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EVO 144: FunkMaster PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dane Brigglett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Radev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane Brigglett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikolai Radev's chin.
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190 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Brigglett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikolai Radev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radev blocks a leg kick.
Radev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brigglett.
Radev catches Brigglett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Dane Brigglett has been cut.
Brigglett throws a sloppy head kick
and Radev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Radev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Radev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brigglett throws a right hand that Radev ducks under and follows up with a left that Radev also avoids with ease.
Radev with the counter takedown but Brigglett avoids it easily.
Brigglett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Radev.
Radev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brigglett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Radev doesn't seem bothered though.
Brigglett lands with an overhand left.
Radev moves out of range as Brigglett strikes.
And Radev tries to counter it with a takedown but Brigglett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Brigglett misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brigglett throws a left that rocks Radev and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Brigglett dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Radev regain composure!
Radev is rocked!
It looks like Nikolai Radev has been cut.
Radev taking a bit of punishment here - Brigglett scoring with strikes.
Radev is still in real trouble! Can Brigglett finish him?
Brigglett cracks Radev with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Brigglett immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Radev is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Brigglett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dane Brigglett!
An out of breath Dane Brigglett 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuji Rikidozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuji Rikidozan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik thuds a left hand into Rikidozan's body.
Datsik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rikidozans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Datsik.
A head kick from Datsik lands but Rikidozan takes it in his stride.
Rikidozan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Datsik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Datsik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rikidozan is looking for the big counter here.
Rikidozan's coach down at Axia Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rikidozan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rikidozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Datsik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rikidozan to score with a decent uppercut.
Rikidozan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Datsik blocks a head kick by Rikidozan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rikidozan swats away the attempt to clinch by Datsik.
Datsik drops his hands momentarily and Rikidozan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikidozan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Datsik scores with a jab. Rikidozan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab by Datsik.
Viacheslav Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rikidozan throws a hook to the side of Datsik's head but Datsik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Datsik moves out of range as Rikidozan strikes.
Datsik throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rikidozan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rikidozan misses with a straight right.
Rikidozan cracks a nice hook into Datsik's ribs.
Datsik scores with a decent looking hook.
Rikidozan throws a head kick but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Rikidozan avoids them all with ease.
Rikidozan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datsik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Datsik tries to clinch up
and Rikidozan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Rikidozan coming out on top.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rikidozan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Datsik misses with a double jab
and Rikidozan counters with a thumping low kick.
Rikidozan is looking to slow Datsik down with leg kicks.
Datsik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Datsik lands with a short shot to the head.
Rikidozan managing to block the knees to the body from Datsik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Rikidozan.
Rikidozan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Datsik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rikidozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Datsiks head.
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Datsik throws an elbow that misses.
Rikidozan scores with a shoulder strike.
Rikidozan blocks an elbow strike from Datsik.
With the fighters up against the cage, Datsik throws an elbow but misses.
Datsik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Datsik misses with some punches.
Rikidozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rikidozan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rikidozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
A shot in the inside from Datsik.
Datsik lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Datsik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Datsik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rikidozan avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Datsik lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Datsik as Rikidozan tries to tie him up.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik pushes Rikidozan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rikidozan managing to block the knees to the body from Datsik.
Datsik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rikidozan blocking some punches.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Datsik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rikidozan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rikidozan blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viacheslav Datsik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Datsik drives through and clinches with Rikidozan against the cage.
Rikidozan taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rikidozan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Datsik lands an elbow inside.
Datsik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Datsik lands with a short shot to the head.
Datsik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Datsik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rikidozan backwards.
Rikidozan throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Rikidozan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Rikidozan.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rikidozan trying to stall but Datsik improves his position.
Rikidozan blocks an elbow strike from Datsik.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rikidozan avoiding damage as Datsik throws knees to the body.
Viacheslav Datsik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Datsik throws an elbow but it misses.
Rikidozan misses with the head strike.
Datsik lands with a short shot to the head.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rikidozan can do to turn this around?
Rikidozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rikidozan throws a head punch that misses.
Rikidozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Datsik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Rikidozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rikidozan misses with a body punch.
Rikidozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datsik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Datsik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands a nice elbow.
Rikidozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Rikidozan effectively controlling the action here.
Rikidozan tries a body shot but Datsik blocks it.
Rikidozan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rikidozan blocking some punches.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Rikidozan's head.
Rikidozan is rocked!
Datsik pushes off an throws an elbow but Rikidozan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rikidozan is still on wobbly legs! Can Datsik finish him?
Datsik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rikidozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Datsik on the inside.
Datsik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rikidozan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rikidozan is breathing heavily.
Rikidozan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datsik's elbow.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Rikidozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Datsik unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rikidozan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Datsik is unloading with more strikes now! Rikidozan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viacheslav Datsik!
Viacheslav Datsik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Metin Eroglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eroglu has chosen No Worries as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dean Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Metin Eroglu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester is looking to clinch but Eroglu is avoiding it.
Winchester avoids the head kick by Eroglu.
Winchester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eroglu feints a counter leg kick.
Eroglu dodges the punch combination from Winchester.
Winchester misses with a wild combination.
Winchester has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Eroglu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winchester.
Winchester shoots in but no luck this time.
