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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurokawa Kenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Walken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurokawa Kenji has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
44 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Kurokawa Kenji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Christopher Walken!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenji shoots in for a takedown but Walken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenji shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walken defends it nicely.
Kenji fails with the takedown
and Walken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurokawa Kenji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kenji is defended easily by Walken.
Walken throws out a counter right but Kenji avoids it with no problem.
Walken looks to land a combination. Kenji sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Kurokawa Kenji has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kenji with that takedown attempt.
Christopher Walken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walken takes the fight into the clinch.
Kenji misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kenji.
Kenji is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walken to keep the fight standing.
Kenji tries to throw a body punch but Walken avoids it by throwing Kenji back against the cage.
Walken blocking some punches.
Walken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenji defending well as Walken loads up on a big left hand.
Kenji shoots in and gets a takedown into Walken's guard.
Walken working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenji accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenji keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walken's head.
Walken is trying to control the position but Kenji postures up.
Kenji being controlled here momentarily.
Kenji throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji throwing strikes from guard but Walken blocks nicely.
Walken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenji is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenji drops back looking for a leg! Walken is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walken manages to kick Kenji off! Kenji jumps back into Walken's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenji accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji is looking to work some ground and pound but Walken has wrist control.
Kenji with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Walken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenji postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenji throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that Walken has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kenji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walken works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenji tries to free his leg and advance position but Walken is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenji keeps the fight on the outside.
Walken throws a head kick that misses
and Kenji counters with a body kick that stops Walken in his tracks momentarily.
Walken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenji shoots in but Walken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walken throws a low kick but Kenji moves out of range easily.
Kenji shoots in for a double leg but Walken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walken fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kenji, pushing him back against the cage.
Walken breaks the clinch.
Walken throws a leg kick but Kenji moved away.
Kenji keeps the fight on the outside.
Walken slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walken looks to land a left hand but Kenji moved out of range nicely.
Walken scores with a leg kick.
Kenji on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walken. Walken obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walken leaves Kenji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walken lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kenji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walken but Walken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Walken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurokawa Kenji's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kenji tries to clinch but Walken moves out of range.
Walken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenji at a distance.
Walken scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Kenji.
Walken throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Walken. That snapped Kenji's head back.
Walken lands with a kick to the temple. Kenji shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kurokawa Kenji's cut is getting worse.
Walken throws a right hand that Kenji ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenji also avoids with ease.
Walken has closed the distance and engaged Kenji in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walken wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenji won't allow it.
Kenji is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walken pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenji tries to pull guard but Walken holds him up against the cage and eventually Kenji drops back down to his feet.
Walken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenji shoots in but Walken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurokawa Kenji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenji moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christopher Walken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenji shoots in for a takedown but Walken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walken misses with a few strikes there.
Walken digs a good hook to Kenji's body.
Kenji takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenji shoots in but no luck this time.
Walken has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Walken.
Kenji tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walken smiles and moves away.
Kenji misses with a takedown attempt - Walken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Walken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenji seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kenji takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Walken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenji closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walken circles away.
Walken scores with a punch to the head.
Kenji gets tackled into the cage by Walken. Walken maintains the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walken is looking to break free of the clinch but Kenji has double underhooks.
A short right from Walken on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenji.
Walken lands with a left to the head.
Kurokawa Kenji's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Walken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Walken.
Kurokawa Kenji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Walken. No joy for Kenji on that attempt.
Walken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenji has time to react.
Walken swinging wildly here.
Kenji gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walken.
Walken throws a body shot but no joy.
Walken closes the distance and clinches.
Walken is trying to break the clinch but Kenji is controlling him.
Walken has a couple of punches blocked by Kenji.
Kenji jumps guard but Walken turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kenji breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenji shoots in for a double leg but Walken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenji misses with a takedown
and Walken counters with a left to the body.
Kenji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walken digs a good body shot into Kenji's ribs.
Walken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Walken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walken.
Jeez, Kurokawa Kenji's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Walken lands with a shot to the body.
Walken drops Kenji with a beautiful combination! Kenji stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Walken is looking for the KO!
Kenji is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kurokawa Kenji's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christopher Walken!
Christopher Walken managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Underworld Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Oosthuizen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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195 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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193 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Oosthuizen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oosthuizen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hathaway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hathaway throws a sloppy head kick and Oosthuizen moves out of range easily.
Oosthuizen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oosthuizen throws a combination. Hathaway tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oosthuizen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hathaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oosthuizen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oosthuizen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hathaway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oosthuizen tries to avoid it but Hathaway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oosthuizen to the ground. Oosthuizen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hathaway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hathaway moves into range and clinches up with Oosthuizen.
Oosthuizen tries a body shot but Hathaway blocks it.
