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T81: Ragnarson vs Lodbrok PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrell Myrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Voodoo Daddy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mambo Swing. Tyrell Myrell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrell Myrell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myrell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Myrell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has been cut.
Myrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myrell misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Myrell.
A head kick misses from Voodoo Daddy.
Voodoo Daddy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Myrell avoids it really well and circles away.
Voodoo Daddy looks for a takedown but Myrell sprawls well.
Myrell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Voodoo Daddy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voodoo Daddy throws a solid leg kick but Myrell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voodoo Daddy.
Despite the aggression on Myrell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Myrell lands a leg kick that knocks Voodoo Daddy off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voodoo Daddy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myrell's waist but Myrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voodoo Daddy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myrell throws a body kick that misses.
Voodoo Daddy shoots in looking for a takedown but Myrell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voodoo Daddy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Myrell feints a counter leg kick.
Voodoo Daddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voodoo Daddy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Voodoo Daddy checks a leg kick.
Myrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Voodoo Daddy. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Myrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voodoo Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Myrell.
Myrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Myrell tries to clinch there but Voodoo Daddy circles away.
Voodoo Daddy 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.
Voodoo Daddy connects with a leg kick. Myrell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Voodoo Daddy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voodoo Daddy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Myrell!
Voodoo Daddy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Myrell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Voodoo Daddy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myrell tries to get to full guard but Voodoo Daddy has control of the leg.
Voodoo Daddy is looking to advance position but Myrell won't allow it.
Well, if Voodoo Daddy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Voodoo Daddy is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myrell is controlling Voodoo Daddy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myrell tries to roll over but Voodoo Daddy keeps him under control.
Voodoo Daddy wants to free his trapped foot but Myrell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Voodoo Daddy wants to control but Myrell is keeping him busy.
Voodoo Daddy is looking to advance position but Myrell won't allow it.
Voodoo Daddy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Voodoo Daddy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Myrell is just riding it out for now. Voodoo Daddy eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voodoo Daddy wants to take a breather but Myrell is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Myrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myrell connects with a leg kick. Voodoo Daddy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Voodoo Daddy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Voodoo Daddy looks to land a body kick but Myrell moved away.
Myrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Voodoo Daddy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Voodoo Daddy shoots in and bounces Myrell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Voodoo Daddy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Myrell keeping moving, preventing Voodoo Daddy from controlling successfully.
Voodoo Daddy looking to sit in guard and control but Myrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Myrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Myrell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voodoo Daddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Voodoo Daddy pulls Myrell in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy wants to sweep here but Myrell controlling him for the moment.
Voodoo Daddy is controlling Myrell's posture.
Myrell trying to control but Voodoo Daddy is working from the bottom.
Myrell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Voodoo Daddy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Voodoo Daddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Myrell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Voodoo Daddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voodoo Daddy keeping moving, preventing Myrell from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voodoo Daddy is on top in guard.
Voodoo Daddy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Voodoo Daddy wants to pass the guard but Myrell is keeping the position.
Voodoo Daddy is working hard here to advance position.
Myrell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Myrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Voodoo Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myrell content to stall in guard here.
Voodoo Daddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Voodoo Daddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Voodoo Daddy has his feet on Myrell's thighs here. He's pushed Myrell off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Myrell screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!
After winning the bout, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olliver Gullion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tino Kallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tino Kallio has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olliver Gullion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Tino Kallio!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallio shoots in looking for a takedown but Gullion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kallio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kallio.
Gullion takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kallio - that will leave a mark!
Kallio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio slips a straight right by Gullion.
Kallio throws a leg kick which misses Gullion's front leg but catches the back leg as Gullion tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat.
Gullion misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gullion cracks a nice hook into Kallio's ribs.
Kallio shoots for a double leg takedown but Gullion sprawls well. He's pushed Kallio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tino Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gullion throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gullion moves out of range of the body kick from Kallio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kallio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gullion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gullion moves in looking to clinch but Kallio pushes him off.
Gullion connects with a right hand. Kallio shakes it off.
Kallio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gullion counters with a straight right hand.
Olliver Gullion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Kallio.
Gullion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Gullion slams his shin into Kallio's torso.
Kallio shoots for a double leg takedown but Gullion sprawls well. He's pushed Kallio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gullion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gullion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullion 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gullion cracks a nice hook into Kallio's ribs.
Gullion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gullion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It appears Gullion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gullion avoids a kick to the body.
Gullion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kallio. That's going to slow Gullion down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gullion, right into the meat.
Gullion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kallio in his tracks.
Kallio throws a body punch but Gullion moves out of range.
Kallio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kallio throws a body punch but Gullion moves out of range.
Kallio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gullion circles away.
Kallio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gullion is out of range.
Gullion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullion lands a nice looking body shot.
Kallio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gullion scores with a nice right hand.
Gullion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio throws the left hand but Gullion avoids the punch easily.
Kallio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gullion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gullion lands an overhand right.
Gullion scores with a push kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gullion as Kallio shoots in.
Gullion is looking to clinch but Kallio is avoiding it.
Gullion moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gullion misses with the head strike.
Gullion lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gullion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gullion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kallio or not.
Kallio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gullion fails to land.
Gullion has Kallio pressed against the cage, preventing Kallio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gullion lands with a left to the head.
Our sources have told us that Gullion has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gullion is pressed up against the cage. Kallio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gullion down to the mat. Gullion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kallio tries to keep at a distance but Gullion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gullion throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallio.
Gullion misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
Gullion tries to work over Kallio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio blocks a body shot from Gullion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olliver Gullion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gullion misses with a two punch combination.
Kallio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gullion throwing a counter right hand but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kallio misses with a kick to the body.
Gullion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kallio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kallio lands a slapping body shot.
Kallio gets tackled into the cage by Gullion. Gullion maintains the clinch.
Kallio tries for a takedown but Gullion manages to get underhooks.
Kallio is struggling to control the position.
Kallio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gullion walks away with a smile on his face. Kallio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio throws a lazy body kick
and Gullion counters with a nice uppercut.
Kallio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gullion checks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Gullion misses its target.
Gullion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gullion lands with a hook. Kallio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kallio throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gullion to counter with a crisp jab.
