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EVO 175: Bloodsport PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moretti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, CHANGES. The Impaler has chosen Blues Saraceno - Dogs of War as his entrance music. Vlad The Impaler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Enzo Moretti's chin.
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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
33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moretti throws out a loose jab but The Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Impaler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moretti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Moretti tries to clinch but The Impaler is having none of it.
Moretti clinches up against the cage.
The Impaler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti misses with a punch on the inside.
The Impaler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Impaler lands a right hand.
Moretti lands a nice uppercut.
The Impaler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Impaler's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Moretti as the two fighters clinch.
Moretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Impaler misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Impaler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moretti's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moretti.
The Impaler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Impaler blocks an uppercut.
Moretti throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti lands a shot to the body.
Moretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Impaler tries to throw a body punch but Moretti avoids it by throwing The Impaler back against the cage.
Moretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Impaler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moretti throws a punch but it's blocked by The Impaler.
The Impaler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moretti lands a right hand.
The Impaler gets through Moretti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Impaler can't find room to land a body shot as Moretti controls the action.
Moretti lands an uppercut.
Moretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Impaler misses with some punches.
Moretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Impaler blocking some punches.
Moretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moretti blocks an uppercut.
The Impaler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Impaler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Impaler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moretti lands with a right to the head.
Moretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Impaler backwards.
Moretti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Impaler lands a nice uppercut.
Moretti tries to throw a body punch but The Impaler avoids it by throwing Moretti back against the cage.
The Impaler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moretti works on The Impaler's body with a couple of short punches.
Moretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Impaler swings wildly with an uppercut but Moretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Impaler misses with a punch to the body.
The Impaler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti tries to throw a body punch but The Impaler avoids it by throwing Moretti back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Impaler.
The Impaler lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Moretti as the two fighters clinch.
Moretti can't find room to land a body shot as The Impaler controls the action.
Moretti lands a left hand.
The Impaler struggles to land a body shot inside as Moretti controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moretti.
The Impaler working aggressively here.
The Impaler tries a body shot but Moretti blocks it.
Moretti lands a shoulder strike.
The Impaler misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Impaler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Moretti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moretti.
The Impaler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moretti scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Moretti.
A short body shot lands from Moretti as the two fighters clinch.
Moretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler takes a shot to the head.
Moretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Impaler misses with some punches.
The Impaler throws a punch but it's blocked by Moretti.
Moretti tries to work over The Impaler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Impaler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moretti's elbow.
Moretti lands with a short shot to the head.
Moretti misses with some punches.
The Impaler misses with a punch on the inside.
Moretti blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Impaler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moretti lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Impaler backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Moretti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moretti tries a body shot but The Impaler blocks it.
The Impaler lands a shot to the body.
Moretti misses with a body punch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Moretti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Impaler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Impaler thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Impaler throws a front kick aimed at Moretti's knee but Moretti avoids it well.
Moretti ducks under a wild hook from The Impaler.
Moretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moretti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Impaler swings for the body but Moretti moves out of range.
Moretti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moretti.
Moretti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Impaler.
Moretti wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Moretti misses.
Moretti lands a nice hook to The Impaler's body. The Impaler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Impaler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moretti wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti misses with a hook. The Impaler ducked under it nicely.
The Impaler throws an overhand right that lands on Moretti's shoulder, as Moretti tries to avoid the shot.
Moretti throws a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Moretti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Moretti.
Moretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moretti throws a head kick but The Impaler moves out of range.
Moretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moretti swats away the attempt to clinch by The Impaler.
Moretti fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Impaler just manages to avoid it.
Moretti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moretti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Enzo Moretti is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from The Impaler is predictable there
and Moretti counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Moretti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Moretti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moretti. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Impaler.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Moretti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moretti punishes The Impaler's body with a nice straight punch.
Moretti swinging wildly here.
Moretti scores with a shot to the body.
The Impaler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moretti.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Impaler. Moretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moretti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Impaler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by The Impaler there.
The Impaler works the jab nicely.
The Impaler just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Impaler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Moretti.
The Impaler throws a low kick but Moretti moves out of range easily.
It appears Moretti was looking to counter with a kick there.
The Impaler scores with a punch to the head.
The Impaler swings for the body but Moretti moves out of range.
Moretti tried to counter with a leg kick but The Impaler avoided it.
Moretti is looking to slow The Impaler down with leg kicks.
The Impaler misses with a looping right.
The Impaler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moretti.
The Impaler walks into a jab.
Moretti lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Impaler.
Moretti with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moretti lands a really nice looking cross but The Impaler seems unphased.
The Impaler cracks the inside of Moretti's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti thumps The Impaler with a low kick.
The Impaler misses with a head kick.
Moretti tries to clinch up.
Moretti misses with a body shot.
The Impaler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moretti dodges the punch combination from The Impaler.
As The Impaler backs away, Moretti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Moretti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moretti scores with a body shot.
The Impaler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Impaler misses with a low kick.
Moretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Impaler is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of The Impaler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moretti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Moretti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The Impaler clobbers Moretti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moretti closes the distance and clinches.
Moretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Moretti on the inside.
The Impaler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moretti's elbow.
Moretti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Impaler can do to turn this around?
Moretti lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Moretti.
Moretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Impaler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Impaler working aggressively here.
Moretti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moretti blocks a body shot from The Impaler.
The Impaler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Impaler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moretti lands a hook that snaps the head of The Impaler backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Impaler.
The Impaler misses with a punch on the inside.
Moretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Impaler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moretti gets through The Impaler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Impaler lands with a left to the head.
The Impaler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Impaler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Impaler misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moretti lands a nice shot to the body.
Moretti misses with a punch on the inside.
The Impaler tries a body shot but Moretti blocks it.
Moretti scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Impaler prevents a body shot from Moretti.
Moretti digs a right hand underneath The Impaler's ribcage. The Impaler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moretti lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Impaler misses with the head strike.
The Impaler presses Moretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Impaler has a couple of punches blocked by Moretti.
Moretti misses with a punch to the body.
Moretti is working The Impaler over against the cage.
The Impaler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moretti.
Moretti misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moretti.
Moretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Impaler backwards.
Moretti blocks an uppercut.
Moretti misses with some punches.
The Impaler blocks a body shot from Moretti.
Moretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Impaler's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Impaler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Impaler.
Moretti tries a body shot but The Impaler blocks it.
Moretti pushes The Impaler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Impaler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Moretti as the two fighters clinch.
Moretti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moretti.
Moretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moretti scores with a hook to the body.
The Impaler has a couple of punches blocked by Moretti.
Moretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moretti lands a nice uppercut.
Moretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moretti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Impaler misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti tries to work over The Impaler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Moretti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Impalers head.
The Impaler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Impaler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moretti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moretti tries to work over The Impaler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Moretti.
Moretti digs a right hand underneath The Impaler's ribcage. The Impaler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moretti.
Moretti lands a left hand.
Vlad The Impaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Impaler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moretti misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Moretti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moretti 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Moretti!
Enzo Moretti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Vlad The Impaler was interviewed post fight and said 'The fight shouldve been for the title!!!!! Muntz you got lucky again!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Dorozhkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorozhkin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, SMC HOODRATS. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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150 lbs
44 - 18 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Dorozhkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anton Dorozhkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorozhkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been told by Dorozhkin's head coaches at gym closing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dorozhkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Kuzuri misses its intended target.
It looked like Dorozhkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuzuri.
Dorozhkin checks a leg kick.
Dorozhkin lands a head shot.
Kuzuri throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Dorozhkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuzuri.
Dorozhkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Dorozhkin walks into a stiff left hand from Kuzuri.
Dorozhkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dorozhkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dorozhkin, right into the meat.
Dorozhkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuzuri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzuri lands with a shot to the body.
Dorozhkin checks the leg kick.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dorozhkin looks for the body kick but Kuzuri saw that one coming.
Dorozhkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuzuri momentarily.