Hathaway breaks the clinch.
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Hathaway avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oosthuizen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tommy Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hathaway misses with a hook. Oosthuizen ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Oosthuizen misses.
Hathaway tries to counter with a clinch but Oosthuizen shakes him off and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Hathaway. Those never looked like landing.
Hathaway staying out of range there.
Hathaway wants to counter the offense by Oosthuizen and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway tries to move into range but Oosthuizen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oosthuizen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hathaway manages to avoid it.
Hathaway throws a right and a left that Oosthuizen avoids nicely.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter punch.
Hathaway loads up on a big right hand but Oosthuizen slips the punch.
Hathaway fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oosthuizen lands a nice shot to the body.
Hathaway working aggressively here.
Oosthuizen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hathaway breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hathaway. Oosthuizen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oosthuizen throwing a counter right hand but Hathaway manages to avoid it.
Hathaway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oosthuizen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oosthuizen throwing a counter right hand but Hathaway manages to avoid it.
Tommy Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hathaway.
Oosthuizen throws out a loose jab but Hathaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hathaway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Oosthuizen. No joy for Hathaway on that attempt.
Oosthuizen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oosthuizen digs a good body shot into Hathaway's ribs.
Oosthuizen throws a one two combo.
A slow jab from Oosthuizen misses its intended target.
Hathaway takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oosthuizen throws a body punch but Hathaway moves out of range.
Hathaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oosthuizen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hathaway.
Hathaway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Oosthuizen to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Hathaway with that takedown attempt.
Oosthuizen with a jab.
Oosthuizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hathaway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway has his takedown stuffed
and Oosthuizen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Hathaway.
Tommy Oosthuizen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oosthuizen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hathaway in his tracks.
Oosthuizen catches Hathaway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hathaway moves forwards but Oosthuizen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oosthuizen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hathaway is rocked!
Hathaway tries to clinch up.
Hathaway is still on wobbly legs! Can Oosthuizen finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Oosthuizen. Hathaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hathaway seems to have recovered his senses.
Oosthuizen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hathaway tries to clinch
and Oosthuizen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hathaway doesn't manage to clinch there - Oosthuizen circles away.
A swing and a miss from Oosthuizen.
Hathaway slips a jab and a cross from Oosthuizen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hathaway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oosthuizen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hathaway forces Oosthuizen back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hathaway.
Hathaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen is pressed up against the cage. Hathaway has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oosthuizen down to the mat. Oosthuizen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hathaway gets the takedown into side control.
Oosthuizen is trying to buck Hathaway off.
Hathaway wants to control but Oosthuizen is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hathaway tries to move to mount but Oosthuizen blocks the move with his legs.
Hathaway tries to advance to mount but Oosthuizen instead regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Oosthuizen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hathaway is defended easily by Oosthuizen.
Hathaway needs to keep his hands up - Oosthuizen had a free shot at his head there.
Hathaway shoots and misses
and Hathaway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oosthuizen throws a leg kick but Hathaway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oosthuizen misses with a double jab.
Hathaway closes the distance but Oosthuizen moves to the side
and Oosthuizen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hathaway tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hathaway's hands.
Hathaway throws a series of strikes that have Oosthuizen backpedaling.
Oosthuizen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hathaway can do to turn this around?
Hathaway drives through and clinches with Oosthuizen against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oosthuizen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Oosthuizen on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen scores with a shoulder strike.
Hathaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oosthuizen lands a right hand.
Oosthuizen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Hathaway goes for a takedown attempt but Oosthuizen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tommy Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hathaway.
Hathaway swinging wildly here.
Oosthuizen cracks Hathaway with a good jab.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Hathaway's ribcage but misses.
Oosthuizen drops Hathaway with a beautiful combination! Hathaway stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oosthuizen is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosthuizen throws an overhand right that drops Hathaway like a sack of potatoes! Oosthuizen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Oosthuizen!
Our winner, Tommy Oosthuizen, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders comes to the cage accompanied by I Have a Dream. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rod Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanders has his takedown stuffed
and Dos Santos counters by clinching up.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanders is defending well.
Sanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dos Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders rushes Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos is working for takedown but Sanders is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders closes the distance and pushes Dos Santos back into the cage.
Dos Santos jumps guard and drags Sanders to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Dos Santos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Sanders postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Sanders slips nicely into half guard.
Dos Santos throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sanders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dos Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanders is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos trying to control here.
Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanders working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Sanders is controlling well.
Dos Santos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanders passes to side control.
Sanders 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.
Sanders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders lands a few punches from side control.
Sanders throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to control Sanders's posture but Sanders avoids it.
Dos Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sanders is taking a breather. Dos Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dos Santos manages to get to full guard.
Sanders slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dos Santos wants to control but Sanders postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Cain Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sanders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanders trying to mount his opponent but Dos Santos defends it.
