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GAMMA#473 Boyko v France PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semmy Kasteel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamad comes to the cage accompanied by The Joker. Kasteel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Celtic Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Tamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semmy Kasteel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamad throws a big shot that misses.
Kasteel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamad was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasteel.
As Kasteel looks to move away, Tamad throws a big counter combo bu Kasteel just gets out of the way.
Kasteel throws a body punch but Tamad moves out of range.
Tamad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kasteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamad.
Kasteel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tamad throws out a loose jab but Kasteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamad lands a jab to the nose.
Tamad slips under a jab from Kasteel.
Kasteel lands a nice hook to Tamad's body. Tamad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kasteel digs a good body shot into Tamad's ribs.
Kasteel throws a shot from downtown. Tamad moves away and avoids it.
Kasteel tries to clinch there but Tamad circles away.
Kasteel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Kasteel misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Tamad misses.
Tamad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kasteel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamad moves away.
Kasteel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamad.
Tamad lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Semmy Kasteel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasteel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasteel throws a sloppy body shot
and Kasteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tamad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tamad is looking to counter with a body kick.
Semmy Kasteel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kasteel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamad.
Kasteel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tamads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tamad slips a straight right by Kasteel.
Tamad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tamad tried to score with a low kick but Kasteel checks it.
Kasteel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kasteel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kasteel throws a looping overhand right but Tamad ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasteel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tamad somewhat.
Kasteel closes the distance and pushes Tamad back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tamad misses with the head strike.
Tamad manages to break the clinch.
Tamad misses with a body shot
and Kasteel counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamad misses with a wild body shot.
Tamad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tamad slips a jab from Kasteel.
We've been hearing reports that Tamad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tamad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kasteel misses the shot to the body.
Tamad throws a body punch but Kasteel moves out of range.
Donk. Kasteel catches Tamad right on the button with a cross.
Tamad closes the distance and clinches up with Kasteel, looking for a takedown. Tamad pushes Kasteel against the cage but Kasteel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kasteel with a jab.
Kasteel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tamad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kasteel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tamad throws a leg kick but Kasteel checks it.
Tamad throws a head kick but Kasteel moves out of range.
Kasteel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasteel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Kasteel misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasteel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kasteel takes a swing at Tamad's ribcage but misses.
Kasteel falls off balance throwing a combination
so Tamad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kasteel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kasteel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tamad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tamad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kasteel is keeping the position for now.
Tamad throws a big elbow that misses.
Kasteel controlling the position.
Tamad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tamad passes Kasteel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasteel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamad.
Tamad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tamad wants to take a breather but Kasteel is having none of it.
Tamad wants to free his trapped foot but Kasteel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kasteel works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kasteel looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tamad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasteel misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Kasteel there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Semmy Kasteel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot lands for Kasteel.
Kasteel throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamad.
Tamad digs a good body shot into Kasteel's ribs.
Tamad misses with a series of wild punches.
Tamad throws a lazy right hand but Kasteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tamad lands a jab to the head.
Tamad throws the kick towards the body but Kasteel avoids it.
Kasteel has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tamad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasteel.
A slow jab from Kasteel misses its intended target.
Tamad scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tamad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasteel thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tamad or perhaps it was just good defense by Kasteel, which made it look bad.
Kasteel misses with an uppercut. Tamad saw that one coming.
A big right from Kasteel misses.
Kasteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasteel scores with a jab to the body.
Kasteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamad.
Tamad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kasteel as he connects with a hook.
Kasteel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tamad throws out a loose jab but Kasteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasteel thuds a left hand into Tamad's body.
Kasteel tries to clinch up.
Kasteel stuns Tamad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tamad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasteel.
Semmy Kasteel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasteel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kasteel throws a right hand that Tamad ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamad also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kasteel as he avoids it easily.
Tamad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasteel.
Tamad lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kasteel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasteel throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamad misses with a body punch
and Kasteel counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasteel lands with a shot to the body.
Kasteel looks to land a right hand but Tamad moved out of range.
Tamad tried to score with a low kick but Kasteel checks it.
Kasteel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasteel missing with a left hand there. Tamad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tamad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasteel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Tamad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasteel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tamad just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasteel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tamad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tamad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamad.
Kasteel tries to counter with a clinch but Tamad shakes him off and moves away.
Kasteel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamad.
Tamad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tamad misses with a straight left.
Tamad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasteel throws out the jab.
Kasteel lands with a good body shot.
Kasteel throws out a loose jab but Tamad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamad throws the kick towards the body but Kasteel avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasteel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamad manages to avoid it.
Tamad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasteel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tamad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kasteel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kasteel takes a swing at Tamad's ribcage but misses.
Kasteel misses with an uppercut.
Tamad tries to counter with a takedown but Kasteel is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Kasteel.
Tamad throws the left hand but Kasteel avoids the punch easily.
Tamad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasteel misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Tamad misses.
Kasteel throws a looping overhand right but Tamad ducks down to avoid it.
Kasteel throws a big shot that misses.
Tamad is looking to counter punch.
Tamad throws the left hand but Kasteel avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kasteel as he connects with a hook.
Kasteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamad swings for the body but Kasteel moves out of range.
Kasteel scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kasteel.
Kasteel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasteel is looking to clinch.
Tamad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tamad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasteel.
Tamad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kasteel throws a body punch but Tamad moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasteel. Tamad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasteel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tamad eats them both and turns towards Kasteel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kasteel swinging wildly here.
