummola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vesnev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kummola shoots in but Vesnev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vesnev misses with an uppercut.
Vesnev misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola lands a body shot.
Vesnev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kummola is just out of range.
Vesnev scores with a takedown into Kummola's guard.
Vesnev throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vesnev wants to pass the guard but Kummola is keeping the position.
Kummola is looking for a triangle but Vesnev pushes his legs off easily.
Vesnev looking to pass the guard.
Vesnev postures up in Kummola's guard and throws a big left but Kummola blocks it.
Kummola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yury Vesnev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vesnev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kummola was well out of range. Poor timing from Vesnev.
Kummola throws a head kick that Vesnev semi-blocks.
Vesnev rushes Kummola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kummola is trying to break the clinch but Vesnev is controlling him.
Kummola wants to get back to striking at distance but Vesnev won't allow it.
Kummola goes for a takedown attempt but Vesnev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kummola misses with a hook. Vesnev ducked under it nicely.
Vesnev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vesnev throws a body shot but no joy.
Vesnev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kale Kummola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vesnev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kummola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vesnev defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vesnev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kummola's guard.
Vesnev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kummola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Kummola wants to improve his position but Vesnev is controlling well.
Vesnev wants to advance to full mount but Kummola doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vesnev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vesnev is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kummola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vesnev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yury Vesnev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vesnev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yury Vesnev!
An out of breath Yury Vesnev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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