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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Archie Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Chi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Shang Chi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moses looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chi ducks under a wild hook from Moses.
Moses lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chi at a distance.
Moses gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moses tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chi takes one to the chin there.
Chi ducks under a wild hook from Moses.
Moses with a jab.
Jab by Chi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moses scores with a nice strike.
Chi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chi.
Moses thuds his right hand into Chi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moses shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chi tries to get to full guard but Moses has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses wants to work for an arm triangle but Chi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moses stalling.
Moses wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chi keeps working.
Chi wants to improve his position but Moses is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chi trying to hold on to Moses's head to control him but Moses postures up.
Chi wants to sweep but Moses has passed to side control!
Chi wants to get back to his feet.
Moses creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chi struggling a bit here.
Moses working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chi's legs.
Moses tries to score with some ground and pound. Chi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Moses 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.
Moses working the strikes but Chi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Moses seems to be working for a kimura but Chi defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chi is staying active underneath Moses, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moses wants to pass the guard but Chi is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Chi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moses checks a leg kick.
Moses misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moses throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moses checks it well.
Chi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moses misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chi with the counter takedown but Moses avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chi.
Moses tests Chi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chi stuns Moses with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Chi scores with a hook.
Chi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moses throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moses misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Archie Moses will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moses takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moses looks to score with a jab to the body but Chi is just out of range.
Moses is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moses checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chi. That's going to slow Moses down.
Chi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chi. That's going to slow Moses down.
Shang Chi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chi connects with an inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moses or perhaps it was just good defense by Chi, which made it look bad.
Moses scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moses misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi wants to land a leg kick but Moses is out of range.
Chi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moses listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chi forces Moses back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moses drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses tries to pull guard but Chi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses wants a takedown but no success here.
Moses tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chi lands with a right to the head.
Moses goes for a takedown attempt but Chi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moses's calf.
Chi moves into the clinch successfully.
Chi misses with a punch to the body.
Moses tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moses tries to pull guard but Chi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moses fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moses goes for a takedown attempt but Chi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moses feints a jab promting Chi to slip. Moses then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chi tries to clinch but Moses moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moses sizes up Chi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moses closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chi circles away.
Chi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moses has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moses.
Moses looks to land a right hand but Chi moved out of range.
Shang Chi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moses's calf.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chi!
Chi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chi, right into the meat.
Moses closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chi connects with the punch.
Chi throws a leg kick but Moses sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moses has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Moses throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moses's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Chi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chi thuds his right hand into Moses's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moses lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chi at a distance.
Chi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moses's calf.
Chi lands with a hook. Moses tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shang Chi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses misses with a looping right.
Moses closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chi's guard.
Chi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moses wants to control from the top but Chi keeps moving.
Chi looking to control.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Chi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archie Moses overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moses looking to sit in guard and control but Chi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moses isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chi stacks Moses on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Chi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Moses misses the jab.
Moses checks a leg kick nicely.
Chi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chi digs a good body shot into Moses's ribs.
Moses checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chi slaps away a takedown attempt from Moses, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circling - Moses throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moses throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Moses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moses. Chi does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi wants to clinch up but Moses keeps it at a distance.
Moses throws a series of punches but Chi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Chi misses.
Moses goes for a double leg but Chi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chi continues to drive forward.
Chi connects with a leg kick. Moses looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses scores with a nice head shot.
Chi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moses.
Chi throws a low kick, looking for Moses's leg but Moses calmly moves out of range.
Moses keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chi misses with a hook. Moses ducked under it nicely.
Chi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moses half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Moses throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chi with the counter takedown but Moses avoids it easily.
Chi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moses's calf.
Moses chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chi can pounce on him.
Chi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Moses on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moses scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moses goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moses but great work by Chi.
Moses is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Moses tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Moses's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moses is looking to reverse the position.
Moses manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi wants to stand up but Moses has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Moses wants to control but Chi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Chi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Moses is looking for a sweep. Chi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moses is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moses uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chi.
Chi misses with an uppercut.
Moses changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moses lands a glancing blow to the side of Chi's head.
Chi throws a low kick but Moses moves out of range easily.
Chi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moses has time to react.
Moses checks a low kick from Chi.
Moses throws an overhand right that lands on Chi's shoulder, as Chi tries to avoid the shot.
Chi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moses.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses cracks Chi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shang Chi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shang Chi!
After winning the bout, Shang Chi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between VinniJay Acunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomber has chosen call to prayer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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115 lbs
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142 lbs
21 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, VinniJay Acunia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bomber!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acunia moves into the clinch successfully.
Bomber tries a body shot but Acunia blocks it.
We've been informed that Bomber has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bomber stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Acunia misses with a punch to the body.
Bomber wants to break free but Acunia has control.
Bomber is looking to break free of the clinch but Acunia has double underhooks.
Bomber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Acunia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acunia trying to stall but Bomber improves his position.
Acunia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bomber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acunia backwards.
Still in the clinch, Acunia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bomber has had enough of the clinch but Acunia keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acunia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bomber throws a chopping leg kick but Acunia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Acunia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bomber. Bomber obviously looking to wear him down.
Billy Bomber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Acunia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Acunia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bomber's waist but Bomber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Acunia off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acunia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Acunia moves forwards but Bomber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bomber is looking to slow Acunia down with leg kicks.
Billy Bomber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bomber throws a leg kick that misses.
Acunia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bomber as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for VinniJay Acunia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acunia ducks under a wild hook from Bomber.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bomber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bomber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Acunia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Acunia misses with a right hand
and Bomber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bomber moves away from the strike by Acunia.
Acunia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bomber's sensitive parts.
Acunia misses with a hook. Bomber ducked under it nicely.
Bomber steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acunia is looking to clinch.
Bomber stuns Acunia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bomber tries to clinch up
and Acunia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bomber tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bomber is looking to slow Acunia down with leg kicks.
Acunia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bomber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bomber swings for the body but Acunia moves out of range.
Acunia just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomber appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Acunia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bomber.
Bomber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bomber scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber scores with a leg kick.
Bomber explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bomber scores with a leg kick.
Acunia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Acunia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bomber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bomber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bomber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bomber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Acunia checks it well.
Acunia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bomber throws a body shot but no joy.
Bomber throws a low kick but Acunia avoids it.
Acunia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bomber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bomber misses with a low kick.
Bomber throws a head kick but Acunia moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acunia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bomber tries a quick counter leg kick but Acunia is wise to it.