Olliver Gullion is winning the standup battle so far.
Kallio throws a leg kick that misses.
Gullion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kallio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Gullion lands.
Gullion tries to clinch but Kallio is having none of it.
Gullion wants to clinch up but Kallio keeps it at a distance.
Kallio throws an off balance right hand
and Gullion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gullion takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Kallio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gullion moves in looking to clinch but Kallio pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Kallio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gullion is looking to score with low kicks.
Gullion on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kallio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gullion rather than just go for the knockout.
Gullion misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Gullion.
Gullion lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gullion.
Gullion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kallio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gullion thuds his shin into the meat of Kallio's side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kallio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gullion lands a jab.
Kallio throws the kick towards the body but Gullion avoids it.
Gullion fakes the leg kick and cracks Kallio in the body.
Kallio jabs Gullion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gullion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kallio misses with a right hand
and Gullion counters with a straight right hand.
Kallio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kallio lands a front kick.
Gullion throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Gullion avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio avoids the head kick by Gullion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio throws a hook but Gullion blocks it.
Kallio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gullion tries to avoid it but Kallio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gullion to the ground. Gullion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Olliver Gullion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Kallio.
Gullion checks a leg kick nicely.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio looks for the body kick but Gullion saw that one coming.
Gullion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kallio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gullion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kallio scrambles back to his feet.
Gullion lands a glancing blow to the side of Kallio's head.
Gullion scores with a jab to the body.
Kallio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gullion.
Gullion scores with a push kick.
Gullion throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olliver Gullion dominated that second round.
That's time! Gullion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gullion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gullion throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Gullion misses its intended target.
Gullion throws a right hand that Kallio ducks under and follows up with a left that Kallio also avoids with ease.
Gullion lands a front kick.
Kallio misses with a body kick.
Gullion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kallio can do to turn this around?
Gullion blocks a leg kick.
Gullion throwing a counter right hand but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Gullion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio throws a body punch but Gullion moves out of range.
Crunch! Gullion slams his shin into Kallio's torso.
Gullion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kallio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gullion prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kallio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kallio scores with a shot to the side of Gullion's head.
Kallio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Gullion on the inside.
Kallio pushes Gullion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gullion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Kallio.
Gullion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gullion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gullion swings wildly with an uppercut but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tino Kallio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullion breaks from the clinch.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
Gullion lands a slapping body shot.
Gullion blocks a jab.
Gullion blocks a leg kick.
Gullion feints and then cracks Kallio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kallio down.
Gullion is looking to clinch.
Kallio has a takedown stuffed.
Gullion is looking to counter the offense by Kallio and move into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gullion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kallio.
It appears Gullion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gullion moves out of range of the body kick.
Gullion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Gullion moved away.
Kallio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gullion.
Kallio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kallio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gullion takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Kallio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gullion defends it well.
Gullion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gullion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kallio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gullion counters with a stiff right hand.
Kallio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gullion 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio jabs Gullion right on the nose. Gullion blinks but takes it well.
Kallio looks to land a right hand but Gullion moved out of range.
Gullion moves into the clinch successfully.
Kallio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gullion seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kallio can turn it around.
Kallio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Kallio fails to land.
Kallio has a couple of punches blocked by Gullion.
Gullion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kallios head.
Kallio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gullion scores with a body shot.
Gullion wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olliver Gullion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gullion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olliver Gullion!
After winning the bout, Olliver Gullion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Ruxpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Theodore Ruxpin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Theodore Ruxpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leandro Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruxpin tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Ruxpin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Ruxpin is defending well.
Ruxpin trying to control from the bottom.
Ruxpin tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control but Ruxpin is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruxpin trying to control here.
Ruxpin is looking to improve his position.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruxpin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruxpin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruxpin is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ruxpin trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ruxpin tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones wants to control but Ruxpin is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruxpin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruxpin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruxpin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Ruxpin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ruxpin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Ruxpin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Ruxpin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Ruxpin has him pressed against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruxpin smiles and moves away.
Theodore Ruxpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones.
Ruxpin cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruxpin pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ruxpin.
Ruxpin lands a shoulder strike.
Ruxpin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Ruxpin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Ruxpin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruxpin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruxpin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Ruxpin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruxpin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ruxpin won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruxpin lands with a left to the head.
Ruxpin scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruxpin has him pressed against the cage.
Ruxpin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Ruxpin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Ruxpin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruxpin tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Ruxpin lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruxpin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruxpin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Ruxpin misses with some punches.
Ruxpin avoiding damage.
Ruxpin lands a shoulder strike.
Ruxpin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruxpin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Ruxpin tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Ruxpin lands with a left to the head.
Ruxpin tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Ruxpin back against the cage.
Jones tries to circle away but Ruxpin has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Ruxpin 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.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruxpin misses its target.
Ruxpin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruxpin gets a clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Ruxpin pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Ruxpin on the inside.
Ruxpin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones jumps guard but Ruxpin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Theodore Ruxpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Ruxpin.
Ruxpin is working Jones over against the cage.
Ruxpin has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruxpin lands with a light punch inside.
Ruxpin is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruxpin has his back to the cage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Ruxpin.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruxpin won't allow it.
Ruxpin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruxpin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruxpin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruxpin.
Ruxpin tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruxpin avoids the damage to the body.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones wants to break free but Ruxpin has control.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Ruxpin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruxpin.
Ruxpin has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruxpin has double underhooks.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Ruxpin tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Ruxpin back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Ruxpin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Ruxpin is controlling the position.
Ruxpin keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Ruxpin.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ruxpin lands an uppercut.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruxpin has double underhooks.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Ruxpin is proving a slippery customer.
Ruxpin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruxpin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruxpin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruxpin wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ruxpin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruxpin has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ruxpin trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Ruxpin controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Theodore Ruxpin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Ruxpin keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Ruxpin.
Ruxpin lands a shot to the body.
Ruxpin lands a knee to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Ruxpin.
Ruxpin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruxpin gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Ruxpin on the inside.
Ruxpin landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ruxpin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Ruxpin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ruxpin looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Leandro Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruxpin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ruxpin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Ruxpin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruxpin.