Kasteel stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Tamad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamad moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasteel throws a hook but Tamad avoids it easily.
Kasteel connects with a single shot there.
Tamad throws a looping overhand right but Kasteel ducks down to avoid it.
Kasteel misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Kasteel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Tamad fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasteel scores with a jab. Tamad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kasteel misses with a wild body shot.
Kasteel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasteel misses with a double jab.
Tamad throws the kick towards the body but Kasteel avoids it.
Tamad moves out of range as Kasteel strikes.
Tamad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tamad dives in and grabs Kasteel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasteel pushes down on Tamad's head and hops out.
Kasteel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kasteel scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamad misses the shot to the body.
Tamad throws a solid leg kick but Kasteel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tamad.
Kasteel misses with a straight left.
Kasteel scores with a hook to the body. Tamad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kasteel lands a really nice looking cross but Tamad seems unphased.
Tamad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice straight punches there by Kasteel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kasteel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasteel misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tamad or perhaps it was just good defense by Kasteel, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Tamad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamad has a takedown stuffed.
Kasteel misses with a hook to the body
enabling Tamad to counter with a crisp jab.
Tamad gets tackled into the cage by Kasteel. Kasteel maintains the clinch.
Kasteel scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kasteel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasteel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kasteel tries to land a knee to the head but Tamad blocks with his arms.
Kasteel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tamad manages to break the clinch.
Kasteel lands with an overhand left.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Tamad.
Semmy Kasteel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tamad.
Kasteel scores with a jab to the body.
Kasteel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasteel scores with a hook to the body. Tamad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kasteel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasteel gets a clinch.
Tamad struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasteel controls his hands.
Kasteel trying to stall but Tamad improves his position.
Kasteel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kasteel tries a body shot but Tamad blocks it.
Kasteel tries to land knees in the clinch but Tamad avoids the damage to the body.
Tamad manages to break the clinch.
Kasteel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tamad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tamad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasteel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasteel slips a jab from Tamad.
Kasteel scores with a jab to the body.
Kasteel misses with a wild body shot.
Tamad throws a sloppy head kick
and Tamad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasteel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kasteel avoids the head kick by Tamad.
Tamad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasteel.
Juan Tamad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamad throws a body punch but Kasteel moves out of range.
Tamad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasteel pinned against the cage. Kasteel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasteel looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamad is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kasteel.
A combination from Tamad does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasteel. Kasteel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tamad cracks the inside of Kasteel's front leg.
A left lands for Kasteel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasteel misses with a hook. Tamad ducked under it nicely.
Tamad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tamad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasteel lands a body shot.
Kasteel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tamad momentarily.
Kasteel connects with a body shot that sends Tamad's belly button to the back.
Kasteel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tamad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kasteel scrambles back to his feet.
Kasteel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kasteel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasteel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kasteel clobbers Tamad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kasteel misses with a wild body shot.
Kasteel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tamad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Kasteel looks to move away, Tamad throws a big counter combo bu Kasteel just gets out of the way.
Kasteel blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Semmy Kasteel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kasteel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Kasteel!
Semmy Kasteel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaako Meritähti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfonso Lopez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaako Meritähti's chin.
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfonso Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaako Meritähti!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez gets tackled into the cage by Meritähti. Meritähti maintains the clinch.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meritähti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lopez is defending well for now.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Meritähti has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses.
Meritähti has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Lopez stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Meritähti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lopez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meritähti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez dodges an elbow strike from Meritähti.
Meritähti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meritähti is keeping busy.
Meritähti lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
It looks like Alfonso Lopez has been cut.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meritähti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meritähti backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meritähti throws a head punch that misses.
Meritähti lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Meritähti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meritähti blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Meritähti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meritähti.
Meritähti blocks an uppercut.
Meritähti avoids the elbow strike from Lopez, against the cage.
Meritähti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Meritähti controls the action.
Lopez gets through Meritähti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez lands a left hand.
Lopez pushes Meritähti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez lands a nice uppercut.
Meritähti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meritähti.
Meritähti has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez lands a left hand.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Meritähti working aggressively here.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Meritähti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meritähti tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meritähti.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Meritähti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meritähti trying to stall but Lopez improves his position.
Meritähti takes an elbow to the temple.
Meritähti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lopez slows down the pace here.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meritähti.
Meritähti lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lopez.
Lopez lands an uppercut.
Meritähti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
Meritähti tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez tries a body shot but Meritähti blocks it.
Meritähti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Meritähti avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Meritähti missing with knees to the body.
Meritähti tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Meritähti back against the cage.
Meritähti stalling against the cage.
Lopez blocks an elbow strike.
Meritähti scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meritähti avoids a wild elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez wants to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lopez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Meritähti.
Lopez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meritähti misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Meritähti fails to land.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meritähti can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Meritähti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Meritähti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meritähti lands a nice uppercut.
Meritähti trying to land knees to the body.
Meritähti scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meritähti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meritähti digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alfonso Lopez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alfonso Lopez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meritähti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meritähti! But no joy.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meritähti circles away.
Meritähti throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
A big left from Meritähti misses.
Meritähti scores with a nice strike.
Meritähti pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Meritähti throws a head punch that misses.
Meritähti blocks an elbow strike.
