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EVO 159: Crimson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Radic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dakota Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirko Radic!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Radic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martin throws a low kick but Radic moves out of range easily.
Radic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Martin jabs at Radic's body.
Martin throws a series of punches but Radic moves out of range.
Martin scores with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Martin.
It looks like Mirko Radic has been cut.
Radic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martin on the side of the head.
Martin tries to land a front kick but Radic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Radic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Radic misses with a head kick.
A jab from Radic finds it's way through Martin's defenses.
Radic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Martin trying to control the position.
Radic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Radic with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Radic from controlling successfully.
Radic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Radic throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martin postures up in Radic's guard and throws a big left but Radic blocks it.
Radic trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Radic pulls Martin in close to prevent any damage.
Radic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radic has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin landing some decent shots from guard.
Martin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Radic working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martin trying to control but Radic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radic trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Radic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Radic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Radic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Radic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Radic's legs - danger averted.
Radic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Radic controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Radic staying out of range there.
Dakota Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Radic.
A slow jab from Radic misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Radic.
Martin stalks Radic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Radic's face. Radic staggers backwards, shaken.
Radic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Radic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Radic has time to react.
Radic is rocked!
Radic throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Radic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Radic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dakota Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
Radic throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Martin blocks the leg kick.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radic can do to turn this around?
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Radic circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin avoids a kick to the body.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dakota Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Radic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Radic scores with a shot to the body.
Martin throws a series of punches but Radic avoids them all with ease.
Martin takes a swing at Radic's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Martin misses
and Radic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Radic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radic moves away from the strike by Martin.
Martin throws a series of strikes that have Radic backpedaling.
Radic throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Martin throws a big counter combination but Radic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dakota Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Radic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Radic scores with a jab to the head.
Martin throws a jab when Radic was well out of range.
Martin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martin throws a right hand that Radic ducks under and follows up with a left that Radic also avoids with ease.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Radic fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Radic. Radic obviously looking to wear him down.
Radic moves away from the strike by Martin.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radic.
Martin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Radic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Radic wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Radic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin seems a little lost for a moment, as Radic dominates the positioning.
Martin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Radic.
Radic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Radic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Radic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is positioning himself well to prevent Radic advancing to mount.
Radic trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Radic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Radic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Radic blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Radic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Radic is out of range.
Martin takes one to the chin there.
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radic moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin misses with a lunging right hand
and Radic counters with a nice uppercut.
Radic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Radic delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Martin looks to land a combination but Radic avoids it well.
Radic slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Radic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Radic throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Radic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Radic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Radic. That snapped Martin's head back.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Radic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Radic lands a leg kick that knocks Martin off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Radic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mirko Radic's cut.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Radic.
Good work by Martin as he checks the leg kick.
Radic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martin under the eye.
Radic slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Martin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Radic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martin scrambles back to his feet.
Radic scores with a spinning back kick!
Radic digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radic lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martin, as that shot connected.
Radic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Radic throws a leg kick which misses Martin's front leg but catches the back leg as Martin tries to avoid it.
Radic connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
Martin backing away here, and Radic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Radic slips a straight right by Martin.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Radic's shoulder, as Radic tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Radic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Radic.
Martin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Martin misses.
Radic throws a wild body kick that Martin sees coming a mile off.
Radic dodges the punch combination from Martin.
A lazy left from Radic finds it's target.
Martin misses with a hook. Radic ducked under it nicely.
Radic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Radic is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Radic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Radic throws an elbow that misses. Martin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Radic's guard. Nice move by Martin!
Radic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radic is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Radic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radic managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin cracks Radic with a solid left hand.
Radic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Martin stacks Radic 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 Martin!
Radic can't do much from the bottom here.
Radic is trying to improve his position.
Martin scores with punches from side control.
Martin is chipping away with strikes.
Martin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin working away.
Radic tries to buck Martin off but Martin is having none of it.
Martin throws a strike aimed at the side of Radic's head but Radic avoids it well.
Radic is looking for a sweep.
Radic regains half guard.
Radic actively working from the bottom here.
Radic looking for submissions off his back.
Radic trying to control from the bottom.
Martin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mirko Radic.
Well Radic 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Radic!