Ruxpin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Ruxpin.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruxpin throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruxpin working aggressively here.
Ruxpin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruxpin lands a nice uppercut.
Ruxpin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Ruxpin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruxpin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruxpin trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruxpin.
Ruxpin lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruxpin lands a left hand.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Ruxpin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruxpin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ruxpin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruxpin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruxpin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruxpin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Ruxpin.
Ruxpin landing knees to the head.
Ruxpin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Ruxpin has him pressed against the cage.
Ruxpin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ruxpin uses from the top position.
Ruxpin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruxpin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruxpin is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruxpin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ruxpin controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruxpin wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruxpin thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Leandro Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruxpin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ruxpin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones wants to control but Ruxpin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruxpin wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruxpin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Ruxpin eventually gives up the hold.
Ruxpin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jones still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jones has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Theodore Ruxpin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
My spies in English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ruxpin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Ruxpin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruxpin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Ruxpin!
An out of breath Theodore Ruxpin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bary Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legstrong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sable - Surf. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bary Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Legstrong!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Legstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Allen as Legstrong shoots in.
Legstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legstrong shoots in for a double leg but Allen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Legstrong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Legstrong looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Legstrong fails with the takedown
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bary Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Legstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen scores with a nice strike.
Legstrong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legstrong feints the counter takedown.
Legstrong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen is looking to improve his position.
Legstrong is looking to take a break and control but Allen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Allen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Legstrong.
Allen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legstrong trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Legstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Legstrong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Allen finds it's way through Legstrong's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bary Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legstrong avoids a kick to the body.
Legstrong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legstrong shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Allen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen, which made it look bad.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen misses with a leg kick
and Legstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legstrong darts in looking for a takedown but Allen gets double underhooks and turns Legstrong into the cage.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Legstrong is just out of range.
Legstrong scores with a punch to the head.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Legstrong slips the punch.
Allen scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Allen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Legstrong.
Allen keeps Legstrong at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legstrong moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Allen connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Allen misses.
Legstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Allen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Allen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legstrong's calf.
Legstrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legstrong.
Allen scores with a nice strike.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Legstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen's corner calls for a 1-2. Allen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bary Allen 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.
A leg kick checked by Legstrong.
Allen takes one to the side of the head.
Allen misses with a head kick.
Legstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allen swivels and escapes.
Legstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. Legstrong pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Legstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Bary Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Legstrong.
Legstrong missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Legstrong dives in for a single leg takedown but Allen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Legstrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen stuffs the takedown attempt from Legstrong. Legstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
Allen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Allen throws a low kick but Legstrong moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen stuffs the takedown attempt from Legstrong. Legstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
Legstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allen circles away.
Legstrong dives in and scores a takedown into Allen's guard.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Allen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Legstrong passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen is looking for a sweep.
Legstrong trying to control the action but Allen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Legstrong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Allen is looking for a sweep. Legstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Allen is in trouble now - Legstrong has advanced to mount!
Legstrong looking for a guillotine from mount but Allen is having none of it.
Allen working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong avoids the attempt from Allen to control.
Legstrong seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Allen is holding on tight.
Allen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Legstrong looking for a guillotine from mount but Allen is having none of it.
Allen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Allen wants to control but Legstrong is having none of it.
Legstrong looking to secure an arm triangle but Allen defends it well.
Allen wants to hold on but Legstrong pushes him away.
Legstrong goes for an armbar but Allen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Allen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legstrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lance Legstrong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Legstrong fails with the takedown
and Allen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Allen throws a series of strikes that have Legstrong backpedaling.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Legstrong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Legstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Legstrong misses with an uppercut
and Allen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Legstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allen as he jumps to the side.
Bary Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Legstrong.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legstrong.
Allen tries to work over Legstrong's front leg with a kick but Legstrong checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Legstrong moves out of range as Allen throws a body kick.
Legstrong throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Legstrong.
Legstrong shoots in looking for a takedown. Allen tries to sprawl out of it but Legstrong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Allen does it's job there.
Allen misses with a hook.
Allen jabs Legstrong right on the nose. Legstrong blinks but takes it well.
Legstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allen as he jumps to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
A low kick from Allen is predictable there
enabling Legstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Legstrong is defended easily by Allen.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Legstrong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Allen is trying to defend but Legstrong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to improve his position but Legstrong is controlling well.
Legstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Legstrong trying to mount his opponent but Allen defends it.
Legstrong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen won't allow Legstrong to pass to mount.
Legstrong wants to take a breather but Allen is having none of it.
Allen trying to control but Legstrong postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Allen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Legstrong counters with a straight right hand.
Legstrong shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Legstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legstrong can do to turn this around?
Allen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legstrong.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Legstrong. That snapped Allen's head back.
Allen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legstrong looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
Allen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Legstrong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Allen looks to land a body kick but Legstrong moved away.
A big left from Allen misses.
Legstrong feints the counter takedown.
Legstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Allen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legstrong. That did some damage!
Legstrong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Legstrong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Legstrong trying to control the action but Allen is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bary Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bary Allen!
Bary Allen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belal Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Li's choice of entrance music: Fearless. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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188 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Pae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Belal Li!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pae throws a leg kick which misses Li's front leg but catches the back leg as Li tries to avoid it.
We've been told by Pae's head coaches at Xtreme HGH Fight Club (best in Amsterdam) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pae throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Li's head.
It looks like Belal Li has been cut.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pae. That's going to slow Li down.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pae wants to clinch.
Li takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Li clinches.
Pae managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Pae avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Pae.
Pae looking to stall.
Li with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pae managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li tries a knee to the head but Pae blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pae misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Pae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li prevents a body shot from Pae.
Pae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pae wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pae misses with a body punch.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Pae.
Pae using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pae has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pae tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Pae lands a left hand.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pae's face.
Li scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li avoiding damage as Pae throws knees to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pae.
Pae tries to stall but Li uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pae tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Pae back against the cage.
Pae works on Li's body with a couple of short punches.
Pae managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Pae pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pae slowing the pace effectively.
Pae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pae avoids it.
Pae misses with a knee to the head.