Eroglu moves out of range of the body kick from Winchester.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester misses with the body kick
so Eroglu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Winchester wants to sweep but no luck.
Winchester trying to control the position.
Eroglu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester keeping moving, preventing Eroglu from controlling successfully.
Winchester wants to sweep here but Eroglu controlling him for the moment.
Winchester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winchester trying to control the position.
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.
Eroglu passes into half guard.
Eroglu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Winchester does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Winchester wants to get back to full guard.
Winchester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eroglu.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Winchester has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eroglu is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winchester scores with a shot to the body.
Winchester gets a double leg takedown into Eroglu's guard.
Winchester is looking to work some ground and pound but Eroglu has wrist control.
Eroglu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winchester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at THC playhouse inform us that Eroglu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Winchester working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eroglu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winchester throws a big elbow that misses.
Eroglu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eroglu is pulling down on Winchester's head. It's preventing any offense from Winchester, at least for the moment.
Eroglu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winchester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winchester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winchester trying to control but Eroglu is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Winchester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dean Winchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eroglu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winchester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winchester looks to land a body kick but Eroglu moved away.
Eroglu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winchester to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Winchester throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eroglu pulls Winchester in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Winchester dominated that round.
That's time! Winchester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Winchester throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eroglu.
Winchester lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, jab by Winchester - just one landing.
Eroglu throws a big shot that misses.
Eroglu misses with a body kick.
A jab from Winchester misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Eroglu misses.
A slow jab from Eroglu misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Winchester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester wants to clinch but Eroglu slips to the side
and Eroglu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eroglu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winchester.
Eroglu tries a low kick but Winchester avoids it.
Eroglu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winchester moves away.
Winchester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eroglu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu looks to score with a jab to the body but Winchester is just out of range.
Winchester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eroglu can do to turn this around?
Eroglu scores with a kick to the body.
Eroglu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winchester.
Eroglu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Winchester defends it well.
Winchester throws a low kick but Eroglu avoids it.
Winchester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eroglu scores with a punch to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Winchester!
That kick from Winchester tenderised Eroglu's leg. Eroglu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Winchester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eroglu manages to avoid it.
Eroglu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Eroglu misses.
Winchester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eroglu moves away.
Eroglu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Eroglu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dean Winchester is winning the standup battle so far.
Winchester with a nice cross.
Winchester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eroglu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Winchester cracks the inside of Eroglu's front leg.
Winchester checks a leg kick.
Winchester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eroglu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Winchester misses with a takedown attempt
and Eroglu counters with a nice uppercut.
Eroglu moves out of range as Winchester throws a body kick.
Eroglu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Winchester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eroglu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Winchester.
Eroglu lands a big head kick that sends Winchester tumbling to the mat! Eroglu takes a step backwards and waves Winchester back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Winchester is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Eroglu.
Oh Winchester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Eroglu.
Eroglu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eroglu drops Winchester with a big left hand! Winchester is injured, injured bad! Eroglu jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metin Eroglu!
Our winner, Metin Eroglu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jia O Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McWhiskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Connor comes to the cage accompanied by Parkway Drive - Feed them to the pigs. McWhiskey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪. Patrick McWhiskey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jia O Connor's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jia O Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick McWhiskey!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWhiskey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by O Connor.
McWhiskey throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jia O Connor has been cut.
O Connor looks to throw the jab but McWhiskey is out of range.
McWhiskey lands a nice shot to the body.
McWhiskey scores with a sloppy right hand. O Connor should have avoided that one.
McWhiskey rushes O Connor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O Connor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McWhiskey misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWhiskey tries a body shot but O Connor blocks it.
O Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! O Connor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McWhiskey - the referee stops the clock and O Connor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McWhiskey. O Connor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
O Connor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McWhiskey drops O Connor with a straight right hand, right on the button! McWhiskey follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick McWhiskey!
After winning the bout, Patrick McWhiskey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Eberhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
42 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elias Eberhard!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado misses with a double jab
and Eberhard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fortunado won't be happy with that.
Fortunado has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fortunado is trying to buck Eberhard off.
Eberhard trying to control the position but Fortunado is working away.
Fortunado can't do much from the bottom here.
Eberhard misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eberhard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Eberhard lands an elbow.
Eberhard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Eberhard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberhard with the ground and pound but Fortunado regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fortunado trying to control from the bottom.
Eberhard controlling the pace.
Eberhard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Eberhard thows a huge punch but Fortunado dodges it nicely.
Eberhard is looking to advance position but Fortunado won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fortunado is not content to let Eberhard control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eberhard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fortunado with a nice cross.
Fortunado moves out of range as Eberhard strikes.
A slow jab from Eberhard misses its intended target.
Eberhard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortunado.
Donzel Fortunado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Eberhard as Fortunado shoots in.
Eberhard shoots in but no luck this time.
Fortunado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fortunado throws a leg kick
and Eberhard counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Donzel Fortunado has been cut.
Eberhard thuds his right hand into Fortunado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard clinches up with Fortunado and pushes him back against the cage.
Fortunado blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Eberhard as the two fighters clinch.
Eberhard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eberhard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Fortunado.
Fortunado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fortunado gets through Eberhard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with some punches.
Fortunado struggles to land a body shot inside as Eberhard controls his hands.
Eberhard lands a body shot.