Mirko Radic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Jakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakovlev comes to the cage accompanied by Devour. Tripper has chosen Disturbed - Land Of Confusion as his entrance music. Jack Tripper acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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290 lbs
14 - 15 - 0 |
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284 lbs
34 - 23 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Jakovlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Tripper!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakovlev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tripper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tripper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jakovlev's half guard.
Jakovlev is looking to control Tripper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jakovlev avoid being mounted?
Tripper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jakovlev wants to improve his position but Tripper is controlling well.
Tripper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jakovlev is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakovlev actively working from the bottom here.
Tripper wants to free his trapped foot but Jakovlev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovlev is trying to maintain the position but Tripper is very close to passing his half guard.
Tripper trying to pass the guard but Jakovlev defending well.
Jakovlev actively working from the bottom here.
Tripper controlling the action here.
Tripper has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: Lightning Kicks. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jakovlev tries to roll over but Tripper keeps him under control.
Tripper trying to mount his opponent but Jakovlev defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Jakovlev wants to get back to full guard.
Jakovlev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jakovlev actively working from the bottom here.
Tripper lands strikes from half guard.
Tripper is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tripper passes into side control, despite Jakovlev's attempt to control the position.
Jakovlev tries to bench press Tripper off him but Tripper keeps the position.
Jakovlev sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripper wants to pass to mount but Jakovlev is defending the position.
Jakovlev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jakovlev trying to control from the bottom.
Jakovlev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tripper wants to pass to mount but Jakovlev is defending the position.
Tripper is looking to take a break and control but Jakovlev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jakovlev wants to get back to full guard.
Jakovlev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jakovlev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tripper pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tripper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jakovlev keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jakovlev shoots in and bounces Tripper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tripper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tripper won't allow Jakovlev to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tripper is stalling in the full guard.
Tripper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jakovlev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tripper dominated that round.
That's time! Jakovlev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jakovlev misses with a body shot.
Jakovlev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jakovlev shoots in for a takedown but Tripper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jakovlev throws a series of punches but Tripper moves out of range.
Jakovlev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jakovlev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tripper.
Jakovlev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tripper throws a shot from downtown. Jakovlev moves away and avoids it.
Tripper takes a swing at Jakovlev's ribcage but misses.
Jakovlev throwing a counter right hand but Tripper manages to avoid it.
Jakovlev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakovlev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jakovlev looks to land a combination but Tripper avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakovlev. Tripper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tripper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jakovlev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovlev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tripper feints and then cracks Jakovlev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jakovlev down.
Jakovlev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jakovlev walks into a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Jakovlev blocks the leg kick.
Tripper misses with a low kick as Jakovlev jumps back.
Jakovlev fails with a takedown attempt.
Tripper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Jakovlev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakovlev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev throws a good cross that connects.
Jakovlev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jakovlev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jakovlev throws an overhand right that lands on Tripper's shoulder, as Tripper tries to avoid the shot.
Petr Jakovlev is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripper shoots in and bounces Jakovlev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jakovlev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tripper is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jakovlev.
Jakovlev struggling a bit here.
Tripper scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripper working the ground and pound.
Tripper wants to control but Jakovlev is keeping him busy.
Jack Tripper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jakovlev is trying to control Tripper's posture but Tripper avoids it.
Jakovlev is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tripper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tripper is trying to get an arm triangle but Jakovlev is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tripper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tripper throwing shots but Jakovlev is blocking nicely.
Jakovlev trying to control here.
Tripper working Jakovlev over with strikes.
Tripper prevents Jakovlev from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Tripper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tripper 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jakovlev throws a combination that misses
and Tripper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tripper connects with a couple of short punches.
Tripper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tripper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tripper trying to control but Jakovlev is working from the bottom.
Tripper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tripper landing some decent shots from guard.
Jakovlev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tripper defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripper postures up in Jakovlev's guard and throws a big left but Jakovlev blocks it.
Tripper wants to pass the guard but Jakovlev is keeping the position.
Jakovlev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tripper slips nicely into half guard.
Jakovlev tries to get to full guard but Tripper has control of the leg.
Tripper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jakovlev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tripper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jakovlev's head.
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.
Tripper tries to pass to full mount but Jakovlev defends it.
Tripper tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jakovlev.
Jakovlev tries to roll over but Tripper keeps him under control.
Tripper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tripper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jakovlev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jakovlev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tripper.
Jakovlev taking some punishment here, with Tripper in his half guard.