Acunia throws a looping overhand right but Bomber ducks down to avoid it.
Acunia connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acunia goes for a double leg but Bomber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bomber continues to drive forward.
Bomber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Acunia fails with the takedown
letting Bomber counter with a right hand.
Acunia throws a head kick but Bomber moves out of range.
Bomber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bomber.
Bomber cracks Acunia with a good jab.
Acunia looks for a takedown but Bomber sprawls well.
Acunia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bomber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bomber dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Acunia doesn't manage to clinch there - Bomber circles away.
Bomber lands with a nice combination. Acunia backs away looking to recover.
Acunia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bomber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Acunia.
Billy Bomber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Acunia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Acunia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bomber, right into the meat.
Bomber connects with a leg kick. Acunia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Acunia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bomber slips a jab from Acunia.
Bomber tries a quick counter leg kick but Acunia is wise to it.
Bomber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bomber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Acunia's calf.
Bomber with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomber looks to land a body kick but Acunia moved away.
As Bomber backs away, Acunia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Acunia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acunia throws a big shot that misses.
Bomber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bomber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bomber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Acunia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bomber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bomber feints and then cracks Acunia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Acunia down.
Bomber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acunia fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for VinniJay Acunia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acunia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Bomber. Beautiful body shot.
Acunia wants to clinch up but Bomber keeps it at a distance.
Bomber tries a quick counter leg kick but Acunia is wise to it.
Acunia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acunia moves out of range of the strikes.
Bomber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Acunia.
Bomber throws a low kick but Acunia moves out of range easily.
Bomber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomber blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Acunia.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bomber.
Bomber scores with a jab to the body.
Acunia thumps Bomber with a low kick.
Bomber is looking to score with low kicks.
Acunia blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Bomber misses.
Bomber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber throws a leg kick but Acunia checks it.
Bomber throws out a leg kick but Acunia moves out of range and Bomber only half commits.
Acunia tries a head kick but it misses.
Acunia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bomber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bomber throws a leg kick but Acunia moved away.
A jab from Bomber finds it's way through Acunia's defenses.
Acunia misses with a low kick.
Bomber misses with a low kick.
Acunia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bomber wants to land a leg kick but Acunia is out of range.
And Acunia counters with a quick kick to the body but Bomber blocks it.
Acunia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bomber lands a head kick!
Acunia lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acunia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bomber motions for Acunia to come forward. Bomber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Acunia throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Acunia tenderised Bomber's leg. Bomber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Acunia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bomber is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bomber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acunia checks a low kick from Bomber.
Acunia throws a nice looking combination but Bomber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Acunia moves out of range of the body kick.
Acunia scores with a jab. Bomber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bomber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Acunia is out of range.
Acunia tried to counter with a leg kick but Bomber avoided it.
Bomber is looking to score with low kicks.
Acunia tried to counter with a leg kick but Bomber avoided it.
Acunia shoots for a takedown but Bomber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bomber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bomber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Acunia throws a shot from downtown. Bomber moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bomber.
Acunia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bomber tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Acunia is in Bomber's guard.
Acunia throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acunia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bomber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bomber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomber content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Acunia, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acunia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acunia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bomber.
Nice defenses there by Bomber.
Bomber swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Bomber backs away, Acunia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bomber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bomber, as that shot connected.
Bomber connects with an inside leg kick.
Acunia tries to clinch up but Bomber circles away and keeps his distance.
Bomber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Acunia swats away the attempt to clinch by Bomber.
Acunia clinches up with Bomber and pushes him back against the cage.
VinniJay Acunia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Bomber.
Acunia slows down the pace here.
Acunia manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bomber won't allow Acunia to sweep him here.
Bomber wants to control from the top but Acunia keeps moving.
Bomber controlling from the top position.
Bomber forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bomber trying to control the pace.
Bomber is keen to just control but Acunia is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bomber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Acunia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bomber defends well and Acunia ends up having to push Bomber into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Acunia tried to score with a low kick but Bomber checks it.
Bomber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Acunia. That did some damage!
Bomber cracks the inside of Acunia's front leg.
Acunia checks a low kick from Bomber.
Acunia tried to counter with a leg kick but Bomber avoided it.
Bomber lands a head shot.
Bomber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acunia checks a low kick from Bomber.
Acunia throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Acunia lands with a straight right. Bomber didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bomber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bomber 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bomber!
In his post fight interview, Billy Bomber gave a big smile as he said 'To all the ladies in the room...... I'll fucking throat fuck you '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willie Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smoke Serpent- . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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147 lbs
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152 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe LePew!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader fakes the leg kick and cracks LePew in the body.
LePew blocks the body kick.
LePew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
LePew throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bader counters with a crisp one two that drops LePew! Bader thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves LePew to his feet! LePew is in big trouble!
LePew is rocked!
LePew blocks a head kick by Bader.
LePew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from Bader does no damage.
LePew shoots in and bounces Bader off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bader wants to get back to his feet but LePew is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bader has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes LePew off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Bader.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew blocks the body kick.
LePew thinks about the counter body kick.
Bader throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LePew is still on wobbly legs! Can Bader finish him?
Bader looks to throw a body kick
and LePew counters with a takedown into side control.
LePew seems to have recovered his senses.
Bader tries to escape but LePew is in control.
Bader takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bader is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but LePew has just dragged him back down to the mat.
LePew misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
LePew is trying to get an arm triangle but Bader is defending well.
Bader is trying to buck LePew off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
LePew trying to control the action but Bader is working from the bottom.
Bader takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw LePew working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
LePew is looking to take a break and control but Bader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bader is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader prevents LePew from improving position.
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!
Bader explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bader throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bader avoids it really well and circles away.
Bader looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bader keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bader lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader lands a nice looking kick to the body. LePew takes a step back to recover.
Bader throws a series of punches but LePew avoids them all with ease.
LePew with the counter takedown but Bader avoids it easily.
LePew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bader as he avoids it easily.
Willie Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepe LePew.
Bader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bader misses with a double jab.
LePew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bader defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bader. LePew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bader swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Bader dominated 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.
Bader throws a push kick but LePew slaps the foot to one side.
Bader lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Willie Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bader.
Bader lands a left and a right that send LePew crashing to the mat, dazed. Bader thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
LePew moves out of range of the body kick.
LePew has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader tries to land a body kick
and LePew decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bader's guard.
Bader is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader kicks LePew off and gets to his feet.
Bader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LePew slips under a jab.
Bader lands a nice looking body kick.