Pae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pae tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Pae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li managing to block the knees to the body from Pae.
Pae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pae blocks it with crossed arms.
Pae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pae pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pae.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Pae working aggressively here.
Pae lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pae missing with knees to the body.
Pae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pae lands with a light punch inside.
Pae working Li over with knees to the body.
Li looks winded!
Pae using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pae scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pae avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Pae crunches a lovely knee into Li's ribcage.
Pae drops Li with a big knee straight up the middle! Li is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Li is rocked!
Pae scores with a leg kick.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Pae finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Pae.
Pae cracks Li with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Li falls to his knees and Pae doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Pae!
A very excited looking Joe Pae 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rony Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rony Moraes told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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32
185 lbs
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175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rony Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moraes.
Moraes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moraes wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Moraes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Moraes walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Moraes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Moraes feints the counter takedown.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moraes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moraes looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moraes stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Moraes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moraes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moraes trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Moraes is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Moraes keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones parries the strikes from Moraes easily there. Moraes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones stops Moraes from passing to mount.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Moraes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moraes wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Moraes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Moraes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Moraes crashes against the mat.
Moraes tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Moraes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moraes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moraes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moraes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Moraes.
Moraes tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Moraes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Moraes trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
The ground and pound from Moraes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Moraes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moraes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moraes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moraes moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rony Moraes 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.
Moraes throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moraes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moraes throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Moraes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Moraes throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a jab to Moraes's midsection.
Moraes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Moraes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moraes defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Moraes throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Moraes only half commits.
Moraes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moraes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moraes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moraes with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Moraes slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Moraes moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moraes doesn't seem phased though.
Moraes misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Moraes with an uppercut!
Moraes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Moraes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moraes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moraes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moraes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moraes on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moraes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Moraes tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Moraes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moraes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moraes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Moraes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Moraes goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones postures up.
Rony Moraes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Moraes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones pushes down on Moraes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moraes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moraes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Moraes's head.
It looks like Jones has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Moraes lands with a slapping head kick.
Moraes misses with a head kick.
Moraes slips under a jab from Jones.
Moraes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Moraes throws a body shot but no joy.
Moraes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Moraes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moraes just misses with a punch to the body.
Moraes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes is looking to score with low kicks.
As Moraes looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo bu Moraes just gets out of the way.
Moraes scores with a jab to the head.
Moraes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Moraes looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Moraes slips under a jab.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moraes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moraes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moraes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moraes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Moraes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moraes.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Moraes's head but Moraes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Moraes swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Moraes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moraes is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Moraes throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moraes takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moraes under the eye.
Jones slips a jab from Moraes.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moraes.
Moraes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moraes has time to react.
Moraes throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moraes throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Moraes just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moraes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moraes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moraes throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moraes.
Moraes moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones cracks Moraes with an open hand slap.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moraes. Moraes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Moraes saw that one coming.
Jones tests Moraes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moraes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moraes doesn't seem phased though.
Jones misses the jab.
Moraes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moraes tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Moraes slips under a jab from Jones.
Moraes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moraes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Moraes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Moraes's defenses.
Moraes is rocked!
Moraes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moraes is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Moraes misses with a head kick.
Jones fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Moraes square on the jaw! Damn, Moraes is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Jones!
An out of breath Jon Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnito Mustacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov has chosen Korn - Hey Daddy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Donnito Mustacho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
215 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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25
210 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnito Mustacho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kamenov checks the leg kick.
Kamenov throws a leg kick but Mustacho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mustacho half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mustacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamenov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mustacho counters with a left and a right that stings Kamenov.
Mustacho tries to score with a low kick but Kamenov moves his leg out of the way.
Kamenov throws out a loose jab but Mustacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mustacho digs a good hook to Kamenov's body.
Kamenov misses with a straight left.
Kamenov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kamenov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamenov lands with a hook. Mustacho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenov throws a leg kick which misses Mustacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Mustacho tries to avoid it.
Mustacho throws a leg kick which misses Kamenov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamenov tries to avoid it.
Jab by Kamenov.
Mustacho is looking to slow Kamenov down with leg kicks.
Kamenov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mustacho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mustacho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamenov. That did some damage!
A jab from Kamenov misses.
Mustacho misses with a body kick.
Mustacho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamenov.
Mustacho avoids a kick to the body.
Mustacho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kamenov. That one must have hurt.
Kamenov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mustacho counters with a low kick, right behind Kamenov 's knee.
Mustacho throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kamenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamenov throws the left hand but Mustacho avoids the punch easily.
Kamenov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mustacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamenov. Kamenov obviously looking to wear him down.
Mustacho throws a hook but Kamenov avoids it easily.
Mustacho blocks a jab.
Kamenov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mustacho counters with a good low kick that Kamenov was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Kamenov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mustacho doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov moves forwards but Mustacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
Mustacho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kamenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamenov misses with a low kick.
Mustacho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Mustacho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamenov looks to land a body kick but Mustacho moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Mustacho. Those never looked like landing.
Kamenov wants to slow Mustacho down by chopping away at his legs.
Mustacho scores with a leg kick.
Mustacho tries to land a front kick but Kamenov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mustacho lands a jab to the nose.
Kamenov avoids the head kick by Mustacho.
Kamenov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamenov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kamenov lands with an overhand left.
Mustacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mustacho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho scores with a punch to the head.
Kamenov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamenov throws a hook but Mustacho blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamenov misses the target.
Kamenov misses with a body shot.
Kamenov throws a shot from downtown. Mustacho moves away and avoids it.
Kamenov looks for the body kick but Mustacho saw that one coming.
Kamenov throws a big shot that misses.
Mustacho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mustacho walks into a stiff left hand from Kamenov.
Mustacho digs a good hook to Kamenov's body.
Mustacho misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Kamenov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mustacho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kamenov misses with a straight right.
A solid body kick from Mustacho.
Mustacho misses the shot to the body.
Kamenov unleashes a big counter combination but Mustacho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mustacho throws out a loose jab but Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov misses with an uppercut. Mustacho saw that one coming.
Kamenov misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenov lands a really nice looking cross but Mustacho seems unphased.
Mustacho lands with a hook. Kamenov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamenov moves out of range as Mustacho throws a body kick.