Meritähti can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meritähti closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Meritähti.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Alfonso Lopez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lopez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Meritähti scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to score a body lock takedown but Meritähti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lopez is trying to maintain a safe position but Meritähti gets an underhook and turns Lopez into the cage.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meritähti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meritähti pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meritähti struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Meritähti trying to land knees to the body.
Lopez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meritähti is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Meritähti.
Meritähti lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Meritähti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meritähti.
Lopez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meritähti takes a shot to the head.
Meritähti misses with a punch on the inside.
Meritähti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Meritähti blocking some punches.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lopez blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meritähti backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lopez as Meritähti tries to tie him up.
Lopez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Meritähti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meritähti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez blocks the elbow strike.
Meritähti misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Meritähti throws a head punch that misses.
Meritähti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lopez looking to stall.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Meritähti.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lopez.
Meritähti misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Meritähti lands with a right to the head.
Meritähti throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez has been working on his balance at German Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Meritähti.
Lopez taking a breather.
Meritähti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meritähti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Meritähti.
Meritähti tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Meritähti back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lopez as Meritähti tries to tie him up.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meritähti backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti dodges an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez pushes off an throws an elbow but Meritähti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez lands a big head kick that sends Meritähti tumbling to the mat! Lopez takes a step backwards and waves Meritähti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Meritähti is rocked!
Lopez moves in close and cracks Meritähti with a massive right hand! Meritähti, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfonso Lopez!
Alfonso Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Makers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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275 lbs
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285 lbs
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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
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Makers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Proctor!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proctor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Proctor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makers just misses with a punch to the body.
Makers lands a head shot.
Proctor staying out of range there.
Proctor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Proctor ducks under a wild hook from Makers.
Makers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Proctor in his tracks.
A left lands for Proctor.
Makers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Proctor takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Proctor lands an overhand right.
Proctor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Makers dips to his left and cracks Proctor with an uppercut!
Proctor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makers lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Makers on the side of the head.
Proctor thuds his right hand into Makers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Proctor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makers.
Proctor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Makers.
Makers lands a big uppercut and Proctor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Proctor looks OK. Makers waves Proctor back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makers slips a jab from Proctor.
Makers misses with a body shot.
Makers misses with an uppercut.
Makers closes the distance and pushes Proctor back into the cage.
Proctor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Proctor or not.
Makers takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Proctor controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Proctor fails to land.
Makers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Michael Proctor has been cut.
Proctor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makers has him pressed against the cage.
Proctor trying to stall but Makers improves his position.
Proctor tries to break free but Makers pushes him back against the cage.
Makers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makers misses with the head strike.
Proctor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Proctor has had enough of the clinch but Makers keeps him there for the moment.
Proctor breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proctor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Proctor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Makers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Makers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Proctor.
Makers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makers throws an overhand right that lands on Proctor's shoulder, as Proctor tries to avoid the shot.
Makers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Makers.
Makers misses with a straight left.
Proctor moves out of range of the strikes.
Mark Makers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makers throws a hook but Proctor blocks it.
Makers tries to clinch up.
Makers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Proctor. That one must have hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Proctor!
Makers is breathing heavily.
Proctor throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proctor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Proctor misses with a kick to the body.
Makers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Proctor. Proctor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makers misses with a lunging right hand
and Proctor counters with a head kick that drops Makers to the mat! Makers scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Makers is rocked!
Makers walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Makers limp body while Proctor jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Proctor!
After the fight, Michael Proctor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al-Baghdadi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Till I Collapse - Eminem Feat. Nate Dogg. Atkins has chosen big in japan as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al-Baghdadi lands a nice shot that snaps Atkins's head back.
al-Baghdadi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Atkins clinches.
Good body shot from Atkins.
Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
al-Baghdadi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
al-Baghdadi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as al-Baghdadi throws out the jab.
al-Baghdadi throws out a powerful jab.
al-Baghdadi fails to land the takedown.
Atkins wants to clinch up but al-Baghdadi keeps it at a distance.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but al-Baghdadi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkins throws a right hand that al-Baghdadi ducks under and follows up with a left that al-Baghdadi also avoids with ease.
al-Baghdadi throws a lazy right hand but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
al-Baghdadi moves forwards but Atkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
al-Baghdadi throws a body punch but Atkins moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from al-Baghdadi.
Atkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi catches Atkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins thumps al-Baghdadi with a low kick.
al-Baghdadi misses with a low kick.
Atkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
al-Baghdadi swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Atkins throws a right hand that al-Baghdadi ducks under and follows up with a left that al-Baghdadi also avoids with ease.
al-Baghdadi misses with a body shot.
al-Baghdadi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Atkins just misses with a punch to the body.
al-Baghdadi throws a leg kick which misses Atkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Atkins tries to avoid it.
al-Baghdadi throws a jab when Atkins was well out of range.
Atkins is looking to clinch but al-Baghdadi is avoiding it.
al-Baghdadi looks to land a combination but Atkins avoids it well.
Atkins scores with a head kick.
Atkins drives through and clinches with al-Baghdadi against the cage.
al-Baghdadi lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
al-Baghdadi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
al-Baghdadi breaks the clinch.
Atkins wants to clinch.
al-Baghdadi is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al-Baghdadi circles away from the clinch attempt
and al-Baghdadi counters with a head kick. That will keep Atkins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Atkins throws a nice looking combination but al-Baghdadi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Atkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
al-Baghdadi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atkins looks to score with a jab to the body but al-Baghdadi is just out of range.