Bader moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bader tries to land a body kick
and LePew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bader won't be happy with that.
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!
Bader is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, LePew asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LePew trying to control the action but Bader is working from the bottom.
Bader wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LePew can do to turn this around?
LePew advances to mount.
Bader in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
LePew trying to control but Bader is having none of it.
LePew won't let Bader get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
LePew scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bader?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew looking to secure an arm triangle but Bader defends it well.
LePew wants to take Bader's back but he can't do it this time.
Bader is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bader bucks up and throws LePew to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Bader misses with a wild combination.
Bader defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LePew.
And Bader counters with a quick kick to the body but LePew blocks it.
LePew moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader looks to land a combination but LePew avoids it well.
LePew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bader defends it well.
LePew closes the distance and clinches up with Bader, looking for a takedown. LePew pushes Bader against the cage but Bader circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bader appears to be looking for a big counter.
LePew moves out of range of the body kick from Bader.
LePew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bader defends it well.
Bader throws a front kick that sends LePew stumbling back into the cage.
Bader throws a head kick that misses.
LePew is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bader's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader tries to kick LePew off but LePew keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Bader dominated that second round.
That's time! Bader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
LePew takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LePew looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bader swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LePew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bader is looking to escape.
LePew is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bader is trying to stand back up but LePew is controlling him
LePew trying to control from half guard but Bader is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bader looks like he's trying to stand up.
LePew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader is not content to let LePew control the position.
Bader is trying to stand up here but LePew is controlling him well.
Bader trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Willie Bader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bader misses with a body kick.
LePew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
LePew with a poor takedown
and Bader counters with a series of strikes. LePew will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bader throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LePew counters with a low kick, right behind Bader 's knee.
Bader tries a head kick but it misses.
LePew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bader defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LePew feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Bader. No joy for LePew on that attempt.
Bader throws a big counter combination but LePew scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bader feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bader passes LePew's left leg - he's now in half guard.
LePew keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LePew is trying to get back to full guard.
LePew trying to control but Bader postures up.
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!
LePew has hold of Bader's hands but Bader slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader throwing shots but LePew is blocking nicely.
Bader thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LePew's head.
Bader thows a huge punch but LePew dodges it nicely.
Bader wants to work for an arm triangle but LePew is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LePew avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bader.
LePew moves into full guard.
LePew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bader controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bader postures up in LePew's guard and throws a big left but LePew blocks it.
Bader won't allow LePew to sweep him here.
LePew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader gets to his feet - LePew follows without any prompting.
LePew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bader.
Bader lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pepe LePew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bader moves out of range as LePew throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Bader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bader, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Bader!
Willie Bader very nearly forgot to thank BlackStar Athletics amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Grimwald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. The crowd seem to be enjoying Grimwald's choice of entrance music: NoMeansNo - Mr. In Between. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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163 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Grimwald!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunstrom throws the left hand but Grimwald avoids the punch easily.
Grimwald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunstrom.
Some bone on bone action there as Grimwald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grimwald gets caught flat footed, as Thunstrom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thunstrom trying to control but Grimwald is working from the bottom.
Thunstrom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grimwald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grimwald has escaped and now he's on top!
Thunstrom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grimwald controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimwald wants to control from the top but Thunstrom keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimwald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grimwald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thunstrom looking for submissions off his back.
Thunstrom looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Grimwald pushes past his half guard into mount!
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.
Thunstrom working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimwald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Grimwald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Grimwald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Thunstrom that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Grimwald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thunstrom is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grimwald controlling the pace for now.
Thunstrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grimwald content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald wants to control the pace but Thunstrom is squirming around nicely.
Thunstrom tries to reverse the position but Grimwald maintains control.
Thunstrom regains half guard.
Well, if Grimwald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunstrom tries to get to full guard but Grimwald has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Grimwald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thunstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimwald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimwald.
Grimwald ducks under a wild hook from Thunstrom.
Grimwald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thunstrom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thunstrom thuds a left hand into Grimwald's body.
Grimwald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thunstrom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom misses with a right hand
and Grimwald counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunstrom scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut
and Grimwald counters with a big head kick but Thunstrom shrugs it off.
Grimwald moves forwards but Thunstrom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grimwald ducks under a wild hook from Thunstrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimwald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grimwald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lars Thunstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunstrom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimwald.
Thunstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Thunstrom checks a leg kick.
Thunstrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thunstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimwald is just out of range.
Thunstrom avoids a kick to the body.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimwald tries a low kick but Thunstrom avoids it.
Thunstrom throwing a counter right hand but Grimwald manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom digs a good body shot into Grimwald's ribs.
Lars Thunstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimwald throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunstrom misses the shot to the body.
Grimwald swinging wildly here.
Thunstrom tries for a takedown but Grimwald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thunstrom swings for the body but Grimwald moves out of range.
Thunstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimwald is just out of range.
Grimwald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thunstrom swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimwald! But no joy.
Thunstrom with a jab.
Gustav Grimwald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws a body punch but Grimwald moves out of range.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimwald.
Thunstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimwald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thunstrom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimwald finds it's way round the side to connect with Thunstrom's head.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot.
Grimwald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thunstrom throws the left hand but Grimwald avoids the punch easily.
Grimwald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimwald throws a leg kick but Thunstrom moved away.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimwald moves away.
Thunstrom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thunstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimwald is just out of range.
Grimwald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunstrom lands with a good body shot.
Thunstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimwald misses with a hook. Thunstrom ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Thunstrom misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunstrom with a hook.
A slow jab from Thunstrom misses its intended target.
Thunstrom throws a nice looking combination but Grimwald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimwald tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimwald throws a shot to the body.
Thunstrom ducks under a wild hook from Grimwald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Thunstrom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Grimwald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom lands the left hand.
Thunstrom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thunstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimwald was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunstrom.
Grimwald misses with a head kick.
Thunstrom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimwald looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunstrom is just out of range.
Thunstrom throws a hook but Grimwald avoids it easily.
Grimwald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Thunstrom - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grimwald quickly recovers to half guard.
Grimwald is not content to let Thunstrom control the position.
Grimwald trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom is trying to control. Grimwald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thunstrom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thunstrom trying to control from half guard but Grimwald is working away.
Grimwald trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Grimwald scores with a decent looking hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thunstrom.
Thunstrom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thunstrom takes one on the button.
Thunstrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimwald wants to land a leg kick but Thunstrom is out of range.
Thunstrom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thunstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimwald thinks about the counter body kick.
Thunstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Thunstrom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimwald throws a hook but Thunstrom blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom lands a nice looking body shot.
Thunstrom takes a swing at Grimwald's ribcage but misses.
Grimwald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
It looks like Thunstrom has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Grimwald connects with a leg kick. Thunstrom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grimwald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thunstrom lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimwald tries to bum rush Thunstrom with a series of wild strikes but Thunstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thunstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimwald can do to turn this around?
Thunstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimwald in his tracks.
Grimwald throws a right and a left that Thunstrom avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Thunstrom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thunstrom.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimwald moves away.
Thunstrom scores with a shot to the body.
Grimwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Grimwald misses.
Thunstrom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grimwald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grimwald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thunstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimwald is just out of range.
Thunstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimwald.
Grimwald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot.
Grimwald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunstrom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thunstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimwald.
Thunstrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimwald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Thunstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thunstrom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Thunstrom!
A victorious Lars Thunstrom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ross might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Show me how to live. Rick Ross could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cody Lundin's chin.
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cody Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ross tries to score with a low kick but Lundin moves his leg out of the way.
And Lundin tries to counter it with a takedown but Ross pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lundin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lundin misses with a leg kick.
Lundin checks a leg kick.
Lundin misses with a low kick.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ross misses with a body shot.
Lundin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ross's calf.
An inside leg kick from Ross misses.
Lundin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lundin.
Lundin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ross sprawls well. Ross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundin gets slowly back to his feet.
Ross is looking to chop away at Lundin's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Lundin misses.
Lundin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ross counters with a thumping low kick.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lundin scores with a jab.
Ross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lundin misses with the combination.
Ross jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Lundin is predictable there
and Ross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lundin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ross.
Rick Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross checks a leg kick nicely.
Ross uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lundin has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Lundin. That snapped Ross's head back.
Ross connects with a solid leg kick.
Ross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lundin tries to work over Ross's front leg with a kick but Ross checks it.
Ross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lundin. That's going to slow Ross down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Lundin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundin with the counter takedown but Ross avoids it easily.
Ross motions for Lundin to come forward. Ross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Lundin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lundin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lundin misses with a straight left.
Lundin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lundin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lundin looks to land a body kick but Ross moved away.
Cody Lundin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands a leg kick that knocks Lundin off balance momentarily.
Lundin avoids the head kick by Ross.
Lundin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross lands with a nice combination. Lundin backs away looking to recover.
Lundin is rocked!
Lundin catches Ross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lundin with a nice cross.
Ross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lundin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ross finish him?
Lundin keeps Ross at a distance using the push kick.
Lundin misses with a looping right.
Lundin seems to have recovered his senses.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lundin lands a front kick.
Lundin throws a wild body kick that Ross sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Ross.
Ross takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lundin misses with a looping right.
Lundin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ross moves out of range of the leg kick from Lundin.
Ross avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lundin checks the leg kick.
Ross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lundin throws out the jab.
Lundin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ross tries a low kick but Lundin avoids it.
Lundin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lundin throws a wild body kick that Ross sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Lundin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ross misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Lundin misses.
Lundin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ross's sensitive parts.
Ross throws an overhand right that lands on Lundin's shoulder, as Lundin tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ross crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lundin - the referee stops the clock and Ross gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lundin. Ross manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lundin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ross sprawls well initially but Lundin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lundin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ross is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cody Lundin!
Cody Lundin took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blyer comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Grimm.
Blyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blyer checks a low kick from Grimm.
Blyer tries to bum rush Grimm with a series of wild strikes but Grimm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimm's coach down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grimm's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blyer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grimm. That one must have hurt.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimm throws out a loose jab but Blyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blyer throws the left hand but Grimm avoids the punch easily.
Blyer avoids the body shot from Grimm.
Blyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Blyer misses its target.
The fighters circling - Grimm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimm misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Grimm.
Grimm connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Blyer's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy - Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Grimm lands with an uppercut that bounces Blyer off the cage and back into range.
Blyer loads up on a big right hand but Grimm slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grimm.
Ben Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blyer checks a leg kick.
Grimm cracks Blyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimm moves away.
Grimm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grimm scoring well with a low kick there.
Blyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimm scores with a push kick.
Grimm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blyer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grimm can pounce on him.
Grimm clinches up against the cage.
Blyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Grimm.
Blyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blyer moves out of range of the body kick from Grimm.
Grimm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimm counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimm fakes the leg kick and cracks Blyer in the body.
Blyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grimm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimm throws a big shot that misses.
Grimm misses with a head kick.
Grimm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grimm lands with a nice body kick.
Blyer missing with a left hand there. Grimm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm tries to clinch but Blyer is having none of it.
Grimm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blyer throws a looping overhand right but Grimm ducks down to avoid it.
Blyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm thinks about the counter body kick.
Blyer tries to bum rush Grimm with a series of wild strikes but Grimm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blyer's calf.
Grimm ducks right into an uppercut from Blyer.
Grimm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grimm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grimm throws a body kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Grimm.
Blyer blocks a jab.
Blyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blyer avoids the body shot from Grimm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it.
Grimm counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Grimm. That snapped Blyer's head back.
Grimm misses with a straight right.
Grimm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blyer.
Grimm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice defenses there by Grimm.
Blyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimm throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimm throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Blyer coming out on top.
Grimm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blyer swings for the body but Grimm moves out of range.
Blyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Grimm dominated 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.
Grimm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blyer takes a swing at Grimm's ribcage but misses.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimm misses with a hook.
Grimm lands with a right hand.
Blyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
Blyer defending well as Grimm loads up on a big left hand.
Blyer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Blyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimm.
Blyer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grimm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blyer checks it well.
Blyer throwing a counter right hand but Grimm manages to avoid it.
Grimm walks into a straight right hand from Blyer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grimm. That's going to slow Blyer down.
Nice body punch from Blyer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyer throws a body punch but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Grimm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blyer.
Grimm throws a push kick but Blyer slaps the foot to one side.
Blyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimm throws a solid leg kick but Blyer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimm.
Blyer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Grimm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blyer tries to bum rush Grimm with a series of wild strikes but Grimm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimm throws a shot from downtown. Blyer moves away and avoids it.
Grimm lands a front kick.
Rocky Blyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm.
Grimm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Blyer backs off Grimm throws a huge counter combo but Blyer manages to avoid it all.
Grimm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blyer.
Grimm digs a good body shot into Blyer's ribs.
Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm wants to slow Blyer down by chopping away at his legs.
Grimm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Blyer does no damage.