Dos Santos is trying to stand.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos trying to hold on to Sanders's head to control him but Sanders postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos gets back to full guard.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Sanders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Sanders avoids it easily.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanders clinches.
Sanders pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Cain Dos Santos's cut even more.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanders just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dos Santos has picked Sanders up - he's going for a ride! Dos Santos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dos Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rod Sanders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanders keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanders manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanders is on top in guard.
Sanders trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders.
Sanders is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Sanders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Sanders tries to pass.
Sanders pushing down on Dos Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanders seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanders works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanders lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dos Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanders has a good base and remains in mount.
Dos Santos tries to lock up and control but Sanders gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dos Santos is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is still trying to improve position.
Sanders lands a heavy elbow.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position but Sanders isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanders postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dos Santos looks a forlorn figure.
The cut above Cain Dos Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sanders working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Santos is in no mood to give up.
Sanders landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cain Dos Santos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cain Dos Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rod Sanders!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rod Sanders waved his t-shirt featuring V-Mask Clothing (10%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 34 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ezra Ray!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strikes tries for a takedown but Ray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strikes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Ray.
Strikes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strikes somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Strikes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strikes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strikes counters by clinching up.
Ray misses with some punches.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
Strikes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
Strikes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ray managing to block the knees to the body from Strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Ray looks to land a combination but Strikes avoids it well.
Strikes has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ray.
Ray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strikes tries to counter by clinching up but Ray breaks away and moves out of range.
Strikes connects with a leg kick. Ray looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ray misses with a double jab
letting Strikes counter with a right hand.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ray tries a head kick but it misses.
Strikes throws a series of punches but Ray moves out of range.
Ray stuns Strikes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Ray circles away.
Strikes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes slips under a jab from Ray.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strikes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strikes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ray as he avoids it easily.
Ray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strikes on the side of the head.
No joy there for Ray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strikes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Strikes slips the punch.
Ray just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStrikes.
Ray throws a shot from downtown. Strikes moves away and avoids it.
Strikes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strikes moves out of range of the leg kick from Ray.
Ray throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes tries to clinch but Ray is having none of it.
Ray throws the kick towards the body but Strikes avoids it.
Strikes tries to counter with a takedown but Ray is quick to defend against it.
Strikes dives in for a single leg takedown but Ray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Strikes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strikes misses with a takedown
and Ray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strikes misses with a looping right.
Ray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ray feints and then cracks Strikes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strikes down.
Strikes darts in and clinches Ray up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ray lands a hook that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strikess head.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Strikes looking to slow down the pace here.
Strikes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strikes is trying to stall.
Strikes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Strikes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Strikes lands a shot to the body.
Strikes blocks the elbow strike.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strikes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ray.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ray clobbers Strikes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strikes tries to clinch up.
Strikes closes the distance and clinches.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strikes blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
Ray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Strikes trying to land knees to the body.
Strikes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Strikes blocks an uppercut.
Strikes blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray lands a shoulder strike.
Strikes blocks an elbow strike from Ray.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Ray throws a combination. Strikes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Strikes tries to clinch up but Ray circles away and keeps his distance.
Strikes tries to clinch up but Ray circles away and keeps his distance.
Strikes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ray.
Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strikes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ray counters with a straight right hand.
Strikes tries to land a front kick but Ray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray throws out a loose jab but Strikes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Strikes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Ray misses.
Strikes tries to clinch up.
Ray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strikes.
Ray swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
Ray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Ray looks to move away, Strikes throws a big counter combo bu Ray just gets out of the way.
Strikes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ray.
Strikes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ray circles away.
Strikes throws a head kick but Ray moves out of range.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray connects with an inside leg kick.
Strikes rushes Ray and presses him up against the cage.
Strikes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Strikes blocks an uppercut.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
Strikes tries to land a knee to the head but Ray blocks with his arms.
Ray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
Strikes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ray working aggressively here.
Ray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strikes tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Ezra Ray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ray throws out the jab.
Strikes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ray's waist but Ray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strikes off to one side.
Ray counters with a body kick.
Ray scores with a push kick.
Ray cracks Strikes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ray.
Horrible takedown attempt by Strikes or perhaps it was just good defense by Ray, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Strikes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Strikes fails with the takedown.
Strikes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ray.
Strikes moves out of range of the body kick from Ray.
Ray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ray scores with a nice head shot.
Ray clobbers Strikes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strikes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ray to score with a decent uppercut.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray looks to land a right hand but Strikes moved out of range.
Ray swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
Ray lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strikes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ray looks to land a left hand but Strikes moved out of range nicely.
Strikes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ray but Ray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ray misses with a few strikes there.
Ray ducks under a wild hook from Strikes.