Atkins wants to clinch.
Atkins wants to clinch up but al-Baghdadi keeps it at a distance.
Atkins lands a jab to the nose.
al-Baghdadi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Atkins just misses with a punch to the body.
al-Baghdadi throws a big counter combination but Atkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi swings for the body but Atkins moves out of range.
Atkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as al-Baghdadi throws out the jab.
al-Baghdadi swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
A big left from al-Baghdadi misses.
al-Baghdadi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins pushes al-Baghdadi up against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
al-Baghdadi taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from al-Baghdadi fails to land.
Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of al-Baghdadi backwards.
al-Baghdadi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of al-Baghdadis head.
al-Baghdadi tries to break free but Atkins pushes him back against the cage.
al-Baghdadi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Atkins gets through al-Baghdadi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atkins lands a body punch.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi working hard to break the clinch.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins looking to stall.
al-Baghdadi prevents a body shot from Atkins.
al-Baghdadi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
al-Baghdadi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
al-Baghdadi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
al-Baghdadi is trying to force a seperation but Atkins has the dominant position.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins is leaning against al-Baghdadi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
al-Baghdadi can't break the clinch.
al-Baghdadi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Atkins.
Atkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
al-Baghdadi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
al-Baghdadi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Atkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and al-Baghdadi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
al-Baghdadi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
al-Baghdadi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Atkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but al-Baghdadi was well out of range. Poor timing from Atkins.
al-Baghdadi throws a body shot but no joy.
Atkins tries to clinch but al-Baghdadi moves out of range.
Atkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Atkins wants to clinch up but al-Baghdadi keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by al-Baghdadi. Beautiful body shot.
al-Baghdadi connects with a leg kick. Atkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
al-Baghdadi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atkins lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins throws a leg kick that misses.
al-Baghdadi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
al-Baghdadi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
al-Baghdadi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atkins throws a series of punches but al-Baghdadi moves out of range.
al-Baghdadi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
al-Baghdadi scores with a jab.
Atkins misses with a lunging right hand
and al-Baghdadi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
al-Baghdadi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
al-Baghdadi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atkins wants to clinch up but al-Baghdadi keeps it at a distance.
Atkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Atkins tries to clinch but al-Baghdadi is having none of it.
al-Baghdadi loads up on a big right hand but Atkins slips the punch.
Atkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donk. Atkins catches al-Baghdadi right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkins fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces al-Baghdadi back to the cage. Atkins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
al-Baghdadi misses with a hook.
Atkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by al-Baghdadi.
Atkins is looking to clinch but al-Baghdadi is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from al-Baghdadi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
al-Baghdadi is looking to slow Atkins down with leg kicks.
Atkins ducks under a wild hook from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi throws a head kick that half lands.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Atkins.
Atkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
al-Baghdadi misses with a low kick.
Atkins throws a body punch but al-Baghdadi moves out of range.
al-Baghdadi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from al-Baghdadi.
Atkins moves out of range as al-Baghdadi strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins clinches up with al-Baghdadi and pushes him back against the cage.
al-Baghdadi throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but al-Baghdadi avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
al-Baghdadi wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by al-Baghdadi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, al-Baghdadi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins lands a right hand.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by al-Baghdadi.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
al-Baghdadi working aggressively here.
al-Baghdadi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Atkins.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by al-Baghdadi.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
al-Baghdadi lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
al-Baghdadi is trying to push Atkins away but Atkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
al-Baghdadi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atkins.
al-Baghdadi avoiding damage as Atkins throws knees to the body.
al-Baghdadi misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from al-Baghdadi.
A body shot lands from Atkins.
Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of al-Baghdadi backwards.
al-Baghdadi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi looking to slow down the pace here.
Atkins tries to work over al-Baghdadi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from al-Baghdadi.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with al-Baghdadi's elbow.
al-Baghdadi blocks a body shot from Atkins.
al-Baghdadi misses with a body punch.
al-Baghdadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Atkins rushes al-Baghdadi and presses him up against the cage.
Atkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
al-Baghdadi swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
al-Baghdadi misses with some punches.
Atkins lands a right hand.
al-Baghdadi managing to block the knees to the body from Atkins.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Atkins misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
al-Baghdadi is rocked!
Atkins looking to throw knees to the head but al-Baghdadi is blocking nicely.
Oh al-Baghdadi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
al-Baghdadi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. al-Baghdadi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Atkins can turn it around.
Atkins misses with some punches.
al-Baghdadi misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
al-Baghdadi lands a body punch in the clinch.
al-Baghdadi takes a shot to the head.
al-Baghdadi being controlled against the cage.
Atkins looking to throw knees to the head but al-Baghdadi is blocking nicely.
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of al-Baghdadis head.
Atkins lands a hook that snaps the head of al-Baghdadi backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
Atkins lands a big right hand that drops al-Baghdadi! The killer instinct kicks in and Atkins finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Atkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Speedy Atkins!
Speedy Atkins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas não bate. Hector Williams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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192 lbs
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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
45 - 34 - 1, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Williams!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Maier. Maier gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Williams tenderised Maier's leg. Maier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maier has a takedown stuffed.
Maier fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind Maier 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maier tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Maier wants to clinch.
Maier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Maier persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maier fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Maier was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Maier fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Maier's head back.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maier.