Tripper is pressing down on Jakovlev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jakovlev is holding on for now.
Tripper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripper tries to pass to full mount but Jakovlev defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jakovlev throws the left hand but Tripper avoids the punch easily.
Jack Tripper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jakovlev throws an overhand right that lands on Tripper's shoulder, as Tripper tries to avoid the shot.
Petr Jakovlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakovlev lands an overhand right.
Tripper misses with a double jab.
It looked like Jakovlev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tripper feints and as Jakovlev raises his hands in defense, Tripper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tripper postures up.
Tripper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tripper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tripper trying to control but Jakovlev is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tripper throws a strike but Jakovlev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jakovlev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petr Jakovlev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakovlev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jakovlev throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Jakovlev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakovlev wants to control from the top but Tripper keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Tripper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tripper 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Tripper!
Jack Tripper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Soderberg jumps back.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Soderberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Soderberg won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Soderberg trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Soderberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soderberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soderberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Anderson but he's now mounted!
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg is trying to take his opponent's back.
Soderberg controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Soderberg pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg goes for an armbar but Anderson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Anderson.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soderberg working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anderson has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Well, if Anderson 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.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Soderberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Soderberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Soderberg tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Soderberg scores with a push kick.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson swings for the body but Soderberg moves out of range.
Soderberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Soderberg closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Soderberg pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soderberg 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.
Anderson scores with a kick to the body.
Mr Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Soderberg's leg. Soderberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soderberg stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soderberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Soderberg moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Soderberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Soderberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soderberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Soderberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soderberg tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anderson is trying to control Soderberg's posture but Soderberg avoids it.
Soderberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Anderson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Soderberg but great work by Anderson.
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg is being controlled here.
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Anderson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soderberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soderberg.
Soderberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Soderberg moves out of range easily.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Soderberg with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Mr Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Anderson.
Soderberg fakes the leg kick and cracks Anderson in the body.
Soderberg checks a low kick from Anderson.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soderberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soderberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Soderberg down.
Soderberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soderberg throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soderberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Soderberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soderberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soderberg can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a head kick but Soderberg moves out of range.
Mr Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soderberg's sensitive parts.
Soderberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson swings for the body but Soderberg moves out of range.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mr Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soderberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Soderberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Soderberg takes one to the side of the head.
Soderberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Soderberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Soderberg counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Soderberg gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Soderberg.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount.
Soderberg trying to control but Anderson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
What can Soderberg do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anderson keeps control of the position as Soderberg tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Soderberg's body.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Soderberg do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Anderson!
Our winner, Mr Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Rufus Soderberg spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artem Bessmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has chosen Comfortably Numb as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Merik Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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170 lbs
39 - 24 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Bessmertin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bessmertin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Bessmertin connects with an inside leg kick.
Merik Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bessmertin slips under a jab from Hunt.
Bessmertin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt throws a hook but Bessmertin blocks it.
Bessmertin feinted with a counter takedown.
Bessmertin cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hunt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Bessmertin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bessmertin attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bessmertin swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Bessmertin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bessmertin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Bessmertin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bessmertin slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt swings for the body but Bessmertin moves out of range.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt misses with a combination
so Bessmertin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bessmertin works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bessmertin has passed into side control.
Hunt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bessmertin misses with a head shot. Hunt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bessmertin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bessmertin wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Bessmertin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin advances to half guard.
Hunt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bessmertin 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.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bessmertin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bessmertin's back!
Bessmertin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hunt has Bessmertin flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hunt trying to control.
I really don't envy Bessmertin right now.
Hunt missing with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt missing with strikes.
Hunt avoiding Bessmertin 's attempts to control his hands.
Hunt is hanging on to Bessmertin's back as he tries to escape.
Bessmertin trying to control the hands but Hunt breaks the grip.
Bessmertin is covering up but some of the strikes from Hunt are getting through and doing damage.
Hunt not allowing Bessmertin to control his hands.
Can Bessmertin hold on?! Hunt is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is hanging on to Bessmertin's back as he tries to escape.
Bessmertin has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt 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.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Bessmertin is rocked!
Hunt throws an overhand right that drops Bessmertin like a sack of potatoes! Hunt dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merik Hunt!