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!
Grimm scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimm lands with an overhand left.
Blyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grimm connects with an inside leg kick.
Grimm scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Blyer misses.
Grimm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blyer on the side of the head.
Blyer connects with a looping right hand.
Blyer moves out of range of the body kick from Grimm.
Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimm throws a wild body kick that Blyer sees coming a mile off.
Grimm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blyer on the side of the head.
Blyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blyer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grimm.
A cross from Grimm lands.
Blyer throws a body punch but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Grimm misses with a body kick.
Grimm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blyer!
Grimm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blyer is able to avoid easily.
Grimm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grimm moves away from the strike by Blyer.
Blyer misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blyer's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyer throws out the jab.
Grimm only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blyer with a jab.
Blyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grimm misses with a head kick.
Grimm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blyer throws a series of punches but Grimm avoids them all with ease.
Blyer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grimm dips to his left and cracks Blyer with an uppercut!
Blyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick from Grimm lands but Blyer takes it in his stride.
Blyer throws a series of punches but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm flicks out a counter leg kick but Blyer steps away.
Grimm lands a glancing blow to the side of Blyer's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Grimm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blyer doesn't seem phased though.
Blyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crunch! Grimm slams his shin into Blyer's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Grimm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Grimm throws a head kick but Blyer moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Blyer misses the target.
Blyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimm misses with a low kick.
Grimm throws a leg kick
and Blyer counters with a left and a right that stings Grimm.
Blyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Grimm cracks Blyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimm misses with a body kick.
Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Grimm looks to move away, Blyer throws a big counter combo bu Grimm just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyer misses with the combination.
Blyer throws a shot from downtown. Grimm moves away and avoids it.
Grimm misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Grimm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm slips under a jab.
Blyer ducks under a wild hook from Grimm.
Grimm blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimm.
Blyer throws a shot from downtown. Grimm moves away and avoids it.
Grimm misses with a straight left.
Blyer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grimm scores with a punch to the head.
Blyer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blyer throws a shot from downtown. Grimm moves away and avoids it.
Blyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grimm jabs at Blyer's body.
Blyer throws a series of punches but Grimm avoids them all with ease.
Blyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimm misses with a few strikes there.
Blyer throws a hook but Grimm blocks it.
Blyer misses with a wild combination.
Blyer misses with a looping left.
Grimm thumps Blyer with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimm misses the target.
It looked like Blyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyer.
Grimm's corner calls for a 1-2. Grimm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blyer misses with a wild body shot.
Blyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimm.
Blyer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blyer takes one on the button.
Blyer is rocked!
Grimm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oh Blyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Blyer.
Blyer seems to have got his legs back now.
Grimm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blyer.
Grimm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blyer is looking to counter punch.
Rocky Blyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimm lands a leg kick that knocks Blyer off balance momentarily.
Grimm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Blyer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimm circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blyer looks to throw the jab but Grimm is out of range.
A punch combination from Blyer misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimm misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Blyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grimm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Grimm scores with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Grimm.
Grimm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Grimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimm lands a head shot.
Blyer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grimm.
Blyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grimm.
Blyer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grimm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blyer scrambles back to his feet.
Grimm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blyer's sensitive parts.
Grimm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyer throws out the jab.
Grimm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blyer throws an overhand right that lands on Grimm's shoulder, as Grimm tries to avoid the shot.
Blyer throws a series of strikes that have Grimm backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimm connects with a leg kick. Blyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Grimm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grimm has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Grimm!
Ben Grimm looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'One last try at LHW. Lets see how it goes.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett comes to the cage accompanied by Berserker. McCall has chosen Parkway Drive - Sleepwalker as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Winston McCall was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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158 lbs
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162 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Winston McCall!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Howlett.
A slow jab from Howlett misses its intended target.
McCall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Howlett.
Howlett scores with a sloppy right hand. McCall should have avoided that one.
Howlett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Howlett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCall.
Howlett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Howlett lands with a nice body punch.
Howlett misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that McCall has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McCall moves out of range of the leg kick from Howlett.
Howlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howlett feints and then cracks McCall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCall down.
McCall lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCall misses with a leg kick.
Howlett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCall.
Nice body kick from Howlett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Howlett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howlett blocks a head kick by McCall.
Howlett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses.
Howlett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Howlett's knee momentarily.
Howlett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Howlett scores with a shot to the body.
McCall scores with a jab. Howlett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCall throws a front kick aimed at Howlett's knee but Howlett avoids it well.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Howlett lands with a kick to the temple. McCall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall tries to clinch but Howlett is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett misses with an uppercut. McCall saw that one coming.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Howlett lands a nice hook to McCall's body. McCall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCall.
An inside leg kick lands from Howlett.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Howlett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCall throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
McCall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Howlett is looking to slow McCall down with leg kicks.
Howlett lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCall throws a counter combo.
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCall is looking for the big counter here.
McCall throws a body kick that misses
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Howlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks McCall off balance momentarily.
Howlett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCall.
A slapping leg kick lands for Howlett.
Howlett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Howlett is looking to slow McCall down with leg kicks.
McCall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howlett misses with a hook to the body
and McCall counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Howlett throws the kick towards the body but McCall avoids it.
McCall is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as McCall blocks the low kick.
McCall tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Howlett misses
and McCall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCall tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Howlett does it's job there.
A punch combination from McCall misses.
McCall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett connects with a jab.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Howlett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCall throws a leg kick but Howlett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Howlett misses the shot to the body.
Howlett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Howlett misses with a head kick.
McCall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Howlett throws a jab but it's blocked by McCall.
McCall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Howlett motions for McCall to come forward. Howlett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett lands a body shot.
Howlett wants to land a leg kick but McCall is out of range.
Howlett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCall counters with a head kick. That will keep Howlett thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McCall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howlett sprawls well. Howlett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCall gets slowly back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Howlett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McCall might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Howlett has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCall walks into a straight right hand from Howlett.
Howlett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett tries to bum rush McCall with a series of wild strikes but McCall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howlett swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.
McCall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett forces McCall back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Howlett as McCall tries to tie him up.
Howlett keeps control of McCall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howlett is looking to wear down McCall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howlett lands a really nice looking cross but McCall seems unphased.
Howlett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Howlett throws a sloppy head kick and McCall moves out of range easily.
A cross from McCall lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlett thuds his shin into the meat of McCall's side.
McCall avoids the head kick by Howlett.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCall can do to turn this around?
McCall looks to clinch
and McCall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from McCall.