Dorozhkin fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri blocks a head kick by Dorozhkin.
Kuzuri thumps Dorozhkin with a low kick.
Dorozhkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzuri looks to land a right hand but Dorozhkin moved out of range.
Kuzuri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dorozhkin slips a straight right by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri moves out of range of the body kick from Dorozhkin.
Kuzuri sizes up Dorozhkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzuri throws a jab when Dorozhkin was well out of range.
Dorozhkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Dorozhkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dorozhkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuzuri blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Dorozhkin as he connects with a hook.
Dorozhkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuzuri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Kuzuri. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzuri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuzuri scores with a nice right hand.
Kuzuri lunges at Dorozhkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dorozhkin's hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuzuri as he connects with a hook.
Kuzuri throws a jab when Dorozhkin was well out of range.
Kuzuri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuzuri moves out of range as Dorozhkin throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Dorozhkin.
Kuzuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dorozhkin.
Kuzuri swinging wildly here.
Dorozhkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorozhkin throws a sloppy head kick and Kuzuri moves out of range easily.
Kuzuri ducks under a wild hook from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorozhkin moves away from the strike by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Dorozhkin scores with a hook to the body. Kuzuri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorozhkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dorozhkin is looking to wear down Kuzuri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Kuzuri responds with a good body kick, but Dorozhkin manages to step out the way in time.
Kuzuri looks to throw the jab but Dorozhkin is out of range.
Kuzuri misses with the combination.
Dorozhkin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuzuri will feel that in the morning.
Kuzuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Dorozhkin throws a hook but Kuzuri avoids it easily.
Kuzuri connects with a single shot there.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Dorozhkin moved away.
Dorozhkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dorozhkin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorozhkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzuri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorozhkin lands a lovely overhand right.
Dorozhkin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dorozhkin scores with a head kick. Kuzuri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dorozhkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dorozhkin scores with a nice head shot.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that misses.
Kuzuri scores with a punch to the head.
Kuzuri blocks the body kick.
Kuzuri misses with a head kick.
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorozhkin manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dorozhkin digs a good hook to Kuzuri's body.
Dorozhkin throws a body punch but Kuzuri moves out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anton Dorozhkin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dorozhkin takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
Dorozhkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzuri is just out of range.
Kuzuri avoids the head kick by Dorozhkin.
Kuzuri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin stuns Kuzuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuzuri looks to land a body kick but Dorozhkin moved away.
Kuzuri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kuzuri checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuzuri misses the target.
Dorozhkin is looking to counter punch.
Kuzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dorozhkin moves away.
Kuzuri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dorozhkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzuri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorozhkin lands a body shot.
Kuzuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dorozhkin scores with a leg kick.
Kuzuri avoids the head kick by Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorozhkin cracks Kuzuri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuzuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dorozhkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dorozhkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick which misses Kuzuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuzuri tries to avoid it.
Dorozhkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuzuri misses with a double jab.
Kuzuri avoids the body shot from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzuri manages to avoid it.
Dorozhkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dorozhkin sizes up Kuzuri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dorozhkin throws the kick towards the body but Kuzuri avoids it.
Dorozhkin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKuzuri.
A punch lands to the side of Kuzuri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuzuri connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzuri digs a good body shot into Dorozhkin's ribs.
Anton Dorozhkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorozhkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
Kuzuri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorozhkin tries to work over Kuzuri's front leg with a kick but Kuzuri checks it.
Dorozhkin lands a nice hook to Kuzuri's body. Kuzuri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri avoids the body shot from Dorozhkin.
A big left from Dorozhkin misses.
Dorozhkin throws a body punch but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuzuri scores with a jab. Dorozhkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dorozhkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuzuri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dorozhkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorozhkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuzuri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dorozhkin scores with a hook to the body. Kuzuri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuzuri misses with a combination
and Dorozhkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuzuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorozhkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuzuri's head.
Dorozhkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuzuri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dorozhkin tries to move into range but Kuzuri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuzuri connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuzuri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dorozhkin delivers a nice body kick.
Dorozhkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dorozhkin lands a right hook 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!
Kuzuri throws a hook but Dorozhkin avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dorozhkin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin ducks under a wild hook from Kuzuri.
Dorozhkin misses with a head kick.
Kuzuri throws a chopping leg kick but Dorozhkin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kuzuri might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dorozhkin has got the better of the exchanges.
Kuzuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Dorozhkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuzuri misses with a hook.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Waru Kuzuri has been cut.
Kuzuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorozhkin throws a body punch but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Dorozhkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuzuri on the side of the head.
Kuzuri lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuzuri moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorozhkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorozhkin misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Dorozhkin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dorozhkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzuri throws a sloppy head kick and Dorozhkin moves out of range easily.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot.
Kuzuri throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuzuri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dorozhkin throws out a loose jab but Kuzuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kuzuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuzuri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick but Kuzuri moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dorozhkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorozhkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzuri manages to avoid it.
Dorozhkin lands a nice shot that snaps Kuzuri's head back.
Kuzuri tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dorozhkin misses its target.
Kuzuri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dorozhkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorozhkin scores with a leg kick.
Dorozhkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuzuri at a distance.
Kuzuri throws a solid leg kick but Dorozhkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuzuri.
Dorozhkin scores with a head kick.
Dorozhkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Kuzuri.
A head kick misses from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin drops his hands momentarily and Kuzuri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuzuri blocks a jab.
Kuzuri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dorozhkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuzuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dorozhkin misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dorozhkin. Kuzuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Dorozhkin blocks the leg kick.
Kuzuri looks to land a left hand but Dorozhkin moved out of range nicely.
Waru Kuzuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws out a loose jab but Dorozhkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorozhkin misses the shot to the body.
Kuzuri lands a jab to the head.
Kuzuri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dorozhkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuzuri.
Dorozhkin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dorozhkin connects with a body shot that sends Kuzuri's belly button to the back.
Dorozhkin scores with a body shot.
Kuzuri misses the jab.
Kuzuri moves out of range of the body kick from Dorozhkin.
Kuzuri throws a looping overhand right but Dorozhkin ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuzuri.
Dorozhkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dorozhkin!
Dorozhkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dorozhkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuzuri off the cage and back into range.
Dorozhkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuzuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzuri throws a shot from downtown. Dorozhkin moves away and avoids it.
Dorozhkin moves out of range as Kuzuri strikes.
Kuzuri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kuzuri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dorozhkin slips a straight right by Kuzuri.
The fighters circling - Kuzuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuzuri throws a right hand that Dorozhkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Dorozhkin also avoids with ease.
Kuzuri throws the left hand but Dorozhkin avoids the punch easily.
Dorozhkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzuri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dorozhkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anton Dorozhkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuzuri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dorozhkin is able to avoid easily.
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorozhkin manages to avoid it.
Kuzuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuzuri ducks right into an uppercut from Dorozhkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri motions for Dorozhkin to come forward. Kuzuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Dorozhkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorozhkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dorozhkin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzuri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Dorozhkin's ribcage but misses.
Dorozhkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorozhkin throws a counter high kick but Kuzuri was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kuzuri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kuzuri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dorozhkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dorozhkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Dorozhkin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dorozhkin tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dorozhkin. Kuzuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorozhkin scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Dorozhkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dorozhkin 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Dorozhkin!
Our winner, Anton Dorozhkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe comes to the cage accompanied by Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Jacque Schtrappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtrappe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schtrappe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been informed that Shields has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Schtrappe throws out a loose jab but Shields uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Schtrappe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schtrappe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schtrappe connects with a nice looking jab.
Schtrappe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shields throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shields looks to land a left hand but Schtrappe moved out of range nicely.
Shields throws the left hand but Schtrappe avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Shields. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shields.
Shields 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.
Shields swings widly with a right hand
and Schtrappe counters with an outside leg kick.
Shields slips a jab from Schtrappe.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schtrappe lands with a nice body kick.
Shields 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.
Shields throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot.