After winning the bout, Merik Hunt 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Eberhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Sirkiä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirkiä has chosen Thergothon - Elemental as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elias Eberhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Sirkiä!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhard shoots in for a takedown but Sirkiä shows good takedown defense.
Sirkiä changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eberhard is looking to clinch but Sirkiä is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eberhard has Sirkiä pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sirkiä manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eberhard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirkiä prevents a body shot from Eberhard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirkiä leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sirkiä escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sirkiä sprawls well initially but Eberhard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sirkiä wants to control but Eberhard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eberhard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eberhard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eberhard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eberhard trying to control from half guard but Sirkiä is working away.
Eberhard throwing shots but Sirkiä is blocking nicely.
Eberhard lands strikes from half guard.
Eberhard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sirkiä gets full guard.
Eberhard wants to pass the guard but Sirkiä is keeping the position.
Sirkiä keeping moving, preventing Eberhard from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä is controlling Eberhard's posture.
Eberhard passes Sirkiä's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sirkiä trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Eberhard there.
Eberhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sirkiä on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sirkiä wants to control but Eberhard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sirkiä tries to roll over but Eberhard keeps him under 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!
Eberhard is looking to take a break and control but Sirkiä is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sirkiä is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Eberhard working over Sirkiä with some ground and pound. Sirkiä looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eberhard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sirkiä trying to control here.
Eberhard wants to free his trapped foot but Sirkiä is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sirkiä moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sirkiä controlling Eberhard's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sirkiä is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sirkiä is one step ahead there.
Sirkiä scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sirkiä throwing strikes but missing.
Sirkiä postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sirkiä landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sirkiä stands up out of Eberhard's guard for a moment - Eberhard manages to land a nice upkick.
Sirkiä passes into half guard.
Eberhard has hold of Sirkiä's hands but Sirkiä slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Eberhard 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.
Eberhard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sirkiä pinned against the cage. Sirkiä gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Eberhard avoids it easily.
Eberhard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sirkiä tries to avoid it but Eberhard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sirkiä to the ground. Sirkiä escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Eberhard avoids it easily.
A jab from Eberhard does it's job there.
Niko Sirkiä is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eberhard misses with an uppercut. Sirkiä saw that one coming.
Sirkiä feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eberhard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirkiä bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Eberhard avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirkiä uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eberhard.
Sirkiä is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eberhard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eberhard scores with a nice strike.
We've been told by Eberhard's head coaches at The Stray Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eberhard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eberhard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirkiä can do to turn this around?
Eberhard moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sirkiä's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eberhard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Eberhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eberhard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eberhard just misses with a punch to the body.
Eberhard tries to clinch up but Sirkiä circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirkiä swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sirkiä drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eberhard defends it well.
Eberhard swinging wildly here.
Eberhard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sirkiä dodges the ground and pound from Eberhard.
Eberhard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sirkiä to see if he's OK.
Eberhard throws a strike aimed at the side of Sirkiä's head but Sirkiä avoids it well.
Eberhard working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä is trying to get back to half guard.
Sirkiä manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Eberhard is trying to maintain the position but Sirkiä is very close to passing his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sirkiä thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sirkiä is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eberhard wants to control but Sirkiä is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eberhard gets back to full guard.
Eberhard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Eberhard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sirkiä slips a straight right by Eberhard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eberhard, as that shot connected.
Eberhard scores with the left hand. Sirkiä knows he should have avoided that one.
Eberhard wants to clinch up but Sirkiä keeps it at a distance.
Eberhard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sirkiä paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sirkiä feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eberhard looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirkiä is just out of range.
No joy there for Eberhard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sirkiä changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elias Eberhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eberhard swinging wildly here.
Sirkiä is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard cracks Sirkiä with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sirkiä gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eberhard.
Eberhard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sirkiä defends well and Eberhard ends up having to push Sirkiä into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sirkiä tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eberhard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Eberhard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sirkiä moves into full guard.
Sirkiä is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sirkiä keeping moving, preventing Eberhard from controlling successfully.
Elias Eberhard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sirkiä manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eberhard manages to get himself to full guard.
Eberhard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sirkiä pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eberhard is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä stopping the sweep attempt from Eberhard.
Sirkiä trying to control the position from guard on top but Eberhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberhard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sirkiä postures up.
Eberhard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sirkiä has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eberhard 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.
Sirkiä cracks Eberhard with a solid left hand.