Maier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams thuds a left hand into Maier's body.
Maier is breathing heavily.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maier at a distance.
Williams cracks Maier with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maier looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Williams finish him?
Maier is rocked!
It looks like Sepp Maier has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! Williams connects with the perfect overhand right and Maier falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hector Williams!
Hector Williams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy takes a swing at Illiadis's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Illiadis counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Illiadis with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Illiadis darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Illiadis into the cage.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Illiadis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Illiadis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Illiadis gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
A short right from Illiadis.
A short left from Murphy.
Illiadis slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Illiadis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Illiadis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Illiadis.
Illiadis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Illiadis misses with the head strike.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Illiadis backwards.
Still in the clinch, Illiadis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Illiadis.
The referee calls for Illiadis to work.
Illiadis tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Illiadis lands with a short shot to the head.
Illiadis stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Illiadis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Illiadis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Illiadis controls his hands.
Illiadis is trying to stall.
Illiadis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Illiadis looking to stall.
Illiadis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Illiadis seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Illiadis controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Illiadis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illias Illiadis.
Illiadis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Illiadis shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Charlie Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illias Illiadis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Illiadis as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Illiadis circles away.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Illiadis's sensitive parts.
Illiadis throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy throws a quick counter head kick but Illiadis was just out of range.
Illiadis has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
Illiadis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Murphy lands a left and a right that send Illiadis crashing to the mat, dazed. Murphy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Illiadis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Illiadis tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Illiadis is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Illiadis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Illiadis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murphy is keeping busy.
Illiadis seems to have recovered his senses.
Illiadis slows down the pace here.
Illiadis takes a shot to the head.
Illiadis is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Illiadis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Illiadis misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Illiadis.
Illiadis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Illiadis can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Illiadis trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Illiadis into the cage.
Illiadis is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Illiadis into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illias Illiadis.
Illiadis tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Illiadis's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Illiadis lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Charlie Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy 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.
Illiadis throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Illiadis back into the cage.
Illiadis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Illiadis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy is looking to control Illiadis's arms but Illiadis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Illiadis trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Illiadis into the cage.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illiadis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Illiadis tries to tie him up.
Illiadis misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Charlie Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Illiadis tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Illiadis can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Illiadis.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Illiadis.
Illiadis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Illiadis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Illiadis's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Illiadis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Illiadis tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Illiadis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Illiadis is struggling to control the position.
Illiadis is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Illiadis has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Illiadis throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Illiadis backwards.
Illiadis taking a breather.
Illiadis looking to stall.
Illiadis is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illias Illiadis.
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Illiadis is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Illiadis has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Illiadis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murphy trying to stall but Illiadis improves his position.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy taking a breather.
Illiadis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Illiadis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Illiadis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Illiadis pulls guard successfully.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Illiadis can do to turn this around?
Illiadis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard.
Illiadis trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Illiadis controlling him for the moment.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Illiadis is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pulls Illiadis in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murphy 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.
Illiadis prevents Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Murphy has Illiadis pulled in close to control his posture.
Illiadis trying to control but Murphy 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.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Murphy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Illiadis misses with a hook.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Illiadis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Illiadis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Illiadis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Illiadis circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Illiadis.
Charlie Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy 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.
Murphy cracks the inside of Illiadis's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illiadis misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Illiadis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Illiadis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Illiadis is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Charlie Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illias Illiadis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Illiadis tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Murphy.
Illiadis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Illiadis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murphy can't fight it off and eventually Illiadis manages to take the fight to the floor. Murphy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murphy is adopting a defensive guard.
Illiadis postures up.
Murphy is controlling Illiadis's posture.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Murphy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Illiadis blocks an uppercut.
Illias Illiadis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Illiadis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Illiadis's elbow.
Illiadis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Illiadis gets control of Murphy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Illiadis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Illiadis looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Illiadis is looking for a triangle here but Murphy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy controls the position.
Illiadis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Illiadis manages to get back to half guard.
Illiadis is trying to control but Murphy manages to pass to mount!
Illiadis is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Illiadis regains half guard.
Murphy decides to stand up.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy looks to land a combination. Illiadis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Illiadis tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Illiadis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick.
Charlie Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good exchange - Illiadis coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Murphy!
Charlie Murphy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Illias Illiadis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whatta fuck was that! Hajime! NO IPPON!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Snuka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Superfly by Curtis Mayfield. Uusisto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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34
178 lbs
38 - 19 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snuka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uusisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snuka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Uusisto!
Snuka goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Uusisto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Snuka's guard! Nice work there by Uusisto!
Snuka wants to sweep here but Uusisto controlling him for the moment.
Uusisto forces his way into half guard.
Uusisto slips a nice elbow through Snuka's hands, connecting with Snuka's forehead.
Uusisto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Snuka looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto trying to control the action but Snuka is working from the bottom.
Snuka is looking to improve his position.
Snuka actively working from the bottom here.
Snuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snuka wants to get back to full guard.
Uusisto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snuka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uusisto is trying to control. Snuka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snuka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uusisto pulls his head out easily.
Uusisto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snuka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uusisto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snuka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uusisto is looking to take a break and control but Snuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uusisto not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uusisto connects with a nice short shot to Snuka's temple.
Uusisto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Snuka!
Snuka is working to get back to half guard.
Uusisto wants to control the pace but Snuka is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto with a couple of short strikes.
Snuka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snuka gets back to half guard.