Schtrappe throws a push kick but Shields slaps the foot to one side.
Schtrappe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shields moves out of range as Schtrappe throws a body kick.
Schtrappe throws a good cross that connects.
Schtrappe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Shields misses.
Schtrappe misses the jab.
Shields listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Shields is out of range.
Shields misses with a right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Schtrappe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a right and a left that Schtrappe avoids nicely.
Shields sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shields connects with a solid leg kick.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shields misses with a leg kick
and Schtrappe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schtrappe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schtrappe scores with a head kick.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Schtrappe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Shields.
Shields tries for a takedown but Schtrappe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Schtrappe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schtrappe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shields counters with a two punch combo.
Shields lands the left hand.
Schtrappe is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields takes a swing at Schtrappe's ribcage but misses.
Schtrappe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Schtrappe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schtrappe wants to clinch.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe seems to have got his legs back now.
Schtrappe throws a body kick that misses.
Shields takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shields takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left and a right from Schtrappe both land. Nice combination.
Schtrappe lands a right hook to the body.
Shields lands a glancing blow to the side of Schtrappe's head.
Schtrappe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shields missing with a left hand there. Schtrappe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shields throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shields is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schtrappe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Shields. Beautiful body shot.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shields tries to land a body kick
and Schtrappe counters with a series of strikes. Shields will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shields pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schtrappe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shields backs up against the cage.
Shields connects with a crisp jab.
Schtrappe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schtrappe misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields slips a jab from Schtrappe.
A countering left hand to the body from Shields misses.
Shields misses the jab.
Shields looks for the body kick but Schtrappe saw that one coming.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe 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.
Schtrappe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shields's hands.
Shields punishes Schtrappe's body with a nice straight punch.
Schtrappe throws a solid leg kick but Shields takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schtrappe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shields. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Shields.
An inside leg kick from Schtrappe misses.
Shields fails to land with a series of punches.
Schtrappe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shields is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schtrappe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shields connects with the punch.
Shields lands a lovely overhand right.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick.
Shields's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schtrappe.
A big left from Shields misses.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shields lands a nice shot that snaps Schtrappe's head back.
Schtrappe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
Nice body kick there by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Schtrappe.
Shields throws a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe looks to score with a jab to the body but Shields is just out of range.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields scores with a nice right hand.
Shields falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schtrappe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe walks into a jab.
Schtrappe thows a leg kick but Shields checks it
and Shields cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schtrappe takes a swing at Shields's ribcage but misses.
Schtrappe lands with a straight right. Shields didn't see that one coming.
Shields closes the distance and clinches up with Schtrappe, looking for a takedown. Shields pushes Schtrappe against the cage but Schtrappe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shields defending well as Schtrappe loads up on a big left hand.
Shields takes one to the side of the head.
Schtrappe stuffs the takedown attempt from Shields. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shields misses with a shot to the body
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut.
Shields lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe jabs at Shields's body.
Shields throws an off balance right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
Shields throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schtrappe is looking to land body kicks.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schtrappe defends it well.
Schtrappe swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe backing away here, and Shields unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Schtrappe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shields.
And Shields tries to counter it with a takedown but Schtrappe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shields.
Nice straight punches there by Shields. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shields.
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
Shields throws a head kick but Schtrappe moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schtrappe. Schtrappe obviously looking to wear him down.
Schtrappe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schtrappe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schtrappe lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schtrappe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schtrappe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shields backs up against the cage.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schtrappe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schtrappe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shields connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shields shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shields showed some decent athleticism there.
Schtrappe is pressing down on Shields's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacque Schtrappe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shields lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schtrappe will feel that in the morning.
Schtrappe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shields's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schtrappe under the eye.
Shields throws out a loose jab but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schtrappe lands a really nice looking cross but Shields seems unphased.
Shields blocks a jab.
Schtrappe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shields.
Shields swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shields.
Shields dips to his left and cracks Schtrappe with an uppercut!
Shields shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shields was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields landing strikes.
Shields scoring with punches and elbows.
Schtrappe sneaks back into half guard.
Schtrappe tries to get to full guard but Shields has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields is trying to control. Schtrappe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shields missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schtrappe is looking to control Shields's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schtrappe avoid being mounted?
Shields working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Schtrappe's thigh. Schtrappe counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nick Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Schtrappe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schtrappe wants to sweep but no luck.
Schtrappe wants to get back to his feet but Shields is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe tries to bum rush Shields with a series of wild strikes but Shields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shields! But no joy.
Schtrappe takes a swing at Shields's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Shields - just one landing.
Shields tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shields looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schtrappe!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schtrappe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shields scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields in side control lands a decent elbow.
Schtrappe defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Shields are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shields scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schtrappe to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schtrappe can't do much from the bottom here.
Shields cracks Schtrappe with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Shields immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Schtrappe is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Shields!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shields!
A victorious Nick Shields 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Skarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No more Shadows for the Past- NARNIA. Renzo Machida has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thor Skarsgard's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Skarsgard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Machida!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skarsgard manages to avoid it.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Machida misses.
As Machida tries to get set, Skarsgard tries to push him back and clinch up but Machida manages to avoid the attempt.
Skarsgard tries to land a leg kick but Machida saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Machida blocks the leg kick.
Machida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skarsgard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machida thinking.
Machida misses with a combination
and Skarsgard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skarsgard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skarsgard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skarsgard is looking to counter the offense by Machida and move into the clinch.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skarsgard.
Machida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skarsgard can pounce on him.
Skarsgard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machida's head backwards.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skarsgard.
Machida digs a good body shot into Skarsgard's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skarsgard is looking for a counter combo.
Skarsgard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Skarsgard needs to keep his hands up - Machida had a free shot at his head there.
Skarsgard moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Skarsgard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skarsgard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skarsgard defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Skarsgard throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Skarsgard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skarsgard.
A jab lands there for Machida.
Machida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard moves out of range of the strikes.
Skarsgard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Machida misses.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skarsgard is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
Skarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skarsgard slips under a jab from Machida.
Machida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skarsgard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Skarsgard moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Machida moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skarsgard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Skarsgard.
A big right from Machida misses.
Skarsgard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida leaning against his opponent.
Skarsgard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skarsgard lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skarsgard working aggressively here.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Skarsgard.
Nice body punch from Skarsgard.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Machida.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Machida pushes Skarsgard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida lands a left hand.
Machida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skarsgard scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skarsgard lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skarsgard.
Skarsgard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machida or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skarsgard.
Stalling in the clinch from Machida.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renzo Machida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skarsgard.
We've been informed that Machida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Skarsgard cracks Machida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Skarsgard misses.
Machida looks to land a combination but Skarsgard avoids it well.
Skarsgard lands the left hand.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machida.
That kick from Skarsgard tenderised Machida's leg. Machida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skarsgard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machida. That did some damage!
Machida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skarsgard. Skarsgard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Skarsgard counters with a three punch combo that has Machida backing up. Machida nods at Skarsgard to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skarsgard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machida tries to move into range but Skarsgard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skarsgard.
Machida misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Machida.
Skarsgard throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skarsgard is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skarsgard tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
A jab from Skarsgard misses.
Skarsgard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMachida.
Skarsgard tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida looks to land a right hand but Skarsgard moved out of range.
Skarsgard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Skarsgard lands a head shot.
Skarsgard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skarsgard with a body shot.
Skarsgard wants to slow Machida down by chopping away at his legs.
Skarsgard looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Skarsgard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skarsgard looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Skarsgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard wants to land a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Machida misses with an uppercut. Skarsgard saw that one coming.
Skarsgard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machida manages to circle out of the way.
A lazy left from Skarsgard finds it's target.
Thor Skarsgard is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Skarsgard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A cross from Machida lands.
Skarsgard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skarsgard tried to score with a low kick but Machida checks it.
Skarsgard avoids the head kick by Machida.