Eberhard looking for a sweep. Not yet Eberhard, not yet.
Sirkiä lands a couple of elbows.
Sirkiä lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä landing some decent shots from guard.
Sirkiä chips away with some ground and pound.
Sirkiä throws a big right hand that misses.
Sirkiä throwing strikes but missing.
Sirkiä cracks Eberhard with a solid left hand.
Niko Sirkiä has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirkiä passes Eberhard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sirkiä thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eberhard's head.
Eberhard wants to improve his position but Sirkiä is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sirkiä lands strikes from half guard.
Elias Eberhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirkiä seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Eberhard has recovered full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elias Eberhard.
Well Eberhard 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Eberhard!
Niko Sirkiä was interviewed post fight and said '"That is not dead which can eternal lie, and with strange aeons even death may die." '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hironobu Uematsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malietoa Feti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Uematsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Primus - Laquer Head. Feti has chosen Testament - All I Could Bleed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
203 lbs
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211 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hironobu Uematsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malietoa Feti!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uematsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Feti is just out of range.
Feti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uematsu moves out of range as Feti strikes.
Feti looks to score with a jab to the body but Uematsu is just out of range.
Uematsu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Hironobu Uematsu has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uematsu. Feti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uematsu misses with a straight left.
Feti throws out a counter right but Uematsu avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Uematsu misses its intended target.
Feti misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uematsu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Feti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick lands from Uematsu.
Uematsu cracks Feti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uematsu misses with an uppercut
and Feti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu misses with an uppercut. Feti saw that one coming.
It seemed like Feti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uematsu misses the body punch
and Feti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Feti misses with a straight left.
Uematsu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Feti misses with a low kick.
Uematsu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Feti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uematsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uematsu misses with a body shot
and Feti counters with a nice uppercut.
Uematsu connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Feti misses.
Uematsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Feti tries a quick counter leg kick but Uematsu is wise to it.
Uematsu moves out of range of the leg kick from Feti.
Uematsu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uematsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Malietoa Feti has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feti misses with a wild body shot.
Uematsu looks to land a left hand but Feti moved out of range nicely.
Uematsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feti moves away.
Feti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uematsu's calf.
Good leg kick by Feti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Feti throws a head kick that misses.
Uematsu misses with a double jab.
Uematsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feti moves away.
Feti misses with a jab to the body
and Uematsu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Feti thinking.
Uematsu lands a leg kick that knocks Feti off balance momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from Feti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uematsu is looking to counter punch.
Uematsu lands a jab-cross combination.
Feti throws a big shot that misses.
Uematsu throws a big counter combination but Feti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Uematsu. Beautiful body shot.
Feti throws a lazy head kick
and Feti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feti slips a straight right by Uematsu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Uematsu. That's going to slow Feti down.
Uematsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feti.
A countering left hand to the body from Feti misses.
Uematsu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Feti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uematsu keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Uematsu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Feti scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Uematsu catches Feti right on the button with a cross.
Feti misses with a wild body shot.
Uematsu throws a solid leg kick but Feti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Uematsu.
Feti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uematsu with a jab.
Feti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uematsu.
Uematsu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uematsu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Uematsu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uematsu misses with a low kick.
Feti tries a head kick but it misses.
Hironobu Uematsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uematsu throws a hook but Feti blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hironobu Uematsu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Uematsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Feti! But no joy.
Feti looks to land a right hand but Uematsu moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Feti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Uematsu has got the better of the exchanges.
Uematsu blocks a head kick by Feti.
Uematsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Feti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Uematsu.
The crowd cheers as Feti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uematsu doesn't seem phased though.
Uematsu tries to land a front kick but Feti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uematsu looks to land a left hand but Feti moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Feti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uematsu lunges at Feti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Feti's hand.
Nice shot by Uematsu.
That has opened up Malietoa Feti's cut even more.
Uematsu throws a leg kick
and Feti counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu avoids the body shot from Feti.
A little feinted left hand from Uematsu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Feti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Uematsu misses the target.
Hironobu Uematsu is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uematsu. Feti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Feti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Feti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uematsu.
A punch combination from Uematsu misses.
Uematsu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Feti's calf.
Feti checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Feti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Feti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uematsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uematsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Feti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Uematsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feti lands with a hook. Uematsu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uematsu connects with a high kick.