Kamenov blocks a low kick nicely.
Mustacho blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Jab by Mustacho.
Kamenov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamenov throws a leg kick but Mustacho checks it.
Mustacho throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kamenov avoids it.
Mustacho is looking to land body kicks.
Mustacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mustacho throwing a counter right hand but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov tries to score with a low kick but Mustacho moves his leg out of the way.
And Mustacho counters with a quick kick to the body but Kamenov blocks it.
Mustacho connects with a right hand. Kamenov shakes it off.
Kamenov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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 Donnito Mustacho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mustacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamenov.
Mustacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Kamenov clobbers Mustacho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamenov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kamenov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mustacho misses the body punch
and Kamenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mustacho has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mustacho checks a leg kick.
Kamenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mustacho feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big left from Kamenov misses.
Kamenov misses with a low kick as Mustacho jumps back.
Mustacho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kamenov's head.
Mustacho moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamenov.
As Kamenov backs away, Mustacho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mustacho.
Mustacho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kamenov throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Kamenov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho checks a low kick from Kamenov.
Mustacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamenov.
Mustacho tests Kamenov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mustacho drops his hands momentarily and Kamenov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mustacho throws out a leg kick but Kamenov moves out of range and Mustacho only half commits.
Kamenov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mustacho.
Kamenov misses with a kick to the body.
Mustacho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aleksandar Kamenov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mustacho scores with a decent looking hook.
Mustacho misses with an uppercut.
Kamenov throws a body punch but Mustacho moves out of range.
Mustacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustacho moves away.
Kamenov misses with a straight right.
Mustacho cracks the inside of Kamenov's front leg.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kamenov. Kamenov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustacho blocks a low kick nicely.
Mustacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamenov.
Mustacho backing away here, and Kamenov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mustacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Kamenov.
Mustacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenov moves away.
Kamenov scores with a one two! Mustacho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kamenov 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.
Mustacho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamenov's calf.
Kamenov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mustacho. That did some damage!
That kick from Kamenov tenderised Mustacho's leg. Mustacho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Kamenov. Those never looked like landing.
Kamenov throws a body punch but Mustacho moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mustacho.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kamenov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mustacho - the referee stops the clock and Kamenov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mustacho. Kamenov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho throws out a loose jab but Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Mustacho.
Mustacho lands with a good body shot.
Kamenov misses with a body shot.
Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mustacho.
Mustacho blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamenov misses the target.
Mustacho scores with a nice head shot.
Kamenov misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mustacho. That's going to slow Kamenov down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mustacho!
Nice cross by Kamenov.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mustacho's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mustacho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamenov.
A head kick misses from Mustacho.
Mustacho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamenov throws out the jab.
Kamenov misses with a double jab.
Kamenov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Kamenov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mustacho tried to score with a low kick but Kamenov checks it.
Mustacho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Kamenov.
Mustacho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mustacho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamenov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamenov throws a right hand that misses
and Mustacho counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mustacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamenov.
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 Donnito Mustacho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kamenov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Mustacho.
Kamenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustacho.
Mustacho ducks under a wild hook from Kamenov.
Kamenov loads up on a big right hand but Mustacho slips the punch.
Mustacho throws a low kick but Kamenov avoids it.
Kamenov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kamenov lands with a kick to the temple. Mustacho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mustacho staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mustacho.
Kamenov scores with a leg kick.
Mustacho tried to score with a low kick but Kamenov checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mustacho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mustacho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mustacho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mustacho throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kamenov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov moves out of range as Mustacho throws a body kick.
Kamenov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamenov scores with a nice right hand.
Mustacho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kamenov misses with a low kick.
Mustacho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kamenov throws a sloppy head kick and Mustacho moves out of range easily.
Mustacho checks a leg kick.
Kamenov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mustacho sizes up Kamenov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mustacho scores with a nice head shot.
Kamenov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustacho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamenov's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamenov misses the target.
It looked like Mustacho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamenov.
Mustacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kamenov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mustacho.
Kamenov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mustacho counters with a low kick, right behind Kamenov 's knee.
Good work by Mustacho as he checks the leg kick.
Kamenov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mustacho.
Kamenov cracks Mustacho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamenov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mustacho looks to land a body kick but Kamenov moved away.
Mustacho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamenov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mustacho.
Kamenov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mustacho, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamenov checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mustacho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamenov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamenov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kamenov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kamenov is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustacho finish him?
Kamenov tries to bum rush Mustacho with a series of wild strikes but Mustacho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Kamenov.
Mustacho lands with a nice body punch.
Kamenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mustacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamenov.
Mustacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamenov.
Mustacho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamenov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mustacho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamenov seems to have recovered his senses.
Mustacho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mustacho lands 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!
Kamenov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Mustacho lands.
Kamenov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamenov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mustacho misses with a body punch
and Kamenov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kamenov.
Mustacho cracks the inside of Kamenov's front leg.
Mustacho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamenov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mustacho fakes the leg kick and cracks Kamenov in the body.
Kamenov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mustacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mustacho is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamenov needs to keep his hands up - Mustacho had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kamenov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mustacho - the referee stops the clock and Kamenov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mustacho. Kamenov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kamenov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by Kamenov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnito Mustacho clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kamenov throws a leg kick which misses Mustacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Mustacho tries to avoid it.
Kamenov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mustacho lands a slapping body shot.
Mustacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamenov is just out of range.
Kamenov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamenov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mustacho counters with a thumping low kick.
Kamenov throws a lazy right hand but Mustacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mustacho misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Kamenov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamenov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mustacho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mustacho misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamenov checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov throws a low kick but Mustacho avoids it.
Mustacho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mustacho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range and Mustacho settles back down.
Kamenov looks to throw the jab but Mustacho is out of range.
Kamenov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamenov jabs at Mustacho's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamenov misses with a straight left.
Kamenov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kamenov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mustacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
You can see that Kamenov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A looping hook to the body misses from Mustacho. Kamenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mustacho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mustacho feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mustacho checks a leg kick nicely.
Mustacho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mustacho looks to land a body kick but Kamenov moved away.