Skarsgard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skarsgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skarsgard dodges the punch combination from Machida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Skarsgard tries to clinch up
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Skarsgard tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Machida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Skarsgard.
Machida misses with an uppercut
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
letting Skarsgard counter with a right hand.
Skarsgard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skarsgard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Skarsgard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machida misses with a looping left.
A jab from Machida misses.
It looked like Skarsgard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machida misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machida misses with a hook
and Skarsgard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Machida misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Skarsgard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Machida.
As Machida backs away, Skarsgard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
An attempted straight right counter from Skarsgard misses the target.
Skarsgard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Skarsgard pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Skarsgard fails to land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Skarsgard dominated that second round.
That's time! Skarsgard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Skarsgard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida cracks Skarsgard with an open hand slap.
Skarsgard misses with an uppercut.
Skarsgard avoids the body shot from Machida.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Skarsgard is looking to counter punch.
Machida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida blocks a leg kick.
Machida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machida checks a leg kick nicely.
Machida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida misses with a left hand
and Skarsgard counters with a good low kick that Machida was not able to check.
Donk. Skarsgard catches Machida right on the button with a cross.
Machida misses with a right hand
letting Skarsgard counter with a right hand.
Machida misses with a hook.
As Machida tries to get set, Skarsgard tries to push him back and clinch up but Machida manages to avoid the attempt.
Skarsgard wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarsgard drives through and clinches with Machida against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skarsgard.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Skarsgard controls his hands.
Machida working aggressively here.
Skarsgard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Skarsgard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skarsgard lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard misses with some punches.
Skarsgard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard stalling the fight.
Skarsgard swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skarsgard.
Skarsgard scores with a shoulder strike.
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Skarsgard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skarsgard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard pushes Machida against the cage. Skarsgard is working some dirty boxing. Skarsgard pushes off with a quick right hook! Machida goes down! Machida tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Skarsgard moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Skarsgard!
Thor Skarsgard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Renzo Machida was interviewed post fight and said 'So bad'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Donnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Grunge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grunge has chosen Temple of the Dog - Say Hello To Heaven as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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193 lbs
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193 lbs
21 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Donnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Grunge!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grunge.
Grunge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donnelly's calf.
Donnelly motions for Grunge to come forward. Donnelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donnelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grunge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donnelly with a body shot.
Donnelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grunge. Grunge obviously looking to wear him down.
Donnelly misses with a body kick.
Donnelly checks a leg kick.
Donnelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donnelly is looking to score with low kicks.
Donnelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grunge can pounce on him.
Grunge misses with a body kick.
Donnelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Grunge misses.
Grunge takes one on the button.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Grunge checks it.
Donnelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donnelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnelly misses the shot to the body.
Donnelly throws a good cross that connects.
Grunge throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donnelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donnelly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grunge finds it's way round the side to connect with Donnelly's head.
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brian Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grunge tries to clinch up.
Donnelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donnelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grunge avoids a kick to the body.
Donnelly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donnelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
Grunge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donnelly. That did some damage!
Donnelly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Grunge thows a body kick. Donnelly tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donnelly throws a head kick but Grunge moves out of range.
Donnelly misses with a low kick as Grunge jumps back.
Grunge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donnelly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Grunge
and Donnelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grunge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donnelly.
Grunge's corner calls for a 1-2. Grunge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grunge throws out a loose jab but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnelly scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grunge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grunge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donnelly misses with a body punch
and Grunge counters with a good low kick that Donnelly was not able to check.
Grunge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grunge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donnelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grunge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donnelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donnelly is looking to score with low kicks.
Grunge scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donnelly is looking to land body kicks.
Donnelly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grunge misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly avoids the body shot from Grunge.
Grunge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grunge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grunge walks into a stiff left hand from Donnelly.
Donnelly scores with a nice strike.
Grunge has Donnelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Donnelly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Donnelly blocks a body shot from Grunge.
Donnelly blocks an uppercut.
Grunge working aggressively here.
Grunge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donnelly lands a body punch.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Donnelly is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunge tries a knee to the head but Donnelly blocks it.
Grunge lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donnelly blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grunge.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grunge.
Donnelly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grunge is keeping busy.
Grunge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Donnelly avoiding damage as Grunge throws knees to the body.
Donnelly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donnelly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grunge up against the cage.
Grunge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donnelly's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donnelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Grunge 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.
Grunge moves into the clinch.
Donnelly scores with a shoulder strike.
Donnelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Grunge.
Donnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grunge moves out of range of the leg kick from Donnelly.
Donnelly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donnelly throws a poor cross that misses
and Grunge counters with an inside leg kick.
Grunge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donnelly throws a lazy right hand but Grunge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donnelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grunge tries to move into range but Donnelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donnelly throws a body kick that misses
and Grunge counters with a nice uppercut.
Grunge tries to close the distance and clinch but Donnelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donnelly throws a low kick, looking for Grunge's leg but Grunge calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
Grunge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Donnellys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly misses with a looping left.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut. Grunge saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Donnelly.
Grunge cracks Donnelly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donnelly.
Grunge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donnelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
Donnelly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grunge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donnelly scrambles back to his feet.
Grunge lands a jab to the nose.
Grunge closes the distance and clinches.
Grunge with a knee to the head.
Grunge lands an elbow just above Donnelly 's eye.
Grunge scores with a shot to the side of Donnelly's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tommy Grunge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Grunge coming out on top.
Good work by Grunge as he checks the leg kick.
Grunge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donnelly thows a body kick. Grunge tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donnelly takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donnelly.
Grunge lands with a cross.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donnelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donnelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grunge throws a hook but Donnelly blocks it.
Donnelly lands with an overhand left.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grunge takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grunge avoids the head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
Grunge is looking to score with low kicks.
Donnelly loads up on a big right hand but Grunge slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grunge defending well as Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grunge, as that shot connected.
Donnelly misses the body punch
and Grunge counters with a good low kick that Donnelly was not able to check.
Donnelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grunge to score with a decent uppercut.
Grunge has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Donnelly misses with a wild body shot.
Grunge throws a right hand that misses
and Donnelly counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Grunge.
Donnelly quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Grunge lands a jab to the nose.
Donnelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grunge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grunge tries to clinch up
and Donnelly makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grunge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grunge misses with a kick to the body.
Donnelly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grunge. Grunge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donnelly ducks under a wild hook from Grunge.
Grunge throws a lazy right hand but Donnelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Donnelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grunge.
Jab by Donnelly.
Donnelly connects with a leg kick. Grunge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donnelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donnelly is looking to score with low kicks.
Grunge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donnelly's calf.
Grunge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donnelly's head.
The crowd cheers as Donnelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grunge doesn't seem phased though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Grunge checks a leg kick.
Grunge follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Donnelly lands with a right hand.
Grunge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Donnelly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grunge.
Donnelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Grunge ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grunge if he has to take too many more of those.
Grunge works the jab nicely.
Donnelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donnelly misses with a kick to the body.
Grunge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donnelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Donnelly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grunge staying out of range there.
Good work by Donnelly as he checks the leg kick.
Donnelly is looking to counter punch.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grunge moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly throws a leg kick
and Grunge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grunge rushes Donnelly and presses him up against the cage.
Donnelly is trying to break free.
Donnelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grunges head.
Donnelly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Donnelly wants to stall.
Donnelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grunge lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grunge.
Donnelly trying to control the position but instead, Grunge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Donnelly into the cage.
Donnelly wants to stall.
Grunge has a couple of punches blocked by Donnelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grunge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grunge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donnelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donnelly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grunge.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donnelly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grunge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grunge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donnelly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Brian Donnelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Grunge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grunge.
Grunge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grunge throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Grunge.
Donnelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grunge can pounce on him.
Grunge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donnelly is trying to break the clinch but Grunge is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donnelly is defending well for now.
Tommy Grunge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Donnelly tries to break free but Grunge pushes him back against the cage.
Donnelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donnelly tries to throw a body punch but Grunge avoids it by throwing Donnelly back against the cage.
Grunge blocks a body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donnelly has had enough of the clinch but Grunge keeps him there for the moment.
Donnelly lands with a light punch inside.
Donnelly can't break the clinch.
Donnelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donnelly can't find room to land a body shot as Grunge controls the action.
Donnelly can't break the clinch.
Grunge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grunge walks into a jab.
Grunge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donnelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
Grunge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grunge.
Jab, jab by Donnelly - just one landing.
Donnelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donnelly walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grunge throws a leg kick which misses Donnelly's front leg but catches the back leg as Donnelly tries to avoid it.
Donnelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Grunge.
Well Grunge 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam Digger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Body Rott. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helgi misses with a hook. Clam Digger ducked under it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Helgi.
Clam Digger blocks a leg kick.
Helgi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Clam Digger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Helgi doesn't seem phased though.
Clam Digger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjorn Helgi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clam Digger. Helgi shrugs it off though.
Clam Digger throws a chopping leg kick but Helgi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Helgi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clam Digger avoids the head kick by Helgi.
Helgi throws a nice head kick!
Clam Digger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Helgi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helgi misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Helgi, right into the meat.
Clam Digger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Helgi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger throws a hook but Helgi avoids it easily.
Helgi closes the distance and clinches.
Clam Digger pulls guard effortlessly.
Helgi pushing down on Clam Digger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clam Digger trying to control but Helgi postures up.
Helgi is looking to take a break and control but Clam Digger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clam Digger is trying to control but can't.
Clam Digger is refusing to be controlled, as Helgi sits in half guard.
Clam Digger is looking to control Helgi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clam Digger avoid being mounted?
Clam Digger is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clam Digger is not content to let Helgi control the position.
Clam Digger wants to control but Helgi is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Helgi lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger throws a body kick that misses.
Clam Digger is looking to slow Helgi down with leg kicks.
Donk. Clam Digger catches Helgi right on the button with a cross.
Helgi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clam Digger. That did some damage!
Helgi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Helgi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helgi lands a body shot.
Helgi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clam Digger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clam Digger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Helgi misses with an uppercut
and Clam Digger counters with a body kick that stops Helgi in his tracks momentarily.
Clam Digger throws a low kick but Helgi moves out of range easily.
Clam Digger missing with a left hand there. Helgi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helgi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clam Digger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Helgi will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helgi thows a leg kick but Clam Digger checks it
and Clam Digger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Helgi throws a lazy right hand but Clam Digger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clam Digger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Helgi avoids it.
Helgi throws a chopping leg kick but Clam Digger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clam Digger throws the kick towards the body but Helgi avoids it.
A head kick misses from Clam Digger.
Helgi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clam Digger.
Helgi lands a jab to the head.
Clam Digger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Bjorn Helgi has been cut.
Clam Digger is looking to score with low kicks.
Helgi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Clam Digger throws an overhand right that lands on Helgi's shoulder, as Helgi tries to avoid the shot.
Helgi scores with a jab.
Helgi swings for the body but Clam Digger moves out of range.
Clam Digger tries to work over Helgi's front leg with a kick but Helgi checks it.
Clam Digger ducks under a wild hook from Helgi.
Clam Digger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clam Digger.
Helgi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clam Digger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helgi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Helgi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Clam Digger scores with a nice right hand.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick but Helgi moved away.
Helgi jabs at Clam Digger's body.
Clam Digger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clam Digger misses with a kick to the body.
Helgi tries to counter with a clinch but Clam Digger shakes him off and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Helgi.
Clam Digger swats away the attempt to clinch by Helgi.
Clam Digger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Helgi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clam Digger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clam Digger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Helgi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Helgi moves into the clinch.
Clam Digger pushes off an throws an elbow but Helgi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clam Digger slowing the pace effectively.
Clam Digger trying to stall but Helgi improves his position.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger misses with some punches.
Helgi tries a body shot but Clam Digger blocks it.
Helgi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helgi working aggressively here.
Helgi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Helgi lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Helgi.
Helgi lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Helgi fails to land.
Clam Digger working aggressively here.
Clam Digger misses with a body punch.
Helgi presses Clam Digger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clam Digger.
Nice body punch from Helgi - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Helgi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clam Digger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helgi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clam Digger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Helgi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clam Digger takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Helgi.
Helgi prevents a body shot from Clam Digger.
A short right from Helgi.
A body shot lands from Helgi.
Helgi digs a right hand into Clam Digger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clam Digger's gas tank.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Helgi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjorn Helgi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Helgi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Helgi can't find room to land a body shot as Clam Digger controls the action.
Helgi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Helgi gets through Clam Digger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Helgi tries to stall but Clam Digger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger lands with a short shot to the head.
Clam Digger misses with the head strike.
Helgi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clam Digger tries to pull guard but Helgi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helgi.
Helgi pushes Clam Digger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Helgi blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Helgi.
Helgi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clam Digger backwards.
Helgi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Helgi - that landed with a thud.
Helgi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Helgi lands a left hand.
Clam Digger swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helgi struggles to land a body shot inside as Clam Digger controls his hands.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
Helgi tries to work over Clam Digger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helgi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Helgi lands a hook that snaps the head of Clam Digger backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Helgi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clam Digger has a couple of punches blocked by Helgi.
Clam Digger lands a right hand.
Clam Digger throws a punch but it's blocked by Helgi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helgi.
Clam Digger swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Helgi.
Clam Digger misses with a punch on the inside.
Clam Digger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helgi misses with the head strike.
Helgi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Helgi tries a body shot but Clam Digger blocks it.
Clam Digger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helgi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Helgi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Helgi lunges at Clam Digger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clam Digger's hand.
Clam Digger lands a jab.
Clam Digger throws a low kick but Helgi moves out of range easily.
Helgi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Helgi.
Helgi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clam Digger tries to close the distance and clinch but Helgi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clam Digger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Helgi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clam Digger - the referee stops the clock and Helgi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clam Digger. Helgi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Helgi missing with a left hand there. Clam Digger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clam Digger defending well as Helgi loads up on a big left hand.
Clam Digger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Helgi is out of range.
Helgi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Helgi lands a glancing blow to the side of Clam Digger's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clam Digger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Helgi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clam Digger is rocked!
Helgi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi checks a leg kick.
Helgi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Helgi misses with a hook. Clam Digger ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Helgi misses.
Clam Digger slips a straight right by Helgi.
Clam Digger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Helgi defends well and Clam Digger ends up having to push Helgi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clam Digger misses with a wild body shot.
Helgi blocks a leg kick.
Clam Digger throws a nice head kick!
Helgi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clam Digger tries to work over Helgi's front leg with a kick but Helgi checks it.
Bjorn Helgi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helgi. Clam Digger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clam Digger avoids a kick to the body.
Helgi lands a high kick!
Helgi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clam Digger connects with a leg kick. Helgi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Helgi works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clam Digger scores with a body shot.
Helgi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clam Digger sprawling to the canvas! Clam Digger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Helgi finish him?!
Oh Clam Digger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clam Digger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Helgi is able to avoid easily.
Helgi swinging wildly here.
Helgi misses with a few strikes there.
Clam Digger scores with a spinning back kick!
Clam Digger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clam Digger seems to have got his legs back now.
Clam Digger misses with a double jab.
Helgi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Helgi.
Clam Digger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clam Digger misses with a body kick.
Helgi clobbers Clam Digger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clam Digger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clam Digger slips under a jab.
As Helgi backs away, Clam Digger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Clam Digger avoids the body shot from Helgi.
Helgi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Helgi misses.
Clam Digger misses with a low kick.
Helgi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clam Digger.
Helgi cracks Clam Digger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clam Digger misses with a low kick.
Clam Digger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Helgi doesn't seem bothered though.
Helgi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clam Digger tries to land a front kick but Helgi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clam Digger takes a swing at Helgi's ribcage but misses.