Uematsu scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uematsu misses with a body shot
and Uematsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Feti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Feti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Feti scores with a body shot.
Feti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uematsu tries to land a leg kick but Feti saw it coming and moves away.
Uematsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feti moves away.
Feti flicks out a counter leg kick but Uematsu steps away.
Feti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uematsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Feti can do to turn this around?
Uematsu misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Uematsu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Feti.
Uematsu moves away from the strike by Feti.
It looked like Uematsu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Feti misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Uematsu.
Feti checks a low kick from Uematsu.
Feti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Feti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Feti throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Uematsu. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uematsu. Feti does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Feti! But no joy.
Uematsu staying out of range there.
Uematsu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The cut above Malietoa Feti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Uematsu. Uematsu obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uematsu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uematsu throws a poor cross that misses
and Feti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Uematsu misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Uematsu throws a lazy right hand but Feti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Feti swings widly with a right hand
letting Uematsu counter with a right hand.
Uematsu misses with a wild body shot.
Uematsu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uematsu throws the kick towards the body but Feti avoids it.
Uematsu throws an off balance right hand
and Uematsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hironobu Uematsu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Feti is looking to chop away at Uematsu's legs.
Uematsu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uematsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Uematsu does it's job there.
Feti swings for the body but Uematsu moves out of range.
Uematsu throwing a counter right hand but Feti manages to avoid it.
Uematsu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uematsu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Feti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Uematsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feti moves away.
Feti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Uematsu throws a looping overhand right but Feti ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Feti slips a straight right by Uematsu.
Feti lands with a straight right. Uematsu didn't see that one coming.
Feti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feti scores with a decent looking hook.
Hironobu Uematsu's cut is getting worse.
Uematsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Feti.
Feti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Feti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Feti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uematsu throws a leg kick but Feti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Feti misses the shot to the body.
Feti throws a body shot but no joy.
Uematsu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uematsu misses the shot to the body.
Feti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uematsu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab lands there for Feti.
Malietoa Feti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hironobu Uematsu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feti moves away.
Uematsu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uematsu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Feti staying out of range there.
Feti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Feti swings widly with a right hand
and Uematsu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uematsu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Feti misses with a straight right.
It looked like Uematsu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Feti.
Feti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Feti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUematsu.
Nice straight punches there by Feti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Feti.
Uematsu lands a nice shot that snaps Feti's head back.
Feti throws a jab but it's blocked by Uematsu.
Uematsu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uematsu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Uematsu.
Feti lands the left hand.
Uematsu lands an overhand right.
Feti lands a really nice looking cross but Uematsu seems unphased.
Feti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uematsu slips under a jab from Feti.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uematsu, right into the meat.
Feti misses with a double jab.
Feti walks into a left hand.
Uematsu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uematsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu swinging wildly here.
Feti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feti throws a right hand that Uematsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Uematsu also avoids with ease.
Feti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Uematsu lands with a good body shot.
Uematsu with a hook.
Uematsu scores with a sloppy right hand. Feti should have avoided that one.
Uematsu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Feti. That did some damage!
Uematsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feti moves away.
Feti misses with a lunging right hand
and Uematsu counters with a one-two to the body.
Uematsu throws a right hand that misses
and Uematsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uematsu is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hironobu Uematsu.
Well Uematsu 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hironobu Uematsu!
A victorious Hironobu Uematsu 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunner State Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbynek Taticzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). and Zbynek Taticzek. Taticzek has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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197 lbs
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184 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunner State Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zbynek Taticzek!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
State Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
State Jr. shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taticzek napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taticzek is looking to reverse the position.
Taticzek sneaks back into half guard.
Taticzek trying to control but State Jr. postures up.
State Jr. is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taticzek looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taticzek is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Taticzek is trying to maintain the position but State Jr. is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taticzek won't allow State Jr. to pass to mount.
Taticzek wants to control but State Jr. is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taticzek desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Taticzek is staying active underneath State Jr., who seems content to just control the action from this position.
State Jr. is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taticzek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taticzek is not content to let State Jr. control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Taticzek trying to control but State Jr. postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taticzek. State Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taticzek scores with a one two! State Jr. had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
State Jr. shoots and misses
and Taticzek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek tests State Jr.'s chin there with a solid looking shot.