It looked like Howlett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett misses with a body kick.
Howlett tries to keep at a distance but McCall has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCall's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Howlett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCall.
McCall blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Howlett fails to land.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
McCall misses with some punches.
McCall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Howlett tries to work over McCall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howlett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Howlett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands a nice looking body shot.
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCall flicks out a counter leg kick but Howlett steps away.
A punch combination from McCall misses.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCall slows down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howlett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Howlett lands a right hand.
McCall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Howlett.
Howlett's corner calls for a 1-2. Howlett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCall tries to move into range but Howlett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Howlett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Howlett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McCall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Howlett finds it's way round the side to connect with McCall's head.
Howlett misses with a left hand
and McCall counters with a straight right hand.
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks McCall off balance momentarily.
Howlett throws the left hand but McCall avoids the punch easily.
Howlett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCall counters with a stiff right hand.
Howlett throws a leg kick
and McCall counters with a series of strikes. Howlett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Howlett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howlett lands a really nice looking cross but McCall seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlett with a jab.
McCall throws a head kick but Howlett moves out of range.
McCall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howlett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Howlett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Howlett with a jab.
McCall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Howlett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Howlett.
Howlett tries to work over McCall's front leg with a kick but McCall checks it.
McCall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Howlett finds it's way round the side to connect with McCall's head.
Howlett looks to score with a jab to the body but McCall is just out of range.
Howlett connects with a right hand. McCall shakes it off.
Howlett stuns McCall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Howlett connects with a looping right hand.
McCall tries to move into range but Howlett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howlett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howlett connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCall. McCall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Howlett misses the shot to the body.
McCall avoids the head kick by Howlett.
Despite the aggression on McCall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Howlett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howlett tried to counter with a leg kick but McCall avoided it.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCall throws a wild body kick that Howlett sees coming a mile off.
Howlett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCall. That did some damage!
McCall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howlett darts in and clinches McCall up against the cage.
McCall blocks an uppercut.
McCall breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howlett throws a body shot but no joy.
McCall wants to counter the offense by Howlett and move into the clinch position.
McCall has Howlett up against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCall has had enough of the clinch but Howlett keeps him there for the moment.
McCall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howlett misses with a leg kick.
Winston McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Howlett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howlett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing McCall from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCall defends well.
Howlett working for a triangle but McCall defends it easily.
Howlett has his foot on McCall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCall works his way back into a safe position though.
McCall cracks Howlett with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Howlett, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
An out of breath James Howlett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelemi Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Whales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Seia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Offspring - All i Want. Whales has chosen AC/DC - Shoot To Thrill as his entrance music. Kelemi Seia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Patrick Whales's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kelemi Seia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick Whales!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Whales misses
and Seia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seia looks to land a left hand but Whales moved out of range nicely.
Whales throws a leg kick but Seia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whales takes a swing at Seia's ribcage but misses.
Whales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seia stuffs the takedown attempt from Whales. Whales gets slowly back to his feet.
Whales's coach down at Mugler Aikijutsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Whales's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Whales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whales throws out the jab.
Whales closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Seia's guard.
Whales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seia is keeping the position for now.
Whales throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia wants to stand but Whales is controlling the position.
Whales slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Whales wants to control from the top but Seia keeps moving.
Whales pushes down on Seia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whales perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Whales wants to free his trapped foot but Seia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whales looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Whales throwing shots but Seia is blocking nicely.
Whales is looking to advance position but Seia won't allow it.
Whales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whales wants to take a breather but Seia is having none of it.
Whales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Seia defending well though.
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.
Whales thumps Seia with a low kick.
Seia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Seia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Whales in his tracks.
Whales tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Seia tries to clinch but Whales is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whales. That's going to slow Seia down.
Seia throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Seia misses.
Whales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Seia defends it well.
A cross from Whales lands.
Whales drives through with a takedown into Seia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Seia keeping full guard, as Whales tries to pass.
Whales trying to control but Seia is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whales tries to free his leg and advance position but Seia is retaining full guard.
Whales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Whales wants to pass the guard but Seia is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whales cracks a nice hook into Seia's ribs.
Whales fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Whales dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Seia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whales throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seia misses with a hook. Whales ducked under it nicely.
Whales shoots and misses
enabling Seia to counter with a crisp jab.
Whales is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seia.
Seia checks a low kick from Whales.
Whales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Whales.
Whales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whales misses with a hook
and Seia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whales pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seia is out of range and Whales settles back down.
Whales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Whales.
Seia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whales. Whales obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia tests Whales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seia manages to avoid it.
Seia throws a sloppy head kick and Whales moves out of range easily.
Whales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seia throws the left hand but Whales avoids the punch easily.
Whales darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whales lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whales.
Seia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whales.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whales is looking to take a break and control but Seia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whales misses with a head shot. Seia uses the momentum to regain guard.
Whales throwing strikes from guard but Seia blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whales throws a big elbow that misses.
Whales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whales throws an elbow that misses. Seia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whales's guard. Nice move by Seia!
Whales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seia is one step ahead there.
Whales is looking to sweep but instead, Seia has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whales is looking to improve his position.
Whales is pressing down on Seia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Whales is trying to control the position but Seia postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whales 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.
Whales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Whales will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Whales throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Seia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whales lands a jab to the nose.
Seia misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Whales or perhaps it was just good defense by Seia, which made it look bad.
Seia throws a quick counter head kick but Whales was just out of range.
Seia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whales throws out the jab.
Whales is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Seia rather than just go for the knockout.
Seia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whales darts in looking for a takedown but Seia gets double underhooks and turns Whales into the cage.
Whales throws a jab but it's blocked by Seia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whales walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Seia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelemi Seia is winning the standup battle so far.
Seia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whales misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales shoots in looking for a takedown but Seia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whales's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelemi Seia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
Seia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Seia is looking to score with low kicks.
Seia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whales looks to throw the jab but Seia is out of range.
Whales misses with a straight right.
Seia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seia swings for the body but Whales moves out of range.
Patrick Whales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whales throws a sloppy head kick
and Seia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whales has his takedown stuffed
enabling Seia to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia misses with a body kick.
Whales tries to land a body kick
and Seia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Seia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whales shoots for a takedown but Seia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kelemi Seia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whales doesn't seem bothered though.
Whales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Whales misses
and Seia counters with a nice uppercut.
Whales throws a lazy uppercut
and Seia counters with a leg kick.
Seia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Whales avoids the body shot from Seia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whales throws a front kick aimed at Seia's knee but Seia avoids it well.