Helgi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clam Digger at a distance.
Clam Digger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Helgi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clam Digger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helgi just manages to avoid it.
Clam Digger avoids the head kick by Helgi.
Good standup being displayed there by Clam Digger as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clam Digger throws a chopping leg kick but Helgi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clam Digger gets tackled into the cage by Helgi. Helgi maintains the clinch.
Helgi is leaning against Clam Digger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Helgi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by Clam Digger.
Helgi slowing the pace effectively.
Helgi misses with the head strike.
Helgi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clam Digger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helgi's elbow.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
Clam Digger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helgi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clam Digger.
Helgi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helgi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Helgi'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.
Clam Digger looks to score with a jab to the body but Helgi is just out of range.
Clam Digger moves out of range of the strikes.
Helgi avoids a kick to the body.
Helgi throws a nice looking combination but Clam Digger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helgi misses with a wild body shot.
Clam Digger tried to counter with a leg kick but Helgi avoided it.
Clam Digger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helgi throws a sloppy head kick and Clam Digger moves out of range easily.
Clam Digger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Helgi lands a head shot.
Clam Digger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helgi throws a body shot but no joy.
Clam Digger just misses with a punch to the body.
Clam Digger connects with a solid leg kick.
Clam Digger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clam Digger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clam Digger slips under a jab.
Clam Digger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Helgi takes a step back to recover.
Clam Digger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Helgi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Helgi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clam Digger momentarily.
Helgi misses with a kick to the body.
Helgi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clam Digger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clam Digger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Helgi.
Helgi lands with a shot to the body.
Helgi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clam Digger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clam Digger swings for the body but Helgi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger throws a body shot but no joy.
Helgi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helgi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clam Digger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Helgi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clam Digger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clam Digger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helgi's sensitive parts.
Helgi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger moves forwards but Helgi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Helgi misses with a kick to the body.
Helgi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clam Digger was well out of range. Poor timing from Helgi.
Clam Digger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clam Digger's corner calls for a 1-2. Clam Digger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi moves out of range of the body kick from Clam Digger.
Nice straight punches there by Helgi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Helgi.
Helgi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clam Digger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helgi looks to throw the jab but Clam Digger is out of range.
Clam Digger lands an overhand right.
Clam Digger thuds his right hand into Helgi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clam Digger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helgi.
Clam Digger is looking for a counter combo.
Clam Digger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Helgi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helgi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clam Digger.
Clam Digger scores with a kick to the body.
Helgi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Clam Digger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clam Digger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Helgi. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helgi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clam Digger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helgi.
Clam Digger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger throws a head kick that half lands.
Helgi moves out of range of the leg kick from Clam Digger.
Helgi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clam Digger.
Clam Digger motions for Helgi to come forward. Clam Digger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helgi throws a jab when Clam Digger was well out of range.
Clam Digger lands a really nice looking cross but Helgi seems unphased.
Clam Digger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clam Digger.
Clam Digger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Helgi at a distance.
Helgi walks into a stiff left hand from Clam Digger.
Helgi takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut lands for Clam Digger. That snapped Helgi's head back.
Helgi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helgi takes a swing at Clam Digger's ribcage but misses.
Helgi lands with a shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bjorn Helgi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Helgi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Clam Digger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clam Digger feints and then cracks Helgi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Helgi down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clam Digger.
A big right from Clam Digger misses.
Helgi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Helgi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Helgi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clam Digger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Helgi doesn't seem bothered though.
Helgi throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Clam Digger.
Helgi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clam Digger moves away.
Helgi scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Helgi. That's going to slow Clam Digger down.
Helgi tries a low kick but Clam Digger avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Helgi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clam Digger counters with a body kick that stops Helgi in his tracks momentarily.
Good work by Helgi as he checks the leg kick.
Clam Digger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clam Digger throws the kick towards the body but Helgi avoids it.
A head kick misses from Clam Digger.
Helgi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helgi moves out of range of the leg kick from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Helgi will feel that in the morning.
Helgi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clam Digger.
Both fighters circling a little - Clam Digger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Helgi tries to clinch but Clam Digger is having none of it.
Clam Digger throws a solid leg kick but Helgi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clam Digger.
A good leg kick by Clam Digger.
Terrance Clam Digger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjorn Helgi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger lands with a cross.
Clam Digger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Clam Digger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Helgi's calf.
Helgi stuns Clam Digger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clam Digger wants to slow Helgi down by chopping away at his legs.
Helgi wants to counter the offense by Clam Digger and move into the clinch position.
Helgi misses with an uppercut. Clam Digger saw that one coming.
Clam Digger throws a low kick but Helgi moves out of range easily.
Clam Digger is looking to land body kicks.
Helgi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helgi lands a jab-cross combination.
Clam Digger lands a jab to the nose.
Helgi connects with a looping right hand.
Helgi slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Helgi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi throws a shot to the body.
Clam Digger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helgi.
Clam Digger misses with a looping left.
Helgi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clam Digger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helgi looks to land a left hand but Clam Digger moved out of range nicely.
Clam Digger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clam Digger throws a body shot but no joy.
Clam Digger misses with a low kick.
Clam Digger scores with a nice body kick.
Helgi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helgi just misses with a punch to the body.
Helgi misses with a body kick.
Helgi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clam Digger wants to land a leg kick but Helgi is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Clam Digger misses the target.
Helgi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helgi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clam Digger moves away.
Clam Digger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helgi throws a nice looking combination but Clam Digger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clam Digger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Helgi blocks the low kick.
Helgi misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Helgi blocks the leg kick.
Helgi looks to land a body kick but Clam Digger moved away.
Clam Digger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Helgi if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Clam Digger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Helgi in his tracks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clam Digger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helgi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clam Digger's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Clam Digger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helgi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Helgi!
A very excited looking Bjorn Helgi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Terrance Clam Digger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats on the big win! My manager is an idiot.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski comes to the cage accompanied by Accept - Head Over Heels. Steroidi Jr has chosen Light Year - Sex Education as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi Jr throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Koski tries a low kick but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
Steroidi Jr thows a body kick. Koski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab.
Koski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steroidi Jr looks to land a body kick but Koski moved away.
Koski tries to close the distance and clinch but Steroidi Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koski tries to work over Steroidi Jr's front leg with a kick but Steroidi Jr checks it.
The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koski throws a solid leg kick but Steroidi Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koski.
Steroidi Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steroidi Jr is out of range.
Koski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koski's sensitive parts.
Steroidi Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid body kick from Koski.
Steroidi Jr lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr checks a low kick from Koski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steroidi Jr. Koski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steroidi Jr scores with a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr thumps Koski with a low kick.
Koski thumps Steroidi Jr with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koski moves forwards but Steroidi Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steroidi Jr's hands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steroidi Jr, as that shot connected.
Koski tries to clinch but Steroidi Jr is having none of it.
Steroidi Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steroidi Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steroidi Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski controlling Steroidi Jr's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steroidi Jr trying to control but Koski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steroidi Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Steroidi Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Steroidi Jr misses.
Steroidi Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steroidi Jr dodges the punch combination from Koski.
Koski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koski misses with a straight right.
Steroidi Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steroidi Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Koski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steroidi Jr momentarily.
Steroidi Jr catches Koski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Koski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Steroidi Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Koski.
Koski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steroidi Jr. Steroidi Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Steroidi Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A clash of legs there as Koski blocks the low kick.
And Koski counters with a quick kick to the body but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
Koski misses with a low kick.
A big left from Steroidi Jr misses.
Koski slips under a jab.
Koski throws the kick towards the body but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
Koski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steroidi Jr cracks Koski with a good jab.
Steroidi Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steroidi Jr has time to react.
Koski throws a head kick but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Koski 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.
Steroidi Jr throws a shot from downtown. Koski moves away and avoids it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anabolinen Steroidi Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice cross by Koski.
Koski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koski misses with a kick to the body.
Steroidi Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koski.
A jab from Koski does it's job there.
Steroidi Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Koski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steroidi Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Steroidi Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook.