Strikes throws a sloppy head kick and Ray moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strikes. Ray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray throws a looping overhand right but Strikes ducks down to avoid it.
Strikes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Strikes.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ezra Ray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ray digs a good hook to Strikes's body.
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ray! But no joy.
Ray looks to land a combination. Strikes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strikes blocks a low kick nicely.
Ezra Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ray connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ray. That snapped Strikes's head back.
Ray throws a body kick that misses.
Strikes shoots in looking for a takedown. Ray tries to sprawl out of it but Strikes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Strikes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Strikes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ray lands a nice shot that snaps Strikes's head back.
Strikes is looking to score with low kicks.
Ray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ray works over Strikes's head and body with a nice combination.
Carlos Strikes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ray.
Strikes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ray lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body kick there by Ray.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ray unleashes a big counter combination but Strikes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strikes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ray tests Strikes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strikes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Strikes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A bone on bone clash there as Ray blocks the leg kick.
Strikes has a takedown stuffed.
Ray tries a quick counter leg kick but Strikes is wise to it.
Strikes throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Ray to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ray lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezra Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezra Ray!
After winning the bout, Ezra Ray 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vijay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
204 lbs
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201 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vijay Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Belt!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Belt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Singh on his heels. He'll look to pass Singh's guard now, I'm sure.
Belt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belt drops back looking for a leg! Singh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Singh manages to kick Belt off! Belt jumps back into Singh's guard.
Belt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belt chips away with some ground and pound.
Belt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Belt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Singh keeping full guard, as Belt tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt throwing strikes from guard but Singh blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Singh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belt dives in for a single leg takedown but Singh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Singh misses with a leg kick.
Belt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh swivels and escapes.
Belt shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vijay Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belt off to one side.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Belt, pushing him back against the cage.
Singh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Singh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Singh.
Belt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belt blocking some punches.
Singh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belt jumps guard but Singh stands there with Belt around his waist. Belt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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!
Belt is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Singh can't fight it off and eventually Belt manages to take the fight to the floor. Singh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Belt is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt throwing strikes but missing.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Singh is pulling down on Belt's head to control his posture.
Belt throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singh is pushing down on Belt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belt is fighting to maintain full guard but Singh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belt is staying active underneath Singh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Singh postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Belt to stand up.
Vijay Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Singh leaves Belt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Singh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belt.
Sloppy strikes from Singh. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Belt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belt shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Belt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Belt on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vijay Singh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Singh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Belt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belt is still trying to improve position.
Singh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Belt, up you get!
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belt can do to turn this around?
Singh is looking to clinch.
Belt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh tries to clinch but Belt moves out of range.
Belt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Singh to the ground. Belt is now in Singh's guard.
Belt throwing strikes from guard but Singh blocks nicely.
Belt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt stops Singh from standing up.
Singh working a defensive guard here.
Singh wants to sweep here but Belt controlling him for the moment.
Singh is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Singh blocks a head kick by Belt.
Singh moves in looking to clinch but Belt pushes him off.
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belt dives in for a single leg takedown but Singh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vijay Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt.
Belt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
Vijay Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh throws a hook to the side of Belt's head but Belt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Singh scores with a four punch combination!
Singh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belt slips under a jab.
Belt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Belt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Singh stuffs the takedown.
Singh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belt momentarily.
Singh scores with a jab. Belt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vijay Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
Singh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belt on his heels. He'll look to pass Belt's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Belt.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Belt trying to control the position here.
Singh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Belt trying to strike off his back.
Belt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Singh scores with a decent looking hook.
Belt closes the distance and clinches up with Singh, looking for a takedown. Belt pushes Singh against the cage but Singh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Belt tries for a takedown but Singh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Singh stuffs the takedown.
Singh throws a hook but Belt blocks it.
Singh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Belt drops his hands momentarily and Singh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Singh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belt's guard.
Belt is trying to control the position but Singh postures up.
Singh wants to control from the top but Belt keeps moving.
Belt striking off his back but it's not causing Singh any problems.
Singh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vijay Singh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Belt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Belt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belt misses with a takedown attempt - Singh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Belt backs away, Singh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vijay Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt.
Singh moves into the clinch.
Singh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Singh prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh scores with a shoulder strike.
Belt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belt jumps guard but Singh stands there with Belt around his waist. Belt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belt blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh pushes Belt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belt backwards.
Singh prevents the takedown attempt.
Singh tries a body shot but Belt blocks it.
Singh is pressed up against the cage. Belt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Singh down to the mat. Singh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Belt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belt takes one to the side of the head.
Singh connects with a high kick.
Belt fails with a takedown attempt.
Belt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Singh connects with a single shot there.
Belt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
Singh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Singh scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Singh lands a shoulder strike.
Singh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
Belt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Singh to keep the fight standing.
Singh lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Singh.