Fortunado crunches a lovely knee into Eberhard's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eberhard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortunado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eberhard blocks it with crossed arms.
Eberhard lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado stalling the fight.
Fortunado is pushing Eberhard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Eberhard tries to throw a body punch but Fortunado avoids it by throwing Eberhard back against the cage.
Fortunado digs a right hand underneath Eberhard's ribcage. Eberhard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Eberhard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortunado lands with a short shot to the head.
Eberhard takes a shot to the head.
Eberhard swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortunado uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Fortunado.
Eberhard lands a right hand.
Eberhard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortunado blocks a body shot from Eberhard.
Eberhard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fortunado or not.
Fortunado trying to control the position but instead, Eberhard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fortunado into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Eberhard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donzel Fortunado's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eberhard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortunado lands with a nice combination. Eberhard backs away looking to recover.
Fortunado moves out of range as Eberhard strikes.
Eberhard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortunado.
Fortunado wants to clinch up but Eberhard keeps it at a distance.
Fortunado looks to score with a jab to the body but Eberhard is just out of range.
Fortunado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eberhard looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortunado is just out of range.
Fortunado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Eberhard misses with a takedown attempt - Fortunado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortunado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eberhard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fortunado shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eberhard is trying to defend but Fortunado finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortunado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eberhard trying to keep a closed guard but Fortunado is proving a slippery customer.
Elias Eberhard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eberhard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eberhard keeping moving, preventing Fortunado from controlling successfully.
Eberhard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fortunado preventing the sweep.
Fortunado throwing strikes but missing.
Eberhard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fortunado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eberhard 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.
Fortunado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fortunado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eberhard.
Eberhard tries to keep at a distance but Fortunado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fortunado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortunado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Fortunado on the inside.
Fortunado connects with a knee to the head.
Eberhard throws a head punch that misses.
Fortunado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eberhard misses with a punch on the inside.
Eberhard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donzel Fortunado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortunado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortunado.
Eberhard misses with a punch to the body.
Eberhard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fortunado throws a head punch that misses.
Fortunado prevents a body shot from Eberhard.
Eberhard tries to throw a body punch but Fortunado avoids it by throwing Eberhard back against the cage.
Eberhard has a couple of punches blocked by Fortunado.
Fortunado stalling.
Eberhard has a couple of punches blocked by Fortunado.
Fortunado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eberhard blocks it with crossed arms.
Fortunado lands with a right to the head.
Eberhard can't find room to land a body shot as Fortunado controls the action.
Eberhard blocks a body shot from Fortunado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eberhard as Fortunado tries to tie him up.
Fortunado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eberhard throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortunado.
Eberhard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortunado throws a head punch that misses.
Fortunado tries to land knees in the clinch but Eberhard avoids the damage to the body.
Eberhard lands with a left to the head.
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!
Fortunado working aggressively here.
Fortunado struggles to land a body shot inside as Eberhard controls his hands.
Fortunado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortunado lands a good knee to the midsection. Eberhard won't want to take too many of those.
Fortunado stalling in the clinch but Eberhard improves position.
Eberhard misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortunado wants to get back to striking at distance but Eberhard won't allow it.
Eberhard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donzel Fortunado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donzel Fortunado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fortunado dives in for a single leg takedown but Eberhard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fortunado goes for a double leg but Eberhard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eberhard continues to drive forward.
Fortunado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eberhard sprawls well. Eberhard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fortunado gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donzel Fortunado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eberhard ducks under a wild hook from Fortunado.
No joy there for Fortunado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Eberhard lands.
Fortunado wants to clinch up but Eberhard keeps it at a distance.
Fortunado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eberhard throws a jab when Fortunado was well out of range.
Eberhard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eberhard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortunado scores with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Eberhard as he connects with a hook.
Eberhard gets a double leg takedown into Fortunado's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eberhard throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eberhard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eberhard landing some decent shots from guard.
Eberhard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eberhard.
Eberhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortunado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Eberhard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eberhard dives in and grabs Fortunado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fortunado pushes down on Eberhard's head and hops out.
Eberhard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fortunado sprawls well initially but Eberhard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Eberhard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortunado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eberhard.
Eberhard is looking to take a break and control but Fortunado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eberhard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado taking some punishment here, with Eberhard in his half guard.
Eberhard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eberhard is trying to control. Fortunado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Eberhard is pressing down on Fortunado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortunado is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eberhard lands a nice short elbow.
Eberhard is pressing down on Fortunado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortunado is holding on for now.
Eberhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortunado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eberhard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortunado moves to clinch but Eberhard breaks away
and Eberhard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortunado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eberhard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elias Eberhard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Eberhard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eberhard looks to land a right hand but Fortunado moved out of range.
Eberhard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortunado.
Eberhard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Eberhard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eberhard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Eberhard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dice Thunderborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Sirkiä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirkiä has chosen Thergothon - Elemental as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Dice Thunderborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Sirkiä!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunderborn misses with a body kick.
Sirkiä changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thunderborn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sirkiä paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Thunderborn avoids it easily.
Thunderborn looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirkiä is just out of range.
Thunderborn just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Thunderborn avoids it easily.
Thunderborn drives through and clinches with Sirkiä against the cage.