Steroidi Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Koski tenderised Steroidi Jr's leg. Steroidi Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steroidi Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steroidi Jr blocks a leg kick.
Koski is looking to land body kicks.
Steroidi Jr is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Juan Koski is winning the standup battle so far.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot.
Steroidi Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Koski is just out of range.
Steroidi Jr staying out of range there.
Koski avoids a kick to the body.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Koski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steroidi Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Koski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steroidi Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steroidi Jr.
Koski blocks the body kick.
Steroidi Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steroidi Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koski tries to land a leg kick but Steroidi Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Steroidi Jr scores with a jab. Koski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koski works Steroidi Jr's body with a nice hook.
Koski scores with a punch to the head.
Steroidi Jr lands with a good body shot.
Steroidi Jr throws a head kick but Koski moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Steroidi Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steroidi Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koski throws out the jab.
Koski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steroidi Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steroidi Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steroidi Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Koski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr checks a low kick from Koski.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steroidi Jr lands with a good body shot.
Koski misses with a hook. Steroidi Jr ducked under it nicely.
Koski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
A jab lands there for Koski.
Steroidi Jr misses the shot to the body.
Koski throws a body shot but no joy.
Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Koski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steroidi Jr just manages to avoid it.
Juan Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koski slips a jab from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steroidi Jr's head backwards.
Koski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steroidi Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but Koski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Steroidi Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Koski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steroidi Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Koski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Koski distracts Steroidi Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steroidi Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anabolinen Steroidi Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Steroidi Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steroidi Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steroidi Jr. That's going to slow Koski down.
Koski blocks the body kick.
Koski throws a leg kick
and Koski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koski misses with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Koski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steroidi Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Koski misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr lands with a good body shot.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koski's sensitive parts.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping left.
Koski connects with a right hand. Steroidi Jr shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski misses with a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steroidi Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koski misses with a body kick.
Steroidi Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koski looks for the body kick but Steroidi Jr saw that one coming.
Steroidi Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koski's sensitive parts.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steroidi Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koski stalling against the cage.
Koski misses with a punch on the inside.
Steroidi Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski misses with some punches.
Koski has a couple of punches blocked by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr tries to work over Koski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Koski as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Koski.
Steroidi Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Koski.
Koski lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steroidi Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koski tries to work over Steroidi Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steroidi Jr scores with a shot to the side of Koski's head.
Koski wants to stall.
Juan Koski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steroidi Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Steroidi Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Koski on the inside.
Koski can't find room to land a body shot as Steroidi Jr controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steroidi Jr is looking to control Koski's arms but Koski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steroidi Jr has his back to the cage.
Koski misses with a punch on the inside.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body punch.
Steroidi Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koski.
Steroidi Jr blocks an uppercut.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Koski has a couple of punches blocked by Steroidi Jr.
Good body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Juan Koski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steroidi Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koski blocks a body shot from Steroidi Jr.
A short right from Steroidi Jr.
It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
Koski throws a punch but it's blocked by Steroidi Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Steroidi Jr fails to land.
Koski is trying to break the clinch but Steroidi Jr is controlling him.
Koski blocking some punches.
Koski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koski can't find room to land a body shot as Steroidi Jr controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koski has a couple of punches blocked by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steroidi Jr's elbow.
Koski misses with the head strike.
Koski is trying to maintain a safe position but Steroidi Jr gets an underhook and turns Koski into the cage.
Koski presses Steroidi Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Koski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koski is working Steroidi Jr over against the cage.
Steroidi Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koski lands an uppercut.
Koski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Koski.
A short left from Koski.
Koski lands a left hand.
Koski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Koski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steroidi Jr backwards.
Koski swings wildly with an uppercut but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steroidi Jr or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Koski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steroidi Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Happy birthday mega'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Volcanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torhammer comes to the cage accompanied by Doom Unit - Killing Time. Volcanic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2Pac ft stretch-Under Pressure kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Danny Volcanic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Henrik Torhammer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Torhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Danny Volcanic!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volcanic works Torhammer's body with a nice hook.
Volcanic misses with an uppercut. Torhammer saw that one coming.
Torhammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henrik Torhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volcanic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Torhammer will feel that in the morning.
Torhammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volcanic.
A telegraphed right hand from Volcanic misses the target.
Torhammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volcanic sizes up Torhammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Henrik Torhammer has been cut.
Volcanic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torhammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torhammer thuds his shin into the meat of Volcanic's side.
A head kick misses from Torhammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torhammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Volcanic is just out of range.
Volcanic checks a leg kick.
Volcanic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Torhammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torhammer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volcanic is out of range and Torhammer settles back down.
Torhammer misses with an uppercut
and Volcanic counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torhammer misses with a straight right.
Volcanic misses with a wild body shot.
Volcanic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torhammer doesn't seem bothered though.
Volcanic scores with a decent looking hook.
Torhammer is rocked!
Volcanic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Torhammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torhammer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RNC Sport Club in the buildup to the fight.
Torhammer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Danny Volcanic has been cut.
Torhammer tried to score with a low kick but Volcanic checks it.
Torhammer dodges the punch combination from Volcanic.
Volcanic drops Torhammer with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Torhammer! Volcanic dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Volcanic!
Danny Volcanic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockford Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen The Stars that Play with Laughing Sams Dice by Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockford Knight!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Emelianenko catches Knight right on the button with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Knight.
Knight misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Knight throws a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianenko scores with a hook.
Knight tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses.
Emelianenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knight's head.
It looks like Rockford Knight has been cut.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Knight misses
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Knight scores with a body shot.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight is trying to counter with his kicks.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Knight.
Knight throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko connects with a right hand. Knight shakes it off.
Knight 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.
Emelianenko scores with a body shot.
Knight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko connects with a leg kick. Knight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexander Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Rockford Knight's cut even more.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tried to score with a low kick but Knight checks it.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelianenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knight avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Knight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emelianenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knight misses with an uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko checks the leg kick.
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Knight misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knight.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight checks the leg kick.
Knight throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Knight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Emelianenko under the eye.
Knight lands a really nice looking cross but Emelianenko seems unphased.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Knight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Emelianenko with a body shot.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knight!
A nice leg kick lands there from Knight.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the body from Knight misses
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Emelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Knight tries a quick counter leg kick but Emelianenko is wise to it.
Knight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Knight pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Knight looks for the body kick but Emelianenko saw that one coming.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rockford Knight's cut.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knight connects with a leg kick. Emelianenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick from Knight misses.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knight is out of range.
Emelianenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight misses with a body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
Knight throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knight's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight connects with a body shot.
Alexander Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Knight.
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Emelianenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Knight.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Knight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emelianenko doesn't seem phased though.
Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko throws a front kick aimed at Knight's knee but Knight avoids it well.
Knight throws a leg kick that is checked
and Emelianenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knight's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a low kick.
Knight throws the kick towards the body but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko catches Knight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knight sizes up Emelianenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emelianenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Emelianenko tries to land a front kick but Knight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emelianenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Knight staying out of range there.
Knight misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko digs a good hook to Knight's body.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Knight avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Knight.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knight.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knight, as that shot connected.
Emelianenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Knight throws a front kick aimed at Emelianenko's knee but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Emelianenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rockford Knight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rockford Knight's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Emelianenko throws out a leg kick but Knight moves out of range and Emelianenko only half commits.
Knight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knight thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Knight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knight swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Knight throws a low kick but Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Emelianenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Emelianenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knight jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight scores with a hook to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Knight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Emelianenko.
An inside leg kick from Knight misses.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Knight avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Emelianenko motions for Knight to come forward. Emelianenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Emelianenko cracks the inside of Knight's front leg.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Knight didn't see that one coming.
Emelianenko scores with a one two! Knight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The cut above Rockford Knight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.
Emelianenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Emelianenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf.
Good leg kick by Emelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emelianenko tries to score with a low kick but Knight moves his leg out of the way.
Emelianenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knight will feel that in the morning.