Singh can't find room to land a body shot as Belt controls the action.
Singh lands with a short shot to the head.
Singh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belt backwards.
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
Singh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belt is rocked!
Singh pushes Belt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vijay Singh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Singh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singh lands a left hand.
Belt is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh scores with a hook to the body.
Singh drops Belt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Belt is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Singh lands a body punch.
Singh creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Belt's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Belt drops to his knees and Singh pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vijay Singh!
A very excited looking Vijay Singh 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Engineer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polish Engineer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Polish Engineer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Speed!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed throws a looping overhand right but Engineer ducks down to avoid it.
Speed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Engineer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Speed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Speed misses.
Sloppy strikes from Speed. Those never looked like landing.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Engineer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Speed drops Engineer with a beautiful combination! Engineer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Speed is looking for the KO!
Engineer is rocked!
It looks like Polish Engineer has been cut.
Engineer is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed seems to be stalking Engineer here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Engineer drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tyson Speed!
Tyson Speed really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Kristian Saatanainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saatanainen has chosen Irigy Hónaljmirigy - Rúgj Chuck Norris (Chuck Norris parody by Hungarians) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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251 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Antti Kristian Saatanainen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saatanainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryback.
Ryback lands with a hook. Saatanainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Antti Kristian Saatanainen has been cut.
Saatanainen throws a big shot that misses.
Ryback digs a good hook to Saatanainen's body.
Ryback throws a series of punches but Saatanainen moves out of range.
We've been informed that Saatanainen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saatanainen looks to land a left hand but Ryback moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saatanainen.
Ryback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryback looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saatanainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryback throws a shot from downtown. Saatanainen moves away and avoids it.
Saatanainen avoids the head kick by Ryback.
Saatanainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Ryback showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saatanainen.
Saatanainen looks to throw the jab but Ryback is out of range.
Saatanainen shoots in for a takedown but Ryback shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Saatanainen.
Saatanainen throws out a counter right but Ryback avoids it with no problem.
Ryback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saatanainen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback connects with a looping right hand.
Saatanainen moves in looking to clinch but Ryback pushes him off.
Ryback scores with a head kick. Saatanainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ryback turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryback throws a body kick that misses.
Ryback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saatanainen.
Saatanainen swings for the body but Ryback moves out of range.
Saatanainen throws a lazy right hand but Ryback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saatanainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryback trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saatanainen.
Saatanainen tries to throw a body punch but Ryback avoids it by throwing Saatanainen back against the cage.
Ryback tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saatanainen avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saatanainen.
Saatanainen is working Ryback over against the cage.
Ryback is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Saatanainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryback.
Knees to the body from Ryback.
Ryback throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saatanainens head.
Saatanainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ryback lands a nice knee to the body.
Ryback throws an elbow but it misses.
Ryback misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saatanainen.
Ryback lands a right hand.
Ryback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryback lands a right hook to the body.
Saatanainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryback.
Saatanainen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saatanainen looks winded!
Saatanainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Casey Ryback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryback keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saatanainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saatanainen wants to counter with a clinch but Ryback pushes him away.
A slow jab from Saatanainen misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saatanainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryback.
Ryback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saatanainen at a distance.
Saatanainen misses the shot to the body.
Saatanainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryback counters with a nice body kick.
Ryback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saatanainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryback.
Saatanainen moves in looking to clinch but Ryback pushes him off.
Jab from Ryback.
Ryback connects with a right hand. Saatanainen shakes it off.
That has opened up Antti Kristian Saatanainen's cut even more.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryback, right into the meat.
Ryback misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryback.
Saatanainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saatanainen avoids the body shot from Ryback.
Ryback lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryback looks to score with a jab to the body but Saatanainen is just out of range.
Ryback scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryback fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saatanainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saatanainen tries to clinch but Ryback moves away
and Ryback counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryback is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryback.
Saatanainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saatanainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ryback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saatanainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryback tries to avoid it but Saatanainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryback to the ground. Ryback escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Casey Ryback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Kristian Saatanainen.
Saatanainen 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.
Saatanainen tries to clinch but Ryback is having none of it.
Ryback is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saatanainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saatanainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saatanainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryback throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saatanainen on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Saatanainen coming out on top.
Saatanainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryback counters with a low kick, right behind Saatanainen 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Ryback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antti Kristian Saatanainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saatanainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryback.
Saatanainen throws a big shot that misses.
Ryback looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryback throws a jab when Saatanainen was well out of range.
Saatanainen unleashes a big counter combination but Ryback bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ryback scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saatanainen.
Saatanainen with the counter takedown but Ryback avoids it easily.
Ryback throws a shot from downtown. Saatanainen moves away and avoids it.