Thunderborn has a couple of punches blocked by Sirkiä.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunderborn prevents Sirkiä from breaking the clinch.
Sirkiä has had enough of the clinch but Thunderborn keeps him there for the moment.
Sirkiä prevents a body shot from Thunderborn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkiä breaks from the clinch.
Dice Thunderborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sirkiä checks a leg kick nicely.
And Sirkiä tries to counter it with a takedown but Thunderborn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunderborn. Sirkiä does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Thunderborn avoids it easily.
Thunderborn is looking to slow Sirkiä down with leg kicks.
Thunderborn misses the shot to the body.
Sirkiä feints the counter takedown.
Thunderborn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thunderborn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Thunderborn avoids it easily.
Thunderborn throws a front kick aimed at Sirkiä's knee but Sirkiä avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn jabs at Sirkiä's body.
Thunderborn tries to clinch there but Sirkiä circles away.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Thunderborn avoids it easily.
Thunderborn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thunderborn scores with a jab.
Thunderborn wants to clinch up but Sirkiä keeps it at a distance.
Thunderborn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sirkiä drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thunderborn defends it well.
Thunderborn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn swings for the body but Sirkiä moves out of range.
Sirkiä is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thunderborn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thunderborn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunderborn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thunderborn tries to clinch but Sirkiä moves out of range.
Sirkiä drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thunderborn defends it well.
A big right from Thunderborn misses.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Thunderborn avoids it easily.
Thunderborn is looking to clinch.
Sirkiä drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thunderborn defends it well.
Sirkiä has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thunderborn takes a swing at Sirkiä's ribcage but misses.
Sirkiä drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thunderborn defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirkiä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirkiä is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thunderborn tries to clinch
and Sirkiä counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sirkiä is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sirkiä thows a huge punch but Thunderborn dodges it nicely.
Sirkiä is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunderborn is just riding it out for now. Sirkiä eventually gives up the hold.
Sirkiä working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sirkiä is trying to control. Thunderborn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sirkiä tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunderborn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sirkiä lands with a punch from half guard.
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!
Thunderborn wants to control but Sirkiä is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dice Thunderborn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thunderborn misses the shot to the body.
Thunderborn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thunderborn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thunderborn is looking to clinch.
Thunderborn tries to clinch up but Sirkiä circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunderborn fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Thunderborn's head coaches at Total Impact that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thunderborn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Thunderborn avoids it easily.
Thunderborn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderborn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sirkiä's sensitive parts.
Thunderborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirkiä.
Sirkiä drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thunderborn defends it well.
A low kick from Thunderborn misses
and Sirkiä counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thunderborn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sirkiä loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thunderborn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sirkiä slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sirkiä's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sirkiä's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thunderborn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thunderborn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn is pulling down on Sirkiä's head to control his posture.
Thunderborn keeping full guard, as Sirkiä tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunderborn is trying to control the position but Sirkiä postures up.
Sirkiä with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thunderborn controls Sirkiä momentarily but Sirkiä frees himself.
Sirkiä scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thunderborn holds on and takes a little breather.
Sirkiä has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sirkiä scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thunderborn is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä throwing strikes but missing.
Thunderborn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dice Thunderborn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunderborn wants to clinch up but Sirkiä keeps it at a distance.
Thunderborn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunderborn throws out a leg kick but Sirkiä moves out of range and Thunderborn only half commits.
Sirkiä changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good work by Sirkiä as he checks the leg kick.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Thunderborn avoids it easily.
Sirkiä has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thunderborn finds it's way round the side to connect with Sirkiä's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thunderborn lands with a nice body kick.
Thunderborn clobbers Sirkiä with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thunderborn throws an overhand right that lands on Sirkiä's shoulder, as Sirkiä tries to avoid the shot.
Sirkiä feints the counter takedown.
Thunderborn looks to throw the jab but Sirkiä is out of range.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Thunderborn avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunderborn takes a swing at Sirkiä's ribcage but misses.
Sirkiä feints the counter takedown.
Thunderborn misses with a looping left.
Sirkiä feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dice Thunderborn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thunderborn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sirkiä's calf.
Thunderborn throws a head kick that misses.
Sirkiä drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thunderborn defends it well.
Thunderborn throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Sirkiä blocks the leg kick.
Thunderborn digs a good hook to Sirkiä's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirkiä uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunderborn.
Sirkiä is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thunderborn is looking to wear down Sirkiä with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thunderborn doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirkiä circles away.
Thunderborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirkiä.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Thunderborn tenderised Sirkiä's leg. Sirkiä is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thunderborn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dice Thunderborn is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirkiä checks a low kick from Thunderborn.
Sirkiä tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thunderborn misses with a body shot.
Sirkiä feints the counter takedown.
Thunderborn moves in looking to clinch but Sirkiä pushes him off.
Sirkiä changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thunderborn scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirkiä feints the counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thunderborn, as that shot connected.
Jab from Thunderborn.
Sirkiä checks a low kick from Thunderborn.
Thunderborn misses with a wild body shot.
Thunderborn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Sirkiä tries to counter it with a takedown but Thunderborn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä avoids the body shot from Thunderborn.
Sirkiä tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thunderborn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sirkiä feints the counter takedown.
Sirkiä on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sirkiä keeps the fight on the outside.
Sirkiä tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thunderborn misses the jab.