Knight thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Knight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko throws a low kick but Knight avoids it.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knight only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emelianenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with an outside leg kick.
Emelianenko tries to work over Knight's front leg with a kick but Knight checks it.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Knight throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emelianenko moves forwards but Knight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knight counters with a three punch combo that has Emelianenko backing up. Emelianenko nods at Knight to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Emelianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knight moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Knight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Emelianenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Knight jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.
Knight throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
Knight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rockford Knight.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rockford Knight!
Rockford Knight 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky McColgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Voodoo People (Pendulum Remix). McColgan has chosen The Gael as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Leonardo Ferreira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rocky McColgan's chin.
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244 lbs
19 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Ferreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky McColgan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira slips a jab from McColgan.
Ferreira throws a body kick that misses.
McColgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira misses the target.
Ferreira scores with a push kick.
McColgan throws a low kick but Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Ferreira is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ferreira checks the leg kick nicely there.
McColgan avoids a kick to the body.
McColgan pushes Ferreira away with a front kick.
Ferreira tries to work over McColgan's front leg with a kick but McColgan checks it.
McColgan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ferreiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ferreira blocks a jab.
McColgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McColgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McColgan.
McColgan thuds his right hand into Ferreira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McColgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira is just out of range.
A low kick from McColgan misses
and Ferreira counters with a body kick that stops McColgan in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McColgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Ferreira.
Ferreira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A cross from Ferreira lands.
Ferreira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferreira lands with a shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferreira fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira backing away here, and McColgan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ferreira misses with a kick to the body.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McColgan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ferreira counters with a body kick.
McColgan takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Ferreira slams his shin into McColgan's torso.
McColgan looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferreira scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McColgan misses with a looping left.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferreira.
McColgan tries to move into range but Ferreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferreira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferreira throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Rocky McColgan has been cut.
McColgan avoids a kick to the body.
Ferreira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McColgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferreira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McColgan on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Ferreira.
Ferreira lands with a nice body punch.
Ferreira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. McColgan saw that one coming.
McColgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McColgan connects with the punch.
Ferreira connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McColgan throws the left hand but Ferreira avoids the punch easily.
Ferreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McColgan.
McColgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McColgan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ferreira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by McColgan.
Ferreira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferreira checks a leg kick nicely.
Ferreira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ferreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McColgan.
Ferreira takes a swing at McColgan's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira thows a body kick. McColgan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McColgan lands with a straight right. Ferreira didn't see that one coming.
McColgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
McColgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferreira in the body.
McColgan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferreira is looking to land body kicks.
Ferreira throws a jab when McColgan was well out of range.
Ferreira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferreira swings for the body but McColgan moves out of range.
Ferreira throws out a loose jab but McColgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
McColgan scoring well with a low kick there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Ferreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky McColgan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McColgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferreira has time to react.
Ferreira throws the kick towards the body but McColgan avoids it.
Ferreira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferreira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
and McColgan counters with a straight right hand.
McColgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McColgan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ferreira moves out of range as McColgan strikes.
Ferreira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferreira scores with a nice head shot.
McColgan throws a wild body kick that Ferreira sees coming a mile off.
Ferreira throws a body punch but McColgan moves out of range.
Ferreira catches McColgan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferreira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferreira.
McColgan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ferreira blocks a head kick by McColgan.
Ferreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McColgan moves out of range of the body kick from Ferreira.
McColgan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira tests McColgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McColgan misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.
Ferreira moves in looking to clinch but McColgan pushes him off.
Ferreira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leonardo Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
McColgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McColgan digs a good body shot into Ferreira's ribs.
McColgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferreira throws a body kick that misses.
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
and McColgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McColgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira's sensitive parts.
McColgan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a half hearted mid kick.
McColgan throws a shot to the body.
Ferreira moves away from the strike by McColgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Ferreira lands an impressive looking overhand right. McColgan doesn't seem phased though.
Ferreira throws a body punch but McColgan moves out of range.
McColgan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McColgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira is just out of range.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McColgan.
McColgan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McColgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McColgan.
McColgan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. McColgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
McColgan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McColgan.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McColgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
McColgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferreira swings widly with a right hand
and McColgan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McColgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferreira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ferreira fires out a quick counter leg kick but McColgan just manages to avoid it.
McColgan misses with a body punch
and Ferreira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferreira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McColgan checks the leg kick.
McColgan lands a nice looking body kick.
McColgan throws a wild body kick that Ferreira sees coming a mile off.
McColgan feints and then cracks Ferreira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferreira down.
McColgan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferreira on the side of the head.
McColgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ferreira.
McColgan is breathing heavily.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferreira lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McColgan ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira.
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. McColgan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira checks a leg kick.
McColgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McColgan throws a head kick that misses.
McColgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McColgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
McColgan lands a front kick.
Ferreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira throws a body punch but McColgan moves out of range.
McColgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferreira tries to score with a low kick but McColgan moves his leg out of the way.
Ferreira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leonardo Ferreira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky McColgan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McColgan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ferreira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McColgan connects with a leg kick. Ferreira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McColgan misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a front kick that sends McColgan stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Ferreira lands an impressive looking overhand right. McColgan doesn't seem phased though.
Ferreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferreira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McColgan at a distance.
Ferreira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
McColgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McColgan.
Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but McColgan manages to avoid it.
McColgan throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Ferreira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McColgan.
McColgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McColgan misses with a hook
and Ferreira finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
McColgan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferreira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McColgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McColgan. That did some damage!
McColgan throws the left hand but Ferreira avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a nice looking body shot.
McColgan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McColgan there as he acknowledges the shot.
McColgan misses the body punch
and Ferreira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McColgan throws a solid leg kick but Ferreira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McColgan.
Ferreira cracks the inside of McColgan's front leg.
Ferreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McColgan can do to turn this around?
Ferreira stuffs the takedown attempt from McColgan. McColgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferreira throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McColgan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McColgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
McColgan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McColgan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McColgan checks a leg kick.
Ferreira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McColgan is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from McColgan misses.
McColgan misses with a body kick.
McColgan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ferreira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Ferreira - just one landing.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but McColgan is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McColgan moves out of range as Ferreira throws a body kick.
McColgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira moves out of range as McColgan throws a body kick.
McColgan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McColgan jabs Ferreira right on the nose. Ferreira blinks but takes it well.
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferreira looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McColgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferreira at a distance.
You can see that McColgan has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Good leg kick by McColgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferreira throws the kick towards the body but McColgan avoids it.
McColgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McColgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferreira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McColgan scores with a shot to the body.
McColgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira moves out of range of the body kick from McColgan.
McColgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McColgan throws a series of punches but Ferreira moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferreira checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McColgan. Ferreira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira misses with a low kick.
Ferreira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferreira takes a swing at McColgan's ribcage but misses.
McColgan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McColgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
McColgan is looking to land body kicks.
McColgan checks a leg kick nicely.
McColgan fails with the takedown.
McColgan lands a leg kick that knocks Ferreira off balance momentarily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Ferreira clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky McColgan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice body punch from Ferreira.
McColgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from McColgan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McColgan.
McColgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferreira connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Ferreira.
A good leg kick by Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to work over McColgan's front leg with a kick but McColgan checks it.
McColgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McColgan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McColgan throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
McColgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira scores with a nice body kick.
Ferreira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McColgan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McColgan at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira 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.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
McColgan motions for Ferreira to come forward. McColgan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McColgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferreira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McColgan if he has to take too many more of those.
McColgan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ferreira counters with a nice body kick.
Ferreira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McColgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oooooh!!! Ferreira has knocked McColgan down with a huge combo! Ferreira steps away and waves a wobbly McColgan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McColgan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches McColgan flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! McColgan is out cold! Ferreira holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Ferreira!
Leonardo Ferreira retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Leonardo Ferreira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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