Ryback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saatanainen can do to turn this around?
Saatanainen closes the distance and clinches.
Antti Kristian Saatanainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saatanainen misses with some punches.
Saatanainen can't find room to land a body shot as Ryback controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Saatanainen fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saatanainen working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Ryback.
A short uppercut from Saatanainen.
Ryback presses Saatanainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saatanainen.
Saatanainen tries to throw a body punch but Ryback avoids it by throwing Saatanainen back against the cage.
Saatanainen throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saatanainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryback throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saatanainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saatanainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saatanainen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ryback has passed into side control.
Saatanainen is looking for a sweep.
Ryback wants to stand but Saatanainen is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryback working the head and body with strikes.
Ryback just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryback wants to control but Saatanainen is keeping him busy.
Ryback working the ground and pound.
The cut above Antti Kristian Saatanainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antti Kristian Saatanainen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Casey Ryback!
Post fight, an emotional Casey Ryback said 'Thats all folks. Time for me to retire. Enough of this mma bullshit.'.
Antti Kristian Saatanainen was interviewed post fight and said 'best 2 of 3?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Stoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Couture might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mama said knock you out. Stoned comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dr. Dre - The Watcher kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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42
174 lbs
46 - 21 - 2 |
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174 lbs
23 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
46 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Stoned!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture misses with a hook
letting Stoned counter with a right hand.
Stoned scoring well with a low kick there.
Couture has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoned finds it's way round the side to connect with Couture's head.
Couture 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.
It looks like Oliver Stoned has been cut.
Stoned jabs Couture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Couture gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoned.
Couture walks into a jab.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Stoned uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture throws a head kick but Stoned moves out of range.
Stoned swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoned counters with a left to the body.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Stoned slips the punch.
Stoned lands with a good body shot.
Brandon Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoned keeps Couture at a distance using the push kick.
Nice uppercut there from Stoned.
Couture on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoned throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoned misses with a wild body shot.
Stoned scores with a push kick.
Couture stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoned.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoned counters with a three punch combo that has Couture backing up. Couture nods at Stoned to acknowledge the strikes.
Stoned ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Stoned looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stoned stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture is staying active underneath Stoned, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
My spies in Nelson Fight Camp inform me that Stoned has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stoned is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Couture is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Stoned!
Oliver Stoned is the new welterweight champion!
Oliver Stoned thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kees Flodder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Milat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milat misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Milat.
Milat delivers a nice body kick.
Milat throws a hook but Flodder avoids it easily.
Milat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flodder was well out of range. Poor timing from Milat.
Milat throws a body punch but Flodder moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Flodder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milat.
Milat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flodder moves away.
Flodder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flodder.
A lazy body kick from Milat
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Milat throws a body kick that misses
and Flodder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Milat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Flodder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat wants to clinch but Flodder slips to the side
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Flodder as he checks the leg kick.
Ivan Milat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milat throws a push kick but Flodder slaps the foot to one side.
Flodder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Milat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flodder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flodder defending well as Milat loads up on a big left hand.
Flodder throws out a counter right but Milat avoids it with no problem.
Flodder ducks under a wild hook from Milat.
Milat misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Flodder misses.
Milat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flodder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flodder! But no joy.
Milat misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milat throws out the jab.
Milat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flodders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Milat tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Flodder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Milat misses with a right hand
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flodder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Milat misses with a body shot.
Milat throws a leg kick but Flodder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Flodder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Milat defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Milat
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Milat throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Milat 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Milat.
Milat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flodder's hands.
Milat connects with a body shot that sends Flodder's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flodder moves away.
Milat doesn't manage to clinch there - Flodder circles away.
Milat misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Flodder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Milat connects with a body shot.
Milat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milat cracks Flodder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Milat scores with a spinning back kick!
Milat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flodder moves away.
Flodder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Milat misses with an uppercut.
Flodder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Flodder staying out of range there.
Flodder throws out a counter right but Milat avoids it with no problem.
Milat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Flodder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flodder moves out of range as Milat throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milat.
Flodder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milat throws out the jab.
Milat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flodder was well out of range. Poor timing from Milat.
Milat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flodder moves away.
Flodder is looking for the big counter here.
Milat throws a head kick but Flodder moves out of range.
It seemed like Flodder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flodder throws out a counter right but Milat avoids it with no problem.
Milat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flodder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Milat tries to land a body kick
letting Flodder counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flodder checks a leg kick.
Flodder slips a jab from Milat.
Flodder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flodder catches Milat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flodder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milat thuds his shin into the meat of Flodder's side.
Milat is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Flodder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flodder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milat.
Flodder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flodder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Milat with a body shot.
Milat misses with a looping right.