Thunderborn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirkiä can do to turn this around?
Thunderborn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thunderborn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sirkiä is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunderborn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sirkiä drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thunderborn defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunderborn. Sirkiä does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirkiä changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Niko Sirkiä has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunderborn tries to clinch up but Sirkiä circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunderborn throws a head kick but Sirkiä moves out of range.
Sirkiä is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thunderborn misses with a wild body shot.
Sirkiä drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thunderborn defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dice Thunderborn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thunderborn, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dice Thunderborn!
An out of breath Dice Thunderborn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Niko Sirkiä was interviewed post fight and said '"That is not dead which can eternal lie, and with strange aeons even death may die." '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jima Jamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Bishop had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jima Jamm!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop slips a straight right by Jamm.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bishop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jamm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop slips under a jab from Jamm.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamm.
Bishop throws a solid leg kick but Jamm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bishop.
A good leg kick by Jamm.
Bishop lands with a slapping head kick.
Jamm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jamm scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamm.
Jima Jamm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jamm connects with a leg kick. Bishop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice jab there from Jamm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Jamm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jamm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jamm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jamm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop clobbers Jamm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Jamm throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Jamm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jamm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Jamm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Jamm's head back.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Jamm.
Good leg kick by Jamm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bishop finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bishop thuds a left hand into Jamm's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop scores with a spinning back kick!
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jamm misses with an uppercut.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamm is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jamm.
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jamm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jamm misses with the combination.
Jamm throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamm throws a chopping leg kick but Bishop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Jamm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bishop went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jamm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jamm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Jamm.
Jamm lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Jamm.
I was talking to Bishop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamm blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
Jamm has had enough of the clinch but Bishop keeps him there for the moment.
Jamm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Jamm.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jamm blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Jamm blocking some punches.
Jamm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jamm tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Jamm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop gets through Jamm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jamm missing with knees to the body.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop keeps control of Jamm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jamm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jamm.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jamm.
Jamm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop avoiding damage as Jamm throws knees to the body.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jamm has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Jamm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jamm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jamm has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Good body shot from Jamm.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Jamm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamm.
Jamm lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Jamm.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jamm obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Jamm tries a knee to the head but Bishop blocks it.
Jamm blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jamm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jima Jamm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
Jamm moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Jamm lands with a nice body punch.
Bishop walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jamm.
Jamm wants to slow Bishop down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Bishop misses its target.
Jamm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bishop is looking to slow Jamm down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jamm connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamm misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop is looking to wear down Jamm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop feints and then cracks Jamm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jamm down.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Jamm.
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jamm throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
Bishop clobbers Jamm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jamm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamm looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Jamm.
Bishop is looking to slow Jamm down with leg kicks.
Jamm moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Bishop blocks the low kick.
Lucas Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Jamm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jamm tries a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamm looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Jamm misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jamm thinking.
Jamm is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamm moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Bishop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jamm's head backwards.
Nice shot by Bishop.
Jamm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jamm keeps the fight on the outside.
Jamm throws a right and a left that Bishop avoids nicely.
Bishop tests Jamm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jamm lands with a cross.
Jamm looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jamm throws a front kick aimed at Bishop's knee but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Jamm's front leg but catches the back leg as Jamm tries to avoid it.
Jamm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamm is just out of range.
Bishop lands a jab to Jamm's midsection.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jamm is able to avoid easily.
Jamm throws a sloppy body shot
and Bishop counters with an outside leg kick.
Bishop lands a nice hook to Jamm's body. Jamm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bishop cracks Jamm with an open hand slap.
A leg kick checked by Jamm.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bishop connects with a high kick.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Jamm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jamm lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Bishop takes one on the button.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jamm. That did some damage!
Jamm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jamm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jamm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A left and a right from Jamm both land. Nice combination.
Bishop pushes Jamm up against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop gets through Jamm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jamm looking to throw knees to the head but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Jamm with a knee to the head.
Jamm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Jamm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jamm working aggressively here.
Bishop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jamm's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Bishop dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jamm just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bishop.
Jamm 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.
Jamm loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Jamm's legs.
Jamm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jamm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bishop misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamm cracks Bishop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bishop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jamm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bishop throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jamm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jamm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Jamm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jamm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bishop lands with a good body shot.
Bishop is looking to clinch.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
Jamm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop thuds his shin into the meat of Jamm's side.
Jamm tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Jamm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Jamm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamm needs to keep his hands up - Bishop had a free shot at his head there.
Bishop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jamm's head backwards.
Bishop throws a push kick but Jamm slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Jamm misses.
Bishop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jamm misses with a body kick.
Bishop wants to clinch up but Jamm keeps it at a distance.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Jamm misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Jamm misses the jab.
Jamm moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bishop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop scores with a push kick.
Jamm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bishop.
Jamm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jamm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamm.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Jamm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jamm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jamm is able to avoid easily.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Jamm misses the jab.
Nice cross by Bishop.
Bishop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Jamm circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamm manages to avoid it.
Jamm catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jamm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jamm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bishop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jamm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bishop 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.
Bishop jabs Jamm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Jamm throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop counters with a left to the body.
Jamm blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Jamm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jamm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Jamm throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Bishop clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jamm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Jamm wants to slow Bishop down by chopping away at his legs.