State Jr. tries to clinch up but Taticzek circles away and keeps his distance.
State Jr. takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that State Jr. has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
State Jr. misses with a takedown attempt - Taticzek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taticzek throws out a loose jab but State Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
State Jr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taticzek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by State Jr..
Gunner State Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
State Jr. shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taticzek as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner State Jr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
State Jr. tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taticzek defends well and State Jr. ends up having to push Taticzek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
State Jr. ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
State Jr. dives in for a single leg takedown but Taticzek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taticzek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but State Jr. moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for State Jr..
State Jr. fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
State Jr. backing away here, and Taticzek unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
State Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taticzek.
Taticzek lands a slapping body shot.
State Jr. fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
State Jr. takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taticzek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taticzek.
State Jr. slips under a jab.
Taticzek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taticzek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taticzek throws the left hand but State Jr. avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
State Jr. takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
State Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taticzek throws a looping overhand right but State Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Taticzek scores with a hook to the body. State Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taticzek connects with a leg kick. State Jr. looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taticzek sizes up State Jr. with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good leg kick by Taticzek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taticzek swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbynek Taticzek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taticzek throws a jab but it's blocked by State Jr..
Taticzek swats away the attempt to clinch by State Jr..
It seemed like Taticzek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
State Jr. is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taticzek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taticzek throws a body punch but State Jr. moves out of range.
State Jr. changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oooooh!!! Taticzek has knocked State Jr. down with a huge combo! Taticzek steps away and waves a wobbly State Jr. back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
State Jr. is rocked!
It looks like Gunner State Jr. has been cut.
Taticzek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh State Jr. is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
State Jr. will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
State Jr. seems to have got his legs back now.
State Jr. tries to clinch there but Taticzek circles away.
Taticzek appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
State Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taticzek.
Taticzek lands with a hook. State Jr. tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taticzek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taticzek keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taticzek lands a slapping body shot.
Taticzek throws a jab when State Jr. was well out of range.
Taticzek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
State Jr. tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taticzek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
State Jr. gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taticzek counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner State Jr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
State Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taticzek drops State Jr. with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but State Jr. looks back up at him and smiles so Taticzek waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taticzek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taticzek lands a nice leg kick that just misses State Jr.'s sensitive parts.
Taticzek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. missing with a left hand there. Taticzek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taticzek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
State Jr. slips under a jab from Taticzek.
Taticzek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taticzek keeping full guard, as State Jr. tries to pass.
Taticzek has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taticzek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
State Jr. preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek wants to stand but State Jr. is controlling the position.
Taticzek managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taticzek 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.
Taticzek has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taticzek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
State Jr. shoots for a takedown but Taticzek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Taticzek does no damage.
Taticzek jabs at State Jr.'s body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Taticzek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taticzek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps State Jr.'s head backwards.
Zbynek Taticzek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taticzek feints and then cracks State Jr.'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State Jr. down.
State Jr. tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Taticzek to counter with a crisp jab.
Taticzek lands with a cross.
State Jr. fails with the takedown
and Taticzek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
State Jr. misses with an uppercut. Taticzek saw that one coming.
Taticzek was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
State Jr. tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taticzek defends well and State Jr. ends up having to push Taticzek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
State Jr. takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taticzek misses with a straight left.
Taticzek cracks a nice hook into State Jr.'s ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbynek Taticzek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunner State Jr.'s cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Taticzek cracks State Jr. with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Taticzek has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning State Jr. to stand back up!
State Jr. shoots in but no luck this time.
Taticzek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
State Jr. shoots in looking for a takedown. Taticzek tries to sprawl out of it but State Jr. keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taticzek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taticzek with a jab.
State Jr. is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
State Jr. throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taticzek lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
State Jr. shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taticzek defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner State Jr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Taticzek.
State Jr. has his takedown stuffed
and Taticzek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
State Jr. fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taticzek.
Taticzek cracks State Jr. with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Taticzek has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning State Jr. to stand back up!
Taticzek throws an overhand right that drops State Jr. like a sack of potatoes! Taticzek dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zbynek Taticzek!
Zbynek Taticzek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Alekseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irving Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alekseev comes to the cage accompanied by Imperium. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Alekseev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Irving Brown!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alekseev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alekseev looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Alekseev thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alekseev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Decent striking displayed by Alekseev there.