Kamenov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mustacho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mustacho delivers a nice body kick.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Mustacho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamenov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mustacho throws a nice head kick!
Kamenov swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustacho drops Kamenov with a beautiful combination! Kamenov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mustacho is looking for the KO!
Mustacho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamenov's calf.
Mustacho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kamenov throws a jab when Mustacho was well out of range.
Kamenov loads up on a big right hand but Mustacho slips the punch.
As Kamenov backs away, Mustacho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kamenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mustacho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kamenov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mustacho scrambles back to his feet.
Kamenov throws a leg kick
and Mustacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mustacho blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Mustacho jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kamenov throws the left hand but Mustacho avoids the punch easily.
Kamenov throws a body punch but Mustacho moves out of range.
Mustacho is looking to counter punch.
Kamenov throws a hook but Mustacho avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mustacho scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Mustacho.
Mustacho throws a leg kick but Kamenov checks it.
Kamenov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mustacho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kamenov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kamenov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mustacho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mustacho scores with a hook to the body. Kamenov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mustacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with a few strikes there.
Kamenov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kamenov tests Mustacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Kamenov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kamenov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamenov.
Kamenov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Mustacho finds it's way through Kamenov's defenses.
Mustacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamenov can do to turn this around?
Mustacho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mustacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mustacho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamenov on the side of the head.
Mustacho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mustacho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kamenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Kamenov backs away, Mustacho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mustacho misses with a right hand
and Kamenov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mustacho thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Kamenov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamenov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mustacho.
Mustacho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mustacho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnito Mustacho had his way with Aleksandar Kamenov in that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov'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. And we move into the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kamenov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mustacho - the referee stops the clock and Kamenov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mustacho. Kamenov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kamenov misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mustacho.
Mustacho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mustacho misses with an uppercut.
Mustacho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamenov's head backwards.
Mustacho throws the kick towards the body but Kamenov avoids it.
Mustacho throws a leg kick
letting Kamenov counter with a right hand.
Mustacho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamenov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mustacho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mustacho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustacho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Kamenov tenderised Mustacho's leg. Mustacho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mustacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a hook to the side of Mustacho's head but Mustacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenov throws a leg kick but Mustacho sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Mustacho.
Kamenov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mustacho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kamenov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mustacho checks it well.
Kamenov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mustacho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mustacho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mustacho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kamenov throws a leg kick
and Mustacho counters with a nice uppercut.
Mustacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mustacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mustacho 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.
Kamenov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mustacho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustacho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamenov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aleksandar Kamenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov swings widly with a right hand
and Mustacho counters with a right hand to the body.
Mustacho scores with a hook.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Mustacho.
Kamenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustacho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mustacho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamenov's calf.
Kamenov throws the left hand but Mustacho avoids the punch easily.
Mustacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamenov.
Mustacho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kamenov on the side of the head.
A low kick from Kamenov misses
and Mustacho counters with a huge left! Kamenov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mustacho isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kamenov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mustacho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnito Mustacho!
Donnito Mustacho retains his light heavyweight title!
Donnito Mustacho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bickle comes to the cage accompanied by Edu Kehäkettunen & Stig Dogg - Kullii . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Centurion!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Bickle.
Centurion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bickle's calf.
Centurion blocks a low kick nicely.
Bickle misses with a body shot.
Centurion lands with a straight right. Bickle didn't see that one coming.
Centurion throws a chopping leg kick but Bickle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Centurion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Centurion - that will leave a mark!
Centurion scoring well with a low kick there.
Centurion 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.
Bickle lands a high kick!
It looks like Carlos Centurion has been cut.
Crunch! Centurion slams his shin into Bickle's torso.
Bickle tests Centurion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bickle misses with a few strikes there.
Bickle misses the shot to the body.
Centurion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bickle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sali in the buildup to the fight.
Centurion throws a leg kick which misses Bickle's front leg but catches the back leg as Bickle tries to avoid it.
Bickle looks to land a body kick but Centurion moved away.
A little jabbing left from Centurion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Centurion.
Centurion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bickle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion scores with a kick to the body.
Bickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Centurion misses with the body kick
and Bickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bickle with a hook.
Bickle ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
Bickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bickle throws a leg kick
and Centurion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Centurion scores with a spinning back kick!
Centurion lands a nice looking body kick.
Bickle delivers a nice body kick.
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Centurion.
Centurion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bickle lands a nice hook to Centurion's body. Centurion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centurion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bickle.
Bickle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Centurion lands a leg kick that knocks Bickle off balance momentarily.
Centurion avoids the head kick by Bickle.
Centurion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Centurion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Centurion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Centurion misses the shot to the body.
Bickle checks the leg kick.
Centurion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Centurion swings widly with a right hand
and Bickle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Centurion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Centurion throws a right hand that misses
and Bickle counters with a thumping low kick.
Bickle lands with an uppercut that bounces Centurion off the cage and back into range.
Centurion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bickle throws a nice looking combination but Centurion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Centurion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Centurion throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bickle takes a swing at Centurion's ribcage but misses.
Bickle is looking to land body kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Bickle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Centurion just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBickle.
Centurion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bickle.
Centurion raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Crunch! Centurion slams his shin into Bickle's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion thumps Bickle with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Centurion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bickle checks a leg kick.
Bickle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bickle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Centurion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bickle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Centurion.
Centurion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bickle is able to avoid easily.
Centurion throws a body kick that misses
letting Bickle counter with a right hand.
Bickle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Centurion does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Centurion thumps Bickle with a low kick.
Centurion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bickle throws a body punch but Centurion moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Bickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centurion tries a head kick but it misses.
Bickle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Centurion checks a low kick from Bickle.
Bickle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Centurion.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bickle moves away.
Bickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Centurion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Centurion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bickle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Centurion.
Bickle throwing a counter right hand but Centurion manages to avoid it.
Centurion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Centurion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Centurion lands a nice shot to the body.
Bickle looks for the body kick but Centurion saw that one coming.
Bickle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bickle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Centurion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Bickle misses.
Bickle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Bickle.
Centurion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Centurion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Centurion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bickle. Centurion shrugs it off though.
Centurion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bickle doesn't seem bothered though.
Bickle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bickle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bickle lands with a good body shot.