Jamm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bishop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jamm keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop throws a low kick but Jamm moves out of range easily.
Jamm feints a counter leg kick.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamm can do to turn this around?
Jamm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jamm slips under a jab from Bishop.
Jamm throws a one two combo.
Bishop throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamm thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bishop if he has to take too many more of those.
Jamm is looking to chop away at Bishop's legs.
Bishop blocks a jab.
It looked like Bishop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jamm.
Jamm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop instigates a clinch.
Jamm misses with a punch to the body.
Jamm connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bishop's face.
Jamm digs a right hand underneath Bishop's ribcage. Bishop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jima Jamm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short right from Jamm on the inside.
Jamm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jamm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jamm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jamm throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Jamm moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Bishop punishes Jamm's body with a nice straight punch.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jamm lands the left hand.
Jamm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jamm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Jamm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamm swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Jamm throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jamm misses the target.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jamm throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Jamm throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Jamm misses
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jamm.
Jamm connects with a body shot.
Jamm moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Jamm scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamm looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Jamm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Jamm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop with a jab.
Jamm avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Jamm drops his hands momentarily and Bishop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Jamm finds it's target.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Jamm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Jamm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jamm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamm. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamm looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jamm.
Bishop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Jamm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jamm takes a step back to recover.
Jamm thows a leg kick but Bishop checks it
and Bishop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jamm's knee momentarily.
Bishop scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Bishop.
Jamm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamm moves away.
Jamm misses with a looping right.
Jamm tries to work over Bishop's front leg with a kick but Bishop checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jima Jamm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bishop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jamm backwards.
Jamm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jamm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamm throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jamm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react.
A head kick from Jamm lands but Bishop takes it in his stride.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jamm keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm misses with a looping left.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body
and Jamm counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Jamm slams his shin into Bishop's torso.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick from Bishop misses.
It seemed like Jamm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. Jamm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jamm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bishop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jamm connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bishop 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 Jamm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jamm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jamm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jamm ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Jamm.
Jab by Jamm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jamm connects with a body shot.
Jamm with a hook.
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jamm.
Jamm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Jamm is predictable there
and Bishop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jamm's knee momentarily.
Jamm swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jamm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Jamm moved away.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jamm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jamm is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Jamm moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamm connects with a crisp jab.
Bishop takes a swing at Jamm's ribcage but misses.
Jamm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jamm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamm.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Jamm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Jamm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bishop. That one must have hurt.
Jamm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jamm throws a shot to the body.
Bishop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jamm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bishop scrambles back to his feet.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Jamm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jamm misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop takes one on the button.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamm moves away.
Jamm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Jamm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamm scores with a nice strike.
Bishop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jamm momentarily.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop catches Jamm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jamm throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Jamm misses its intended target.
Bishop misses with a hook. Jamm ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Jamm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jima Jamm.
I think Jamm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jima Jamm!
Jima Jamm gave a mention to BioPharm Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Lucas Bishop was interviewed post fight and said 'When in doubt turn to the ctd'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Youth Blood. Lopez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Apeman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alberto Lopez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yonsil Clanger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez slips under a jab from Clanger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez 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 Clanger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clanger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Lopez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clanger throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clanger manages to avoid it.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clanger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger gets a double leg takedown into Lopez's guard.
Lopez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clanger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clanger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Clanger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clanger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clanger pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clanger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clanger prevents Lopez from standing back up.
Lopez is trying is best to control the position here.
Lopez makes his way to full guard, as Clanger worked for a kimura.
Clanger trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Clanger throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Clanger stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Clanger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clanger is one step ahead there.
Clanger prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Clanger is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.
Clanger throws a big right hand that misses.
Clanger trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alberto Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clanger.
Clanger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clanger moves out of range as Lopez strikes.
Lopez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clanger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Clanger shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez punishes Clanger's body with a nice straight punch.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Clanger tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Lopez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Clanger pushes him off.
Clanger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopez is trying to defend but Clanger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lopez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clanger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lopez wants to control but Clanger is keeping busy.
Clanger looks to land a strike but Lopez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clanger stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alberto Lopez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clanger moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
Clanger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Clanger had a free shot at his head there.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Clanger checks it.
Lopez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lopez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab lands there for Lopez.
Alberto Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clanger looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yonsil Clanger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clanger is looking for a sweep.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Clanger is looking to regain half guard here but Lopez keeps moving and retains side control.
Clanger manages to get back to half guard.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clanger defending well though.
Clanger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lopez won't allow Clanger to sweep him here.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lopez trying to control but Clanger is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Clanger looking for a sweep. Not yet Clanger, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lopez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clanger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lopez has passed into half guard!
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lopez prevents Clanger from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clanger is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clanger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lopez cracks Clanger with a solid left hand.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Clanger's brow.
Clanger trying to strike off his back.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clanger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Clanger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clanger.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Clanger.
Lopez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Clanger counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lopez!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clanger swings around for an armbar but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Clanger's guard.
Lopez landing with the ground and pound.
Lopez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clanger wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez trying to control but Clanger is working from the bottom.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clanger misses with a straight left.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clanger throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Clanger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clanger with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clanger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clanger takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Lopez lands.
Clanger is rocked!