Flodder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Milat lands with a kick to the temple. Flodder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milat throws a jab when Flodder was well out of range.
Flodder throws out a counter right but Milat avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Milat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Milat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Milat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flodder can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milat.
As Milat backs off Flodder throws a huge counter combo but Milat manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat misses with a kick to the body
and Flodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milat misses the body punch
and Flodder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milat is looking to clinch but Flodder is avoiding it.
A jab from Milat misses.
Ivan Milat is winning the standup battle so far.
Milat tries to clinch but Flodder moves out of range.
Flodder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Milat with a body shot.
Milat misses with a body kick.
Milat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flodder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Milat throws out a loose jab but Flodder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milat misses with a looping right.
Milat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flodder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Milat throws a sloppy body shot
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Flodder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milat wants to clinch.
Milat lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Milat.
Milat tries a head kick but it misses.
Flodder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flodder tries to move into range but Milat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Milat misses with a looping right.
Milat thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Flodder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flodder checks a leg kick.
Milat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Milat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milat looks to land a right hand but Flodder moved out of range.
Flodder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Milat throws a body kick that misses
and Flodder counters with a straight right hand.
Milat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Flodder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Milat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flodder swats away the attempt to clinch by Milat.
Flodder throws out a counter right but Milat avoids it with no problem.
Milat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Milat tries to clinch but Flodder moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Milat. That's going to slow Flodder down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Flodder - just one landing.
Milat swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Milat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flodder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Milat swinging wildly here.
Flodder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Milat with a body shot.
Milat tries to clinch but Flodder moves out of range.
Flodder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milat swings for the body but Flodder moves out of range.
Flodder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Milat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flodder counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Flodder ducks under a wild hook from Milat.
Flodder slips under a jab.
Flodder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Milat misses with a kick to the body
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Milat moves in looking to clinch but Flodder pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Flodder moves away from the strike by Milat.
Milat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Milat tries a low kick but Flodder avoids it.
Milat looks to land a left hand but Flodder moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Flodder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Milat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flodder.
Milat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flodder was well out of range. Poor timing from Milat.
Flodder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flodder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milat wants to clinch but Flodder slips to the side
and Flodder counters with a series of strikes. Milat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flodder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milat.
Milat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Milat tries to clinch there but Flodder circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Flodder misses.
Milat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milat misses with an uppercut.
Flodder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Milat tries to clinch
and Flodder counters with a series of strikes. Milat will be more careful next time no doubt.
A cross from Flodder lands.
Milat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flodder! But no joy.
Flodder blocks a head kick by Milat.
Flodder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Milat tries to clinch but Flodder moves out of range.
Flodder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flodder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milat looks to throw a body kick
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milat swings for the body but Flodder moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Flodder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder blocks a head kick by Milat.
Milat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Milat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flodder blocks a head kick by Milat.
Flodder defending well as Milat loads up on a big left hand.
Milat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Milat misses the shot to the body.
Flodder throws out a counter right but Milat avoids it with no problem.
Milat moves to clinch but Flodder breaks away
and Flodder counters with a stiff right hand.
Milat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Milat closes the distance and clinches.
Milat tries to land knees in the clinch but Flodder avoids the damage to the body.
Flodder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flodder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Milat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Milat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Milat misses with an elbow over the top.
Flodder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Milat looking to stall.
Flodder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milat is looking to land body kicks.
Flodder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Milat tries to land a front kick but Flodder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flodder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Flodder moves out of range of the body kick.
Flodder throws out a counter right but Milat avoids it with no problem.
Milat looks for the body kick but Flodder saw that one coming.
Flodder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Milat misses.
A little jabbing left from Flodder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Milat tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Flodder counter with a right hand.
Milat misses with a hook.
It seemed like Flodder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flodder 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat throws a leg kick but Flodder checks it.
Milat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flodder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Milat misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Flodder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Milat throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Flodder counters with a stiff right hand.
Milat tries to land a body kick
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Milat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flodder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Milat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Milat lands a jab to Flodder's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milat throws a leg kick which misses Flodder's front leg but catches the back leg as Flodder tries to avoid it.
Flodder slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Flodder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy body kick from Milat
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kees Flodder just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Flodder lands with a straight right. Milat didn't see that one coming.
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flodder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Milat is predictable there
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Milat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Flodder counters with a nice body shot.
Milat throws a head kick that misses.
Flodder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Milat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Flodder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Milat misses the body punch
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Milat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milat scores with a jab to the head.
Milat misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Flodder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flodder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flodders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flodder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milat throws an overhand right that lands on Flodder's shoulder, as Flodder tries to avoid the shot.
Milat loads up on a big right hand but Flodder slips the punch.
A jab from Milat misses.
It seemed like Flodder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Milat throws a hook but Flodder blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flodder! But no joy.