Alekseev moves into the clinch.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Alekseev controls the action.
Brown working Alekseev over with knees to the body.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
It looks like Oleg Alekseev has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Alekseev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alekseev jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Alekseev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alekseev fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alekseev misses with a body punch.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Alekseev improves position.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alekseev blocks a body shot from Brown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brown tries to work over Alekseev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown tries to work over Alekseev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alekseev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown is looking to control Alekseev's arms but Alekseev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Alekseev is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alekseev has his back to the cage.
Alekseev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Alekseev is breathing heavily.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Alekseev avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
A short left from Brown.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alekseev backwards.
Brown digs a right hand into Alekseev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alekseev's gas tank.
Brown is working Alekseev over against the cage.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a jab to Alekseev's midsection.
Brown cracks the inside of Alekseev's front leg.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alekseev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alekseev fails with a takedown attempt.
Alekseev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Alekseev shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Alekseev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tests Alekseev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alekseev's sensitive parts.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Alekseev tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Alekseev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alekseev is rocked!
Oleg Alekseev's cut is getting worse.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Alekseev is just out of range.
It looked like Alekseev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Alekseev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alekseev seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Alekseev.
Alekseev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown cracks Alekseev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alekseev to stand back up!
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Alekseev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown scores with a kick to the body.
Brown steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Alekseev is out on his feet! Brown sets himself and nearly takes Alekseev's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Irving Brown!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Irving Brown made sure he mentioned Hellbent , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wei Pei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samppa Linna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
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259 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wei Pei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samppa Linna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linna tries to score with a low kick but Pei moves his leg out of the way.
Linna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pei.
Linna cracks Pei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Linna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Linna has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Linna tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pei is able to avoid easily.
Pei throws a low kick, looking for Linna's leg but Linna calmly moves out of range.
Linna throws a hook but Pei blocks it.
Linna swinging wildly here.
Pei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Pei tries to land a leg kick but Linna saw it coming and moves away.
Pei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pei throws a body punch but Linna moves out of range.
Pei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Linna scores with a hook to the body. Pei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pei blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Linna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linna swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pei counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pei throws a wild body kick that Linna sees coming a mile off.
Samppa Linna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linna throws a hook to the side of Pei's head but Pei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Linna throws a poor cross that misses
and Pei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pei 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.
Linna lunges at Pei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pei's hand.
Linna is looking to slow Pei down with leg kicks.
Linna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Linna misses with a body punch
enabling Pei to counter with a crisp jab.
Linna avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Linna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Linna avoids the body shot from Pei.
Linna connects with a leg kick. Pei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Linna avoids a kick to the body.
Linna raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Linna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linna moves away.
Linna connects with a solid leg kick.
Pei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linna.
Pei throws a hook but Linna blocks it.
Linna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pei throws a chopping leg kick but Linna manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Linna replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pei blocks it well.
Linna throws a leg kick but Pei checks it.
Pei is looking for a counter combo.
Linna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pei defends it nicely.
Linna ducks right into an uppercut from Pei.
Linna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pei's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linna feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linna moves away.
Linna looks to land a body kick but Pei moved away.
Linna misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Pei.
Pei connects with a looping right hand.
Linna is looking to score with low kicks.
Wei Pei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Linna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pei lands with a kick to the ribs.
Linna looks winded!
Pei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Linna 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.
Pei throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linna throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pei.
Pei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Linna throws a chopping leg kick but Pei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pei is looking to counter punch.
Pei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pei digs a good body shot into Linna's ribs.
Pei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Linna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pei plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Linna to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Linna just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wei Pei!
Wei Pei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Arise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ernesto Oliveira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernesto Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee wants to break free but Oliveira has control.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee is trying to force a seperation but Oliveira has the dominant position.
McGee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee lands with a right to the head.
McGee takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from McGee - that landed with a thud.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee scores with a hook to the body.
Oliveira looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGee on the inside.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from McGee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
McGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from McGee.
McGee manages to break the clinch.
McGee is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McGee lands with a good body shot.
McGee lands a big right hand that sends Oliveira crashing to the mat! McGee stays standing though and waves Oliveira back to his feet!
Oliveira is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira switches off momentarily and McGee cracks him with a monster right hand! Oliveira topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as McGee dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by McGee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiny McGee!
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