Clanger avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Oh Clanger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clanger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clanger seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger won't allow Lopez to get back to his feet.
Clanger is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez wants to stand but Clanger is controlling the position.
Clanger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez trying to control the position here.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Clanger. Clanger gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonsil Clanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez tries to clinch but Clanger is having none of it.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Clanger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clanger is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.
Clanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clanger stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Clanger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully.
Clanger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clanger trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lopez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Clanger trying to control the position.
Clanger working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Clanger keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Clanger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clanger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lopez pushing down on Clanger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez is nestled in close to Clanger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lopez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clanger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clanger is trying to get 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 Yonsil Clanger did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lopez looks to land a body kick but Clanger moved away.
Clanger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clanger shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Clanger.
No luck for Clanger with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lopez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clanger - the referee stops the clock and Lopez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clanger. Lopez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lopez lands the left hand.
Clanger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clanger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Clanger attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.
Clanger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clanger is working for a submission of some sort.
Clanger is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Clanger controlling him for the moment.
Lopez is still trying to improve position.
Clanger postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clanger throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clanger fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonsil Clanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez wants to clinch up but Clanger keeps it at a distance.
Clanger is looking to wear down Lopez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Clanger.
Clanger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clanger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clanger lands a lovely overhand right.
Clanger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clanger goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward.
Lopez lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Clanger feinted with a counter takedown.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Clanger moved out of range.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clanger throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clanger.
Clanger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clanger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Clanger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Lopez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Clanger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Clanger persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clanger checks a leg kick.
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clanger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clanger attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clanger counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Clanger tries to pass.
Lopez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clanger is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez controls Clanger momentarily but Clanger frees himself.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully.
Clanger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lopez is controlling Clanger's posture.
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clanger's guard.
Lopez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clanger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clanger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clanger cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.
Clanger postures up.
Clanger throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez wants to stand up but Clanger is controlling him.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clanger with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clanger. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clanger attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.
Clanger avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Clanger tries to counter with a takedown but Lopez is quick to defend against it.
Clanger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Clanger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yonsil Clanger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
Lopez 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.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Clanger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Clanger.
Clanger misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Clanger is predictable there
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clanger walks into a jab.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clanger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alberto Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Clanger moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez lands a nice looking body kick.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clanger counters with a takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Clanger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lopez down.
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 Yonsil Clanger.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alberto Lopez!
Alberto Lopez is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney comes to the cage accompanied by Four Star Mary - Pain. Hyypia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Al Bowlly - Hang out the stars in Indiana. Declan Sweeney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sami Hyypia's chin.
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29 - 10 - 0 |
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225 cm
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301 lbs
22 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Hyypia!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sweeney throws a big shot that misses.
Hyypia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sweeney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyypia.
Sweeney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hyypia tries to clinch up
and Sweeney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Sweeney has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sweeney throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hyypia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sweeney really felt that one!
Hyypia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sweeney appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyypia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Declan Sweeney has been cut.
Sweeney misses with a low kick.
Hyypia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sweeney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia lands with a nice body punch.
Sweeney ducks under a wild hook from Hyypia.
Hyypia loads up on a big right hand but Sweeney slips the punch.
Hyypia throws a hook but Sweeney avoids it easily.
Sweeney throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hyypia avoids it.
Sweeney looks for the body kick but Hyypia saw that one coming.
Sweeney scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sami Hyypia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweeney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hyypia scores with a jab. Sweeney acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sami Hyypia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweeney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Sweeney.
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!
Hyypia throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sweeney to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sweeney keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hyypia moves out of range of the body kick from Sweeney.
Sweeney 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.
A shot to the liver by Hyypia. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Hyypia.
Sweeney is breathing heavily.
Sweeney misses the shot to the body.
Hyypia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hyypia, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyypia.
Hyypia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hyypia throws a low kick but Sweeney avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hyypia throws a body punch but Sweeney moves out of range.
Sweeney misses with a leg kick
and Hyypia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hyypia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sweeney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sweeney fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hyypia just manages to avoid it.
Hyypia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sweeney is looking to chop away at Hyypia's legs.
Hyypia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sweeney.
Hyypia lands a leg kick that knocks Sweeney off balance momentarily.
Sweeney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sweeney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sweeney's sensitive parts.
Hyypia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sweeney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Hyypia.
A jab lands there for Hyypia.
Declan Sweeney's cut is getting worse.
Sweeney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sweeney scores with a sloppy right hand. Hyypia should have avoided that one.
Sweeney scores with a nice strike.
Sweeney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hyypia.
Hyypia tries a quick counter leg kick but Sweeney is wise to it.
Hyypia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hyypia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Hyypia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Declan Sweeney's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hyypia moves in looking to clinch but Sweeney pushes him off.
Sweeney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyypia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hyypia throws a leg kick but Sweeney moved away.
Sweeney feinted with a counter takedown.
Sami Hyypia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hyypia. That's going to slow Sweeney down.
Sweeney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hyypia tries to avoid it but Sweeney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hyypia to the ground. Hyypia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sweeney's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hyypia tried to score with a low kick but Sweeney checks it.
Sweeney connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyypia throws a leg kick but Sweeney sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sweeney connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sweeney misses with a right hand
and Hyypia counters with an inside leg kick.