Bickle throws a hook to the side of Centurion's head but Centurion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle throws a leg kick but Centurion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Centurion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Centurion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Centurion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle.
Bickle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bickle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bickle.
Bickle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Centurion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bickle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bickle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Centurion. That did some 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!
Some bone on bone action there as Centurion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Centurion misses with a low kick as Bickle jumps back.
Centurion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bickle.
Centurion scores with a body shot.
Bickle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Centurion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Centurion connects with a right hand. Bickle shakes it off.
Centurion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bickle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Centurion connects with an inside leg kick.
Centurion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bickle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Centurion scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Bickle as he connects with a hook.
Bickle misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Centurion.
Bickle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Centurion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Travis Bickle is winning the standup battle so far.
Centurion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bickle dips to his left and cracks Centurion with an uppercut!
Centurion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bickle manages to avoid it.
Bickle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Centurion checks a leg kick.
Bickle misses with a low kick.
Bickle lands a nice looking body shot.
Bickle throws a looping overhand right but Centurion ducks down to avoid it.
Centurion feints a counter leg kick.
Centurion lands with an uppercut that bounces Bickle off the cage and back into range.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Bickle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bickle feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Centurion scores with a head kick. Bickle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bickle stuns Centurion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Centurion lands with a nice body punch.
Centurion tries to land a body kick
and Bickle counters with a straight right hand.
Centurion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle moves forwards but Centurion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Bickle finds it's way through Centurion's defenses.
Centurion throws a head kick that misses.
Centurion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bickle doesn't seem bothered though.
Bickle keeps Centurion at a distance using the push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Centurion.
Bickle drives through and clinches with Centurion against the cage.
Bickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Centurion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Centurion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bickle is defending well for now.
Centurion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bickle.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Centurion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bickle struggles to land a body shot inside as Centurion controls his hands.
Bickle avoiding damage as Centurion throws knees to the body.
Centurion blocks a body shot from Bickle.
Bickle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Centurion misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle tries a body shot but Centurion blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bickle.
That has opened up Carlos Centurion's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle pushes Centurion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Centurion in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle digs a right hand into Centurion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Centurion's gas tank.
Centurion is breathing heavily.
Bickle tries a body shot but Centurion blocks it.
Centurion misses with a body punch.
Centurion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Centurion lands a nice elbow.
Bickle struggles to land a body shot inside as Centurion controls his hands.
Centurion breaks the clinch.
Bickle throws a hook but Centurion avoids it easily.
Centurion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Centurion moves out of range of the body kick.
Centurion tries to land a leg kick but Bickle saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Centurion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Bickle tenderised Centurion's leg. Centurion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bickle scores with a leg kick.
Centurion throws a leg kick
enabling Bickle to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
That's time! Bickle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Centurion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bickle is out of range and Centurion settles back down.
Bickle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Centurion throws out a leg kick but Bickle moves out of range and Centurion only half commits.
Bickle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Centurion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bickle moves out of range as Centurion throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Bickle.
Centurion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Centurion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Centurion.
Bickle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Centurion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Centurion moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bickle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Centurion.
Centurion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Centurion scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion misses with a looping right.
Bickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Centurion.
Bickle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bickle staying out of range there.
Centurion punishes Bickle's body with a nice straight punch.
Centurion avoids the body shot from Bickle.
Centurion misses with an uppercut.
Centurion throws a big shot that misses.
Bickle scores with a kick to the body.
Centurion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bickle checks it well.
Bickle lands a jab to the head.
Centurion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bickle's calf.
A big left from Bickle misses.
Centurion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Bickle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Centurion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Bickle misses its target.
Centurion lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle throws a shot from downtown. Centurion moves away and avoids it.
Bickle throws a right and a left that Centurion avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centurion thuds his shin into the meat of Bickle's side.
Centurion avoids a kick to the body.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bickle misses with a head kick.
Centurion throws a jab but it's blocked by Bickle.
A leg kick checked by Centurion.
Bickle throws a solid leg kick but Centurion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bickle.
Bickle checks a leg kick.
Centurion takes a swing at Bickle's ribcage but misses.
Centurion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Centurion.
Bickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centurion manages to avoid it.
Centurion scores with a jab to the body.
Bickle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle connects with an inside leg kick.
Centurion blocks the body kick.
Centurion blocks a jab.
Centurion lands with a nice body kick.
Centurion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Centurion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Centurion throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
Bickle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Centurion. Centurion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Centurion.
Centurion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Centurion.
Centurion catches Bickle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bickle looks to land a right hand but Centurion moved out of range.
Bickle misses with an uppercut.
Centurion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Centurion loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Bickle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Centurion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle throws a low kick but Centurion moves out of range easily.
Bickle moves out of range as Centurion throws a body kick.
Bickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bickle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Centurion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bickles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Centurion ducks under a wild hook from Bickle.
Centurion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bickle. Bickle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Centurion moves out of range of the body kick from Bickle.
A slow jab from Bickle misses its intended target.
Centurion lands a leg kick that knocks Bickle off balance momentarily.
Centurion scores with a head kick.
Centurion missing with a left hand there. Bickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Centurion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bickle at a distance.
Centurion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bickle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Centurion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bickle, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Centurion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Centurion 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Centurion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thornton comes to the cage accompanied by Pusha T - Exodus 23:1. Terrence Thornton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrence Thornton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thornton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Thornton.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thornton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cartel Muerte in the buildup to the fight.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a nice body shot.
Daniels pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thornton is out of range and Daniels settles back down.
Thornton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thornton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daniels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels tries to bum rush Thornton with a series of wild strikes but Thornton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daniels swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Thornton circles away.
Thornton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daniels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daniels 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thornton backing away here, and Daniels unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thornton gets tackled into the cage by Daniels. Daniels maintains the clinch.
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorntons head.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thornton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thornton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
Thornton misses with a punch on the inside.
Thornton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton wants to take the fight to the mat but Daniels manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to work over Thornton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
Daniels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Daniels - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thornton breaks the clinch.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thornton throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
Daniels walks into a straight right hand from Thornton.
A low kick from Thornton misses
enabling Daniels to counter with a crisp jab.
Thornton swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton gets tackled into the cage by Daniels. Daniels maintains the clinch.