Flodder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flodder! But no joy.
Milat misses with a hook to the body
and Milat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flodder swats away the attempt to clinch by Milat.
Milat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat misses with a hook. Flodder ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Flodder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Milat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Milat tries to bum rush Flodder with a series of wild strikes but Flodder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Milat misses with an uppercut. Flodder saw that one coming.
Milat misses with a body punch
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Flodder checks a leg kick.
Flodder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Milat defends it well.
Milat misses with a leg kick
and Milat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milat lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milat looks to score with a jab to the body but Flodder is just out of range.
Flodder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Flodder connects with a body shot that sends Milat's belly button to the back.
Flodder avoids the head kick by Milat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Milat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flodder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Milat's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Milat misses
and Flodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milat throws a body kick that misses.
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flodder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flodder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flodder throws out a counter right but Milat avoids it with no problem.
Milat moves to clinch but Flodder breaks away
and Flodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Milat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flodder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flodder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Milat works the jab nicely.
Flodder moves out of range as Milat throws a body kick.
Flodder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Milat misses with a body kick.
Flodder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat scores with a spinning back kick!
Milat throws the kick towards the body but Flodder avoids it.
Milat misses with a looping left.
Flodder blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flodder! But no joy.
Milat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flodder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flodder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Flodder connects with a nice looking jab.
Milat cracks Flodder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch but Flodder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milat is looking to clinch but Flodder is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flodder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Milat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flodder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat had his way with Kees Flodder in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Milat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Milat misses
and Flodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milat throws a sloppy head kick and Flodder moves out of range easily.
Milat throws the kick towards the body but Flodder avoids it.
Milat tries to clinch up.
Milat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flodder.
Milat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flodder counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Milat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Milat.
Flodder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Milat throws a head kick but Flodder moves out of range.
Milat throws an off balance right hand
and Flodder counters with a nice body shot.
Milat misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Milat misses
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flodder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Milat wants to clinch.
Flodder wants to counter with a clinch but Milat pushes him away.
Milat swings for the body but Flodder moves out of range.
Flodder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Milat with a body shot.
Flodder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milat.
Milat throws a poor cross that misses
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Milat misses with a head kick.
Milat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flodder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat throws a low kick but Flodder avoids it.
Milat throws a lazy right hand but Flodder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Flodder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Milat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Flodder counters with a one-two to the body.
Flodder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Milat throws an off balance right hand
letting Flodder counter with a right hand.
Milat throws a looping overhand right but Flodder ducks down to avoid it.
Flodder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flodder blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Flodder blocks the low kick.
Flodder is looking for the big counter here.
Milat throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Milat misses.
Milat misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Milat scores with a hook to the body. Flodder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flodder blocks a head kick by Milat.
Flodder wants to counter with a clinch but Milat pushes him away.
Milat throws a body punch but Flodder moves out of range.
Milat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flodder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Milat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flodder! But no joy.
Milat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Flodder misses with a straight left.
Flodder swats away the attempt to clinch by Milat.
Flodder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flodder sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flodder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Milat connects with a jab.
Milat misses with a body shot.
Flodder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milat misses with a low kick as Flodder jumps back.
Flodder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Milat misses with a leg kick
and Flodder moves into the clinch.
Kees Flodder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Milat scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milat tries to land a knee to the head but Flodder blocks with his arms.
Flodder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flodder blocks an elbow strike.
Flodder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milat lands a body punch.
Flodder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Flodder.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Milat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Milat 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Milat!
Ivan Milat retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Ivan Milat thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stan Marsh!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avreli throws a right hand that misses
and Marsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mark Avreli has been cut.
Avreli misses with a body punch
and Marsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Avreli misses with a jab to the body
letting Marsh counter with a right hand.
Marsh misses with a low kick.
Marsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marsh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Avreli misses with a shot to the body
and Marsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Avreli looks to throw the jab but Marsh is out of range.
Marsh throws a fast counter high kick but Avreli manages to duck under it in time.
Avreli throws a body punch but Marsh moves out of range.
Avreli sizes up Marsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsh unleashes a big counter combination but Avreli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avreli throws a lazy uppercut
and Marsh counters with a body kick that stops Avreli in his tracks momentarily.
Avreli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli throws a body punch but Marsh moves out of range.
Avreli misses with a body shot.
Avreli throws an overhand right that lands on Marsh's shoulder, as Marsh tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Marsh.
Mark Avreli's cut is getting worse.
Marsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avreli is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marsh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head kick from Marsh lands but Avreli takes it in his stride.
Avreli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mark Avreli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Avreli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avreli closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marsh counters with a head kick that drops Avreli to the mat! Avreli scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jeez, Mark Avreli's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Avreli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stan Marsh!
Stan Marsh is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Stan Marsh 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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