Hyypia scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hyypia has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Hyypia.
Hyypia tries to work over Sweeney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Hyypia.
Hyypia effectively controlling the action here.
Sweeney wants to break free but Hyypia has control.
Hyypia blocking some punches.
Hyypia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hyypia.
Hyypia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sweeney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hyypia blocking some punches.
Sweeney scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney misses with a punch on the inside.
Sweeney working hard to break the clinch.
Sweeney blocking some punches.
Hyypia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sweeney blocking some punches.
Sweeney working aggressively here.
Sweeney has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hyypia is trying to keep an underhook but Sweeney manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweeney throwing shots but Hyypia is blocking nicely.
Sweeney is pressing down on Hyypia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hyypia is holding on for now.
Sweeney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hyypia's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hyypia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hyypia wants to stand up but Sweeney is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney throws a big right hand that misses.
Sweeney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sweeney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sweeney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sweeney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyypia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hyypia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Sweeney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sweeney moves out of range as Hyypia throws a body kick.
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sweeney with a nice head shot there.
Sweeney throws an elbow that misses. Hyypia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sweeney's guard. Nice move by Hyypia!
Sweeney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Hyypia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Declan Sweeney's cut.
That's time! Sweeney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sweeney lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Declan Sweeney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sweeney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sweeney scores with a takedown into Hyypia's guard.
Hyypia has control of Sweeney's left arm, preventing Sweeney from doing any damage.
Hyypia 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.
Declan Sweeney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyypia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hyypia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sweeney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sweeney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney throws a big right hand that misses.
Hyypia keeping moving, preventing Sweeney from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeney looking to sit in guard and control but Hyypia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hyypia is looking to stand up but Sweeney won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sweeney trying to keep a closed guard but Hyypia is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hyypia thows a leg kick but Sweeney checks it
and Sweeney counters with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hyypia, as that shot connected.
A jab from Hyypia misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia looks to throw the jab but Sweeney is out of range.
It looked like Sweeney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sweeney was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sweeney is looking to take a break and control but Hyypia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sweeney throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sweeney is looking to take a break and control but Hyypia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hyypia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sweeney fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hyypia is looking for a sweep.
Sweeney sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hyypia is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hyypia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sweeney in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sweeney postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan Sweeney showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hyypia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Hyypia!
Sami Hyypia took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellbent for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Declan Sweeney had this to say: 'It feels so good to get a big victory tonight, I want to thank my sponsors, my fans my fam....... Hey what??? What do you mean I didn't win??? This is an outrage!!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kyle's choice of entrance music: Wasted. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
35 - 12 - 1 |
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35
266 lbs
29 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kyle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Kyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kyle throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams has Kyle pulled in close to control his posture.
Kyle pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Kyle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Kyle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Williams is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Williams is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kyle working the ground and pound effectively.
Kyle controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyle avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
Kyle looking to finish with strikes here!
Kyle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kyle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kyle thowing shots but they're missing.
Kyle throwing strikes here but Williams is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Williams wants to hold on but Kyle pushes him away.
Kyle throwing strikes but Williams bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams stays in close to Kyle's body and controls the position.
Kyle seems keen to control Williams's posture.
Williams wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving.
Kyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams stays in close to Kyle's body and controls the position.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kyle 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kyle misses the shot to the body.
Kyle avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Williams lands.
Kyle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kyle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Kyle blocks the low kick.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kyle cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyle throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Kyle lands a jab to the head.
Kyle thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Kyle.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kyle misses with a body kick.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Kyle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kyle looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Kyle misses with a body kick.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Kyle and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kyle cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mark Kyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Kyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Simon Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kyle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Kyle lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Kyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Kyle with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips under a jab from Kyle.
Kyle misses with a hook.
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!
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kyle. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot by Williams.
Kyle takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
Kyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Kyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyle. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyle. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyle slips a straight right by Williams.
Kyle cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Kyle is looking to land body kicks.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a hook. Kyle ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kyle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kyle counter with a right hand.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyle.
Kyle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kyle scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams slips under a jab from Kyle.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Kyle manages to avoid it.
Williams slips under a jab.
Kyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Kyle is looking to land body kicks.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Kyle is out of range.
Kyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyle.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Kyle's head but Kyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyle looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Kyle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kyle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kyle looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Mark Kyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kyle defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Kyle misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kyle.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kyle on the side of the head.
Kyle scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Kyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kyle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kyle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kyle misses with a wild body shot.
Kyle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kyle scores with a nice right hand.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Kyle.
Kyle throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kyle.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Kyle 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.
Kyle 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.
Kyle moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
Kyle checks the leg kick.
Kyle with the counter takedown but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kyle feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Kyle throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyle. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kyle throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Kyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams cracks Kyle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kyle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kyle throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Kyle misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams rushes Kyle and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Kyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mark Kyle has been cut.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Williams pushes Kyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
Williams pushes Kyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kyle is keeping busy.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the cage.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kyle backwards.
Kyle is rocked!
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Williams.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyle backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyle.
Kyle has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyle avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyle takes a shot to the head.
Kyle is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyle backwards.
Williams throws a big uppercut that drops Kyle! More strikes from Williams and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kyle lies dazed against the cage as Williams celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Williams!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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