Daniels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Thornton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thornton breaks the clinch.
Thornton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daniels looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Daniels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thornton is controlling him well.
Thornton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thornton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thornton working the body and head with strikes.
Thornton looking to control but instead Daniels has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Thornton moves nicely into side control.
Thornton tries to score with some ground and pound. Daniels controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thornton landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Thornton.
Daniels wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Thornton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
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 Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daniels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thornton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thornton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thornton misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
Daniels tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thornton tries to land a body kick
enabling Daniels to counter with a crisp jab.
Thornton missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thornton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daniels checks the leg kick.
Thornton takes the fight into the clinch.
Jack Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton missing with knees to the body.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Thornton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thornton is trying to force a seperation but Daniels has the dominant position.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thornton working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thornton as Daniels tries to tie him up.
Thornton taking a breather.
Thornton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daniels after a bit of a struggle.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Thornton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thornton throws a leg kick that misses.
Daniels tries to counter with a clinch but Thornton shakes him off and moves away.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
Daniels is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thornton takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels wants to stall.
Thornton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton is trying to maintain a safe position but Daniels gets an underhook and turns Thornton into the cage.
Thornton is trying to trip Daniels. He has hold of a leg but Daniels is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thornton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Thornton is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.
Thornton stops Daniels from standing up.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thornton.
Thornton throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
Thornton won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jack Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Thornton is avoiding it.
Thornton looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Thornton.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Thornton looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Daniels blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thornton.
Thornton tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniels lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thornton lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Thornton does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daniels swivels and escapes.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thornton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thornton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thornton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Thornton.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thornton - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches.
Thornton tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thornton.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Thornton controls the action.
Thornton lands a body shot.
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton dominated that second round.
That's time! Thornton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Thornton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Thornton is avoiding it.
Thornton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniels sprawls well. Daniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Terrence Thornton is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Thornton backs off Daniels throws a huge counter combo but Thornton manages to avoid it all.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Thornton pushes him off.
Daniels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daniels but Daniels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Daniels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick from Thornton.
Thornton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels slowing the pace effectively.
Daniels gets underhooks to prevent Thornton's takedown attempt.
Daniels tries a body shot but Thornton blocks it.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thornton working aggressively here.
Thornton looking to stall.
Thornton being controlled against the cage.
Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Thornton's head.
Thornton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daniels smiles and moves away.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Thornton is avoiding it.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thornton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daniels scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels slips under a jab.
Daniels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thornton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Daniels is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thornton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daniels counters with an outside leg kick.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thornton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels drops his hands momentarily and Thornton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton is looking to land body kicks.
Daniels lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Thornton sets himself, and Daniels steps forward looking for the clinch! Thornton avoids it this time.
Daniels throws a good cross that connects.
Daniels instigates a clinch.
Thornton letting Daniels take a breather here.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Thornton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Thornton misses.
Thornton looks to throw a body kick
and Daniels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thornton's knee momentarily.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thornton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thornton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thornton moves into range and clinches up with Daniels.
Daniels gets through Thornton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thornton.
Thornton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels wants to stall.
Daniels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton misses with some punches.
Thornton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thornton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thornton trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thornton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thornton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daniels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thornton tries to stall but Daniels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jack Daniels just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thornton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daniels counters with a two punch combo.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thornton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thornton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Daniels wants to clinch.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Thornton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daniels flicks out a counter leg kick but Thornton steps away.
Thornton scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Daniels.
Thornton misses with a shot to the body
and Thornton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Thornton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thornton has a takedown stuffed.
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thornton with a hook.
Daniels wants to clinch.
Daniels moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thornton is trying to break free.
Thornton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daniels walks away with a smile on his face. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thornton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Thornton misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Thornton misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thornton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniels is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels wants to counter the offense by Thornton and move into the clinch position.
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thornton drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thornton is controlling him.
Thornton looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daniels wants to stand but Thornton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Thornton.
Daniels stands up over Thornton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton has his hands on Daniels's head, controlling the position.
Daniels postures up.
Terrence Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thornton managing to control the position.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Daniels.
Thornton pushes Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels is trying to stall.
Thornton is trying to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Thornton throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thornton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thornton dives in and grabs Daniels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes down on Thornton's head and hops out.
Thornton tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
and Daniels counters with a two punch combo.
Daniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daniels wants it to stay on the feet.
Thornton sets himself, and Daniels steps forward looking for the clinch! Thornton avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Thornton misses its target.
Thornton throws a leg kick but Daniels sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thornton swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Daniels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Daniels releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thornton scores with a nice right hand.
Thornton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thornton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Thornton looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Thornton circles away.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thornton backing away here, and Daniels unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
Thornton swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Daniels moves out of range of the leg kick from Thornton.
Daniels moves out of range as Thornton throws a body kick.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thornton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daniels slips under a jab from Thornton.
Thornton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daniels slaps away a takedown attempt from Thornton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Thornton is avoiding it.
Thornton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daniels tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thornton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniels tries to clinch but Thornton is having none of it.
Daniels blocks a jab.
Thornton tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels rushes Thornton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thornton pulls Daniels into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daniels controls the pace.
Daniels wants to stand but Thornton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thornton wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Thornton controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thornton is on top in guard.
Thornton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thornton trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thornton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thornton looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daniels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thornton is proving hard to escape from.
Thornton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
Thornton managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Daniels.
I think Thornton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Terrence Thornton retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Killing in the name of.... Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodbrok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lodbrok lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Lodbrok moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lodbrok. Ragnarson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lodbrok thumps Ragnarson with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Lodbrok.
Ragnarson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lodbrok circles away.
Lodbrok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lodbrok lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lodbrok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Lodbrok. No joy for Ragnarson on that attempt.
Ragnarson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lodbrok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ragnarson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lodbrok!
Ragnarson avoids the attempt from Lodbrok to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok is in a horrible position here. Ragnarson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ragnarson raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Bjorn Lodbrok has been cut.
We've been hearing that Ragnarson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ragnarson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lodbrok badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ragnarson around the waist but Ragnarson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ragnarson is the winner by TKO! Ragnarson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
Our winner, Gustav Ragnarson, 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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