Uusisto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Uusisto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snuka keeps working.
Snuka tries to get to full guard but Uusisto has control of the leg.
Uusisto wants to control but Snuka is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uusisto connects with a nice short shot to Snuka's temple.
Uusisto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uusisto trying to control from half guard but Snuka is working away.
Uusisto lands strikes from half guard.
Snuka is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto working Snuka over with strikes.
Oh Snuka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uusisto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Uusisto trying to control from half guard but Snuka is working away.
Uusisto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Uusisto prevents Snuka from improving his position.
Snuka is refusing to be controlled, as Uusisto sits in half guard.
Snuka seems to have got his legs back now.
Uusisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uusisto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snuka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snuka wants to get back to full guard.
Uusisto trying to control the action but Snuka is working from the bottom.
Uusisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurmas Uusisto dominated that round.
That's time! Snuka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Snuka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snuka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snuka throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Uusisto misses.
Snuka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Uusisto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snuka.
Snuka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uusisto.
Snuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uusisto takes one to the side of the head.
Snuka doesn't manage to clinch there - Uusisto circles away.
Uusisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snuka moves away.
Uusisto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uusisto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snuka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uusisto.
Whack! Uusisto lands a heavy head kick that drops Snuka. The ref tackles Uusisto to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Snuka was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jurmas Uusisto!
A victorious Jurmas Uusisto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jimmy Snuka stepped up to the mic, saying 'What the hell just happened? Anyone get the license plate number off that truck?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Simengwa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali. Keller has chosen War Music as his entrance music. Virgil Keller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Virgil Keller!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller misses with a hook.
Simengwa dives in for a single leg takedown but Keller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simengwa moves into the clinch.
Simengwa misses with a punch on the inside.
Keller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simengwa backwards.
Keller is looking to break free of the clinch but Simengwa has double underhooks.
Keller presses Simengwa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keller tries to stall but Simengwa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Keller is leaning against Simengwa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keller swings wildly with an uppercut but Simengwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simengwa tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Keller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simengwa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baraka Simengwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simengwa manages to pull guard.
Keller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simengwa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keller throws a big elbow that misses.
Keller won't allow Simengwa to sweep him here.
Keller pushes down on Simengwa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Keller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simengwa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller is trying to control the action in half guard but Simengwa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Simengwa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simengwa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simengwa working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller looking to pass the guard.
Simengwa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keller passes into side control.
Keller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Simengwa struggling a bit here.
Keller advances nicely into full mount.
Simengwa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Simengwa tries to escape but Keller has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Keller not allowing Simengwa to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa can't escape the position.
Simengwa trying to control the action but Keller just sinks the hooks in.
Keller lands shots from the back.
Keller struggling to keep hold of the position.
Keller struggling to land strikes to the head as Simengwa covers up.
Keller looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Simengwa taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Virgil Keller!
A relieved looking Virgil Keller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pride. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Noir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immanuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Immanuel wants to clinch but Noir slips to the side
and Noir counters with a single leg into guard. Immanuel didn't expect that.
Immanuel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noir.
Immanuel keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
Noir won't allow Immanuel to sweep him here.
Noir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir trying to control but Immanuel is working from the bottom.
Noir advances to half guard.
Noir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Noir 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir wants to take a breather but Immanuel is having none of it.
Noir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Noir jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Immanuel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Immanuel and Noir has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Noir in side control, throwing shots but Immanuel defends.
Noir trying to control the position but Immanuel is working away.
Immanuel told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Immanuel gets back to half guard.
Noir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Immanuel defending well though.
Noir trying to pass the guard but Immanuel defending well.
Noir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Noir throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Immanuel to regain full guard.
Noir with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Noir works over Immanuel with some ground and pound from guard.
Immanuel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel controls Noir momentarily but Noir frees himself.
Noir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Immanuel is keeping the position for now.
Noir trying to move into half guard but instead Immanuel has managed to sweep!
Noir wants to sweep here but Immanuel controlling him for the moment.
Noir looking for subs off his back but Immanuel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Immanuel stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir moves into full guard.
Noir looking for subs off his back but Immanuel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Noir manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Noir dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Immanuel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noir manages to pull guard.
Noir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Immanuel defends well.
Noir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Immanuel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noir keeping moving, preventing Immanuel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel stays in close to Noir's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Noir working a defensive guard but Immanuel passes into half guard.
Immanuel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Noir is looking to get back to full guard here but Immanuel has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Noir is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Noir gets back to full guard.
Immanuel looking to pass the guard.
Noir has his foot on Immanuel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Immanuel works his way back into a safe position though.
Immanuel looking to pass the guard.
Noir working for a triangle but Immanuel defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir wants to sweep here but Immanuel controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Noir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Immanuel passes into side control.
Immanuel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Noir is not content to let Immanuel control the position.
Noir is looking to regain half guard here but Immanuel keeps moving and retains side control.
Immanuel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Immanuel throws a lazy head kick
and Noir counters with a three punch combo that has Immanuel backing up. Immanuel nods at Noir to acknowledge the strikes.
Immanuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Noir shoots for a takedown but Immanuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marshall Noir will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Immanuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Immanuel coming out on top.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noir shoots in and drives through. Immanuel sprawls well.
Immanuel is trying to counter with his kicks.
A jab from Immanuel misses.
Noir takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Immanuel throws a series of punches but Noir moves out of range.