Whales dives in and scores a takedown into Seia's guard.
Whales throws an elbow that misses. Seia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whales's guard. Nice move by Seia!
Whales controlling the position.
Whales trying to control the position.
Whales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Whales manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Whales throws an elbow that misses. Seia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whales's guard. Nice move by Seia!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia tries to free his leg and advance position but Whales is retaining full guard.
Whales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seia's guard.
Seia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whales.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whales throwing strikes but missing.
Whales wants to pass the guard but Seia is keeping the position.
Whales throwing strikes from guard but Seia blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kelemi Seia did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Whales throws a body shot but no joy.
Seia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Whales explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Seia.
Seia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Whales will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick there by Seia.
A bone on bone clash there as Whales blocks the leg kick.
Whales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whales is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia misses with a wild body shot.
Whales takes one to the side of the head.
Seia moves forwards but Whales connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seia. Whales does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looks like Seia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Whales throws a low kick but Seia avoids it.
Seia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Whales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seia.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seia. That's going to slow Whales down.
Seia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whales lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Whales.
Whales fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seia.
Whales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whales manages to avoid it.
Whales throws a looping overhand right but Seia ducks down to avoid it.
Seia jabs Whales to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales connects with a single shot there.
Seia throws a leg kick that misses.
Seia dips to his left and cracks Whales with an uppercut!
Whales throws a leg kick but Seia moved away.
Seia ducks under a wild hook from Whales.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whales looks for a takedown but Seia sprawls well.
Whales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seia manages to avoid it.
Seia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Whales to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Whales trying to control but Seia is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales stands and throws Seia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Whales grinds an elbow into Seia's temple.
Whales cracks Seia with a big right hand but Seia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Whales misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Whales trying to control the position but Seia is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whales is trying to ground and pound but Seia uses the momentary lack of control by Whales to regain half guard.
Seia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Whales working over Seia with some ground and pound. Seia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Patrick Whales will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Whales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seia defends it nicely.
Seia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Seia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whales scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whales with the counter takedown but Seia avoids it easily.
Whales lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seia wants it to stay on the feet.
Seia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whales misses with a wild body shot.
Whales gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whales shoots for a double leg takedown but Seia sprawls well. He's pushed Whales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kelemi Seia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whales. That's going to slow Seia down.
Seia checks a leg kick.
Whales tries to score with a low kick but Seia moves his leg out of the way.
Seia takes a swing at Whales's ribcage but misses.
Whales digs a good hook to Seia's body.
Kelemi Seia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Seia misses with a low kick.
Whales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whales. That's going to slow Seia down.
Whales dives in and scores a takedown into Seia's guard.
Whales wants to control from the top but Seia keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whales.
Whales not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Patrick Whales is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia wants to stand but Whales is controlling the position.
Seia wants to sweep here but Whales controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Whales is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whales misses with a left hand
and Seia counters with a body kick.
Whales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whales somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seia doesn't manage to clinch there - Whales circles away.
Whales swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seia counters with a thumping low kick.
Whales misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Seia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Whales slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whales lands a nice shot to the body.
Whales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whales lands a nice shot that snaps Seia's head back.
Whales tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seia is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Whales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whales has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Whales!
After the fight, Patrick Whales 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Thor Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yakovchenko's choice of entrance music: Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. On his way into the cage it seems that Thor Berserk has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Thor Berserk seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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156 lbs
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Berserk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berserk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yakovchenko's sensitive parts.
Yakovchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berserk throws a body shot but no joy.
Berserk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yakovchenko lands with a hook. Berserk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Berserk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a kick to the body.
Berserk misses with a body kick.
We've been informed that Yakovchenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yakovchenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Berserk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yakovchenko is one step ahead there.
Yakovchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Berserk has wrist control.
Berserk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yakovchenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yakovchenko passes Berserk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Berserk defends the submission attempt.
Yakovchenko moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Berserk.
Yakovchenko trying to control the position but Berserk is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berserk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yakovchenko's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yakovchenko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Berserk controls his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berserk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yakovchenko wanted to stand there but Berserk had control of the position.
Berserk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yakovchenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Berserk trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yakovchenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berserk's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko wants to pass the guard but Berserk is keeping the position.
Berserk has his foot on Yakovchenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yakovchenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Berserk 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.
Berserk being controlled here, momentarily.
Berserk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yakovchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Berserk is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berserk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yakovchenko passes into half guard.
Yakovchenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Berserk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yakovchenko is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berserk wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Berserk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Berserk.
Yakovchenko punishes Berserk's body with a nice straight punch.
Berserk blocks a low kick nicely.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab to the body.
Berserk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berserk scores with a push kick.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berserk tries to clinch up
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Berserk's knee momentarily.
Yakovchenko throws out a loose jab but Berserk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berserk throws a chopping leg kick but Yakovchenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Berserk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovchenko misses with a low kick.
Yakovchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berserk.
Berserk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berserk misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko stuns Berserk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berserk stuns Yakovchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yakovchenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yakovchenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Berserk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berserk. Berserk obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berserk. That's going to slow Yakovchenko down.
Yakovchenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berserk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Berserk lands with an uppercut that bounces Yakovchenko off the cage and back into range.
Berserk throws a chopping leg kick but Yakovchenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Berserk lands a nice looking body kick.
Yakovchenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berserk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Yakovchenko tenderised Berserk's leg. Berserk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berserk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yakovchenko - that will leave a mark!
Yakovchenko dips to his left and cracks Berserk with an uppercut!
Yakovchenko swings for the body but Berserk moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yakovchenko! But no joy.
Yakovchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakovchenko with a nice cross.
Berserk dodges the punch combination from Yakovchenko.
Berserk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yakovchenko on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berserk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Berserk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yakovchenko is able to avoid easily.
Yakovchenko misses with a kick to the body.
Berserk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berserk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko flicks out a counter leg kick but Berserk steps away.
Berserk 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.
Berserk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Berserk lands a head shot.
Berserk loads up on a big right hand but Yakovchenko slips the punch.
Berserk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko jabs Berserk right on the nose. Berserk blinks but takes it well.
Berserk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Berserk is predictable there
and Yakovchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Berserk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yakovchenko can pounce on him.
Berserk moves into the clinch successfully.
Yakovchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Berserk's arms but Berserk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yakovchenko has his back to the cage.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yakovchenko lands a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berserk loads up on a big right hand but Yakovchenko slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berserk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Berserk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berserk lands with an uppercut that bounces Yakovchenko off the cage and back into range.
Yakovchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berserk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berserk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Berserk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berserk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakovchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Berserk's head.
Berserk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berserk connects with an inside leg kick.
Berserk blocks a jab.
Yakovchenko lands with a nice body kick.
Yakovchenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berserk misses with a body kick.
Yakovchenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yakovchenko closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yakovchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yakovchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yakovchenko misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko 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.
Yakovchenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yakovchenko connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Yakovchenko. That snapped Berserk's head back.
Berserk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yakovchenko throws a hook but Berserk avoids it easily.
Yakovchenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berserk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Berserk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yakovchenko checks it well.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the body kick from Berserk.
Yakovchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Berserk moves out of range as Yakovchenko throws a body kick.
Yakovchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yakovchenko - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berserk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yakovchenko on the side of the head.
Berserk throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yakovchenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yakovchenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berserk throws a shot from downtown. Yakovchenko moves away and avoids it.
Berserk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yakovchenko's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berserk can pounce on him.
Yakovchenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yakovchenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yakovchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Berserk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Berserk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot lands for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko thumps Berserk with a low kick.
Berserk scoring well with a low kick there.
Berserk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakovchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice right hand.
Berserk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping 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!
Yakovchenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Berserk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yakovchenko scrambles back to his feet.
Berserk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berserk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yakovchenko looks to land a right hand but Berserk moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping right.
Yakovchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Yakovchenko takes a swing at Berserk's ribcage but misses.
Yakovchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Berserk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from Berserk tenderised Yakovchenko's leg. Yakovchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berserk misses with a wild body shot.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berserk.
As Yakovchenko backs away, Berserk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yakovchenko tests Berserk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yakovchenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Berserk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Berserk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yakovchenko with the counter takedown but Berserk avoids it easily.
Berserk throws a shot to the body.
Yakovchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Berserk's sensitive parts.
Berserk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yakovchenko will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Berserk checks it well.
Berserk tries to counter with a takedown but Yakovchenko is quick to defend against it.
Yakovchenko stuns Berserk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yakovchenko avoids the head kick by Berserk.
Yakovchenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Berserk tries to roll over but Yakovchenko keeps him under control.
Berserk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berserk tries to get to full guard but Yakovchenko has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko trying to control the action but Berserk is working from the bottom.
Yakovchenko prevents Berserk from improving his position.
Yakovchenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Berserk looking for submissions off his back.
Berserk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berserk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berserk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yakovchenko trying to control but Berserk is working from the bottom.
Berserk has his foot on Yakovchenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yakovchenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Berserk looking to control but Yakovchenko passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berserk is looking to improve his position.
Berserk is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko lands strikes from half guard.
Berserk manages to get to full guard.
Berserk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yakovchenko escapes and throws Berserk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yakovchenko is putting a hurting on Berserk here, landing some big shots from side control.
Berserk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk is looking for a sweep. Yakovchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yakovchenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berserk is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yakovchenko in particular looking to stall.
Yakovchenko is looking to take a break and control but Berserk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk manages to get to full guard.
Berserk looking for a guillotine here but Yakovchenko defends easily.
Yakovchenko advances position into side control!
Igor Yakovchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Berserk is looking for a sweep.
Berserk can't do much from the bottom here.
Yakovchenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berserk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yakovchenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berserk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Berserk moves out of range of the strikes.
Berserk throws a quick counter head kick but Yakovchenko was just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko checks the leg kick.
Yakovchenko misses the shot to the body.
Yakovchenko throws a one two combo.
Yakovchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berserk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berserk swings widly with a right hand
letting Yakovchenko counter with a right hand.
Yakovchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yakovchenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berserk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yakovchenko throws a chopping leg kick but Berserk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Yakovchenko tenderised Berserk's leg. Berserk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yakovchenko misses with a straight left.
Berserk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakovchenko feints and then cracks Berserk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berserk down.
Yakovchenko wants to land a leg kick but Berserk is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Berserk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Berserk tries to clinch there but Yakovchenko circles away.
Nice defenses there by Berserk.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Yakovchenko misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berserk.
Berserk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakovchenko moves away.
Berserk throws a body punch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Yakovchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Berserk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Berserk did well to prevent Yakovchenko getting side control.
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!
Berserk is looking to control Yakovchenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berserk avoid being mounted?
Berserk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yakovchenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yakovchenko's back!
Thor Berserk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko staying busy and making it hard for Berserk to control.
I really don't envy Yakovchenko right now.
Berserk somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Berserk looking to break Yakovchenko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yakovchenko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Berserk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Berserk controlling well, preventing Yakovchenko from escaping the position.
Berserk trying to control.
Berserk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Yakovchenko avoids the strikes from Berserk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Yakovchenko right now.
Berserk patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Yakovchenko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Berserk is persistently looking for the submission but Yakovchenko is defending it well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Berserk somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is really stuck here.
Berserk is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Yakovchenko taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Berserk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thor Berserk!
An intense looking Thor Berserk took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Fighting your teammate sucks.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
18 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisuke Urahara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Socha!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Urahara as he checks the leg kick.
Urahara misses with an uppercut.
Urahara tries to land a leg kick but Socha saw it coming and moves away.
Urahara is looking to chop away at Socha's legs.
Socha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urahara.
Kisuke Urahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Urahara.
Urahara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Socha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urahara lands a jab to the head.
Urahara thumps Socha with a low kick.
Nice cross by Urahara.
Socha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Socha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urahara in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Urahara.
Urahara shoots in for a double leg but Socha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Urahara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Urahara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Socha was well out of range. Poor timing from Urahara.
Urahara throws a nice looking combination but Socha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urahara misses with a looping right.
Urahara dives in and scores a takedown into Socha's guard.
Urahara wants to control from the top but Socha keeps moving.
Socha is controlling Urahara's posture.
Urahara wants to control from the top but Socha keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara throws a big right hand that misses.
Urahara won't allow Socha to sweep him here.
Socha has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Socha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urahara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Socha to the ground. Urahara is now in Socha's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Socha keeping moving, preventing Urahara from controlling successfully.
Urahara throws an elbow that misses. Socha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Urahara's guard. Nice move by Socha!
Socha postures up in Urahara's guard and throws a big left but Urahara blocks it.
Urahara looking for a triangle here. Socha is fighting it but it looks tight! Urahara pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Socha is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kisuke Urahara!
Kisuke Urahara retains his welterweight title!
Kisuke Urahara very nearly forgot to thank Museum of Monsters & Madmen amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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