Immanuel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel scoring well with a low kick there.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Immanuel.
Immanuel just misses with a punch to the body.
Immanuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noir goes for a double leg but Immanuel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Immanuel continues to drive forward.
Immanuel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Immanuel misses
enabling Noir to counter with a crisp jab.
Noir takes a swing at Immanuel's ribcage but misses.
Immanuel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Immanuel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Noir checks it well.
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Immanuel.
Noir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Immanuel sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noir.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Immanuel pushes Noir up against the cage in a clinch.
Immanuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noir gets control of Immanuel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Noir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Immanuel stands up and waves to Noir to follow him.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Immanuel throws a head kick but Noir moves out of range.
Noir avoids the body shot from Immanuel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir blocks a head kick by Immanuel.
Noir has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Immanuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noir looks for a takedown but Immanuel sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Immanuel gets a clinch.
Immanuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noir successfully pulls guard.
Immanuel stopping the sweep attempt from Noir.
Noir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Noir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Noir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Immanuel passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Noir's face as Immanuel controls the position.
Immanuel trying to control the action but Noir is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yeshua Immanuel really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Immanuel misses with a looping right.
Immanuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Immanuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Immanuel looks to clinch
and Noir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Immanuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noir tries to bum rush Immanuel with a series of wild strikes but Immanuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Immanuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Immanuel thuds his shin into the meat of Noir's side.
Noir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Immanuel.
Immanuel misses with a left hand
and Noir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Noir.
Noir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Noir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Immanuel is keeping the position for now.
Immanuel has Noir pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir throwing strikes but missing.
Immanuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Immanuel 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.
Noir throws a big elbow that misses.
Noir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Immanuel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Noir, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Noir wants to sweep here but Immanuel controlling him for the moment.
Noir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Immanuel manages to get himself to full guard.
Noir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Immanuel's guard.
Noir works his way into full mount!
Immanuel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Noir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Noir lands a nice shot to the head.
Noir trying to control but Immanuel is having none of it.
Immanuel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Noir tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Immanuel is now in Noir's guard. A big mistake from Noir there, giving up the dominant position!
Noir looking for a sweep. Not yet Noir, not yet.
Noir looking for subs off his back but Immanuel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Noir is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Noir had his way with Yeshua Immanuel in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Immanuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Immanuel tries to clinch but Noir is having none of it.
Noir gets tackled into the cage by Immanuel. Immanuel maintains the clinch.
Noir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Immanuel walks away with a smile on his face. Noir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Noir shoots for a takedown but Immanuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Immanuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Immanuel.
Noir shoots in looking for a takedown but Immanuel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Noir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel lands with a shot to the body.
Immanuel throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Immanuel looks to move away, Noir throws a big counter combo bu Immanuel just gets out of the way.
Noir looks to throw the jab but Immanuel is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Immanuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noir went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noir attempts a counter takedown but Immanuel avoids it well and moves away.
Immanuel throws a sloppy head kick and Noir moves out of range easily.
Immanuel scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Immanuel.
Noir avoids the head kick by Immanuel.
Noir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Immanuel tries to clinch but Noir is having none of it.
Immanuel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noir shoots in and gets a takedown into Immanuel's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir stands and throws Immanuel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Noir trying to control the position but Immanuel is working away.
Immanuel struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Immanuel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir working the strikes but Immanuel uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Noir throwing shots but Immanuel is blocking nicely.
Noir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Immanuel's head.
Noir is working for a submission of some sort.
Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yeshua Immanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall Noir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Immanuel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Immanuel is not content to let Noir control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Immanuel slips a jab and a cross from Noir.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noir blocks a head kick by Immanuel.
Noir gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Immanuel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yeshua Immanuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yeshua Immanuel!
Yeshua Immanuel is the new welterweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yeshua Immanuel waved his t-shirt featuring GREEN!160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timofey Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyko comes into the arena with Kamaedzitca - Колазварl blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying France's choice of entrance music: bring me to life. Darwin France will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timofey Boyko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
France misses with a head kick.
Boyko misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Boyko.
Boyko walks into a jab.
We've been told by Boyko's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boyko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but France is out of range.
Boyko motions for France to come forward. Boyko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boyko ducks under a wild hook from France.
Boyko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko looks to land a right hand but France moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Boyko. Beautiful body shot.
France fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
France counters with a body kick.
Boyko defending well as France loads up on a big left hand.
France doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boyko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
France 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.
France walks into a jab.
France misses the shot to the body.
Boyko tried to counter with a leg kick but France avoided it.
Boyko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to France's calf.
France misses with a looping left.
Boyko takes the fight into the clinch.
Boyko tries to land a knee to the head but France blocks with his arms.
Boyko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boyko lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Timofey Boyko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin France.
Boyko lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
France misses with a shot to the kidneys.
France using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boyko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
France dodges an elbow strike from Boyko.
France is trying to break the clinch but Boyko has him pressed against the cage.
Boyko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
France scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by France.
Boyko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boyko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Boyko.
Boyko works on France's body with a couple of short punches.
France is trying to stall.
France throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boykos head.
France swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boyko is leaning against France and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
France misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boyko lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boyko.
It looks like Darwin France has been cut.
Boyko connects with a knee to the head.
France landing knees to the head.
Boyko lands with a right to the head.
Boyko gets through France's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boyko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyko lands a good knee to the midsection. France won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
France pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boyko throws a leg kick that is checked
and France counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boyko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
France postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyko is keeping the position for now.
France is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
France throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boyko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
France being controlled here momentarily.
Boyko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
France is looking to work some ground and pound but Boyko has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timofey Boyko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin France's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
France misses with a straight right.
Boyko misses with a kick to the body.
France circles away from the clinch attempt.
France looks like he wants to counter punch here.
France lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - France coming out on top.
France looks to land a left hand but Boyko moved out of range nicely.
France fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyko manages to avoid it.
Boyko misses with a right hand
and France counters with a single leg into guard. Boyko didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko controlling the position.
France looking to pass the guard.
France sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boyko's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France wants to pass to mount but Boyko is defending the position.
Boyko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
France missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
France throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boyko wants to control but France passes into side.
France misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
France is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boyko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
France goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boyko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for France but great work by Boyko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France manages to get back to half guard.
Boyko works his way into full mount!
France is desperately trying to improve his position but Boyko has a good base and remains in mount.
France wants to hold on but Boyko pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
France is looking to improve his position but Boyko isn't that keen on the idea.
Boyko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
France can't escape the position.
Boyko controlling the position easily from mount.
France is squirming around, avoiding Boyko's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boyko controlling the position easily from mount.
Boyko trying to control but France is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyko avoids the attempt from France to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darwin France's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
France tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boyko throwing a counter right hand but France manages to avoid it.
France closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyko circles away.
Boyko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
France scores with a nice strike.
France with a poor takedown
and Boyko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
France cracks Boyko with an open hand slap.
Boyko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but France is out of range.
France keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Boyko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko scores with a crisp jab that stopped France in his tracks.
Boyko stuffs the takedown attempt from France. France gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyko is looking to counter the offense by France and move into the clinch.
Timofey Boyko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin France.
France tries for a takedown but Boyko circles away easily
and Boyko counters with a left to the body.
France connects with a body shot that sends Boyko's belly button to the back.
Boyko misses with a body kick.
France drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boyko defends it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boyko!
Boyko throws a chopping leg kick but France manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boyko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
France throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France avoids a kick to the body.
France tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
France bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
France tries for a takedown but Boyko circles away easily
letting Boyko counter with a right hand.
France keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boyko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyko. France does a little dance to reset his feet.
France changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boyko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Timofey Boyko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
France moves out of range as Boyko throws a body kick.
France drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boyko defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko throws a looping overhand right but France ducks down to avoid it.
France wants to slow Boyko down by chopping away at his legs.
Boyko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
France swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
France is rocked!
Boyko throws a wild body kick that France sees coming a mile off.
France tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
France is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyko finish him?
France throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
France seems to have recovered his senses.
France misses with a wild combination.
France avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from France misses
and Boyko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
France has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
France tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boyko blocking some punches.
France misses with a punch to the body.
Boyko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through France's defenses.
France tries to break the clinch but Boyko is controlling the position.
France is trying to break free.
France swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boyko.
Boyko lands an elbow just above France 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
France managing to block the knees to the body from Boyko.
Boyko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boyko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Boyko.
Boyko lands an elbow inside.
France takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timofey Boyko clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin France's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
France shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
France wants to advance to full mount but Boyko doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
France passes Boyko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
France is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from France.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. France is working away from the top position though.
Boyko is trying to get back to full guard.
Boyko trying to hold on to France's head to control him but France postures up.
Boyko keeping hold of France's head, controlling as best he can.
Boyko is defending against the submission attempts here by France.
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.
France is looking for submissions but instead, Boyko has regained full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boyko holds on and takes a little breather.
France throws a big elbow that misses.
Boyko pulls France in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boyko.
France blocks a head kick by Boyko.
Boyko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
France shoots in but no luck this time.
France misses with a looping left.
As France looks to move away, Boyko throws a big counter combo bu France just gets out of the way.
France closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyko circles away.
Boyko scoring well with a low kick there.
France fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boyko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as France lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boyko doesn't seem phased though.
France slips under a jab.
France getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
France throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boyko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Timofey Boyko is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boyko throws an off balance right hand
and France counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boyko!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
France is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boyko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyko tries to control but France manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Darwin France's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Boyko!
France throws a sloppy head kick and Boyko moves out of range easily.
Boyko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boyko throws a looping overhand right but France ducks down to avoid it.
Boyko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
France throws a good cross that connects.
France throws an overhand right that lands on Boyko's shoulder, as Boyko tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
France throws a shot from downtown. Boyko moves away and avoids it.
France feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boyko's calf.
France is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boyko doesn't manage to clinch there - France circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boyko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from France.
Boyko throws a solid leg kick but France takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boyko.
A low kick from France misses
and Boyko counters with an inside leg kick.
France lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boyko takes a step back to recover.
France explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
France shoots in and drives through. Boyko sprawls well.
Boyko checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Boyko misses the target.
Boyko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. France catches Boyko right on the button with a cross.
France swings for the body but Boyko moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Boyko lands an impressive looking overhand right. France doesn't seem phased though.
France with a poor takedown
and Boyko counters with a low kick, right behind France 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
France fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyko manages to avoid it.
A head kick by France misses
and Boyko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
France is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boyko lands a damaging elbow.
Boyko lands a big knee to the head and France goes down! Boyko pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timofey Boyko!
Timofey Boyko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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