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EVO 169: Lavish PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Microscopic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaivo Huone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt's entrance music is Bad to The Bone . A fine choice. Huone has chosen RMB - Spring as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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144 lbs
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143 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 4, fighting out of London, Microscopic Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaivo Huone!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huone clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Huone stalling the fight.
Huone digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank.
Huone blocks an uppercut.
Huone lands a body shot.
Huone tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Huone.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Huone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Huone tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Huone as the two fighters clinch.
Huone stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Huone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huone cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
Huone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
Huone takes a shot to the head.
Huone lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huone backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Huone blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huone lands with a right to the head.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Huone controls his hands.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Huone.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Huone.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Huone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hunt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Huone can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Huone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt gets through Huone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries a body shot but Huone blocks it.
Huone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Huone lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Huone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huone throws a head punch that misses.
Huone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huone tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Huone back against the cage.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Huone controls his hands.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Huone gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Huone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt tries to work over Huone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Huone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Huone lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt successfully pulls guard.
Huone wants to stand but Hunt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huone is one step ahead there.
Huone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huone has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hunt prevents Huone from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huone wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Microscopic Hunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Huone misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Huone misses.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Huone looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt works Huone's body with a nice hook.
Huone connects with a single shot there.
Huone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Huone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huone.
Huone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huone lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Huone is able to avoid easily.
Huone throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Huone defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huone in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huone throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Hunt.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Huone.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt throws a leg kick but Huone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Huone moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Huone with a nice cross.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Huone misses.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Hunt tries to work over Huone's front leg with a kick but Huone checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Huone lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Hunt swings for the body but Huone moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Huone 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.
Huone catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huone.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaivo Huone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Huone checks the leg kick.
Huone misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Huone lands a jab to the nose.
Huone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huone's corner calls for a 1-2. Huone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Huone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Huone swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
Huone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Huone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaivo Huone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huone throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Huone throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Huone misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Huone.
Huone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huone connects with the punch.
Huone throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Huone misses its intended target.
Huone fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Huone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt walks into a jab.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Huone pushes him off.
Huone tries to clinch up.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huone throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
As Huone tries to get set, Hunt tries to push him back and clinch up but Huone manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huone.
Hunt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Huone manages to circle out of the way.
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Huone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huone's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Huone as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Huone can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaivo Huone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Huone takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Huone misses.
Nice body kick from Hunt.
Huone throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Huone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt tries to counter by clinching up but Huone breaks away and moves out of range.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Huone moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Huone moved away.
Huone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands with a straight right. Huone didn't see that one coming.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huone slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Huone as he checks the leg kick.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Huone.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Huone sees coming a mile off.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Huone throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Huone's head but Huone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt digs a good hook to Huone's body.
Huone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Huone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Huone misses the jab.
Huone loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
As Huone tries to get set, Hunt tries to push him back and clinch up but Huone manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunt tries to clinch but Huone is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Huone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Huone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huone misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt lands with a kick to the temple. Huone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Huone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Huone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Huone.
Huone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Huone.
Huone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Huone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huone throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huone throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt takes a swing at Huone's ribcage but misses.
Huone misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huone.
Hunt is looking to counter the offense by Huone and move into the clinch.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Huone avoids them all with ease.
Huone misses with an uppercut.
Hunt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Huone manages to circle out of the way.
Huone with a jab.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Huone looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Huone scores with a hook.
Huone misses with a looping right.
Hunt tries a low kick but Huone avoids it.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Huone.
Hunt moves out of range as Huone strikes.
A jab from Huone finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Huone stalling the fight.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaivo Huone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huone tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Huone back against the cage.
Huone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huone prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Huone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huone takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Microscopic Hunt.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Microscopic Hunt!
Microscopic Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Sirkiä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samppa Linna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirkiä comes to the cage accompanied by Thergothon - Elemental. Samppa Linna will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Sirkiä!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samppa Linna!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linna does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sirkiä moves out of range as Linna strikes.
Sirkiä changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Linna misses.
Linna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Linna gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sirkiä counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Linna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Linna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirkiä missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sirkiä is pressing down on Linna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Linna is holding on for now.
Sirkiä not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sirkiä pulls his head out easily.
Linna is looking to control Sirkiä's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linna avoid being mounted?
Sirkiä is pressing down on Linna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Linna is holding on for now.
Sirkiä throwing shots but Linna is blocking nicely.
Sirkiä sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Linna defending well though.
Linna wants to control but Sirkiä is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sirkiä not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sirkiä throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Linna to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sirkiä trying to control but Linna is working from the bottom.
Sirkiä 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.
Linna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Linna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Linna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sirkiä can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sirkiä tries to free his leg and advance position but Linna is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Linna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sirkiä doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sirkiä manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Linna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Linna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Linna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirkiä appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Linna throws a big shot that misses.
Sirkiä appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sirkiä staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Linna misses
and Sirkiä decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Linna's guard.
Sirkiä missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Linna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sirkiä wants to pass the guard but Linna is keeping the position.
Sirkiä stands up over Linna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sirkiä distracts Linna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sirkiä throws a big right hand that misses.
Sirkiä throws a big elbow that misses.
Sirkiä loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Linna working a defensive guard here.
Linna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sirkiä lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Sirkiä dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Linna lands a leg kick that knocks Sirkiä off balance momentarily.
Sirkiä staying out of range there.
Linna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirkiä was well out of range. Poor timing from Linna.
Sirkiä appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Linna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirkiä.
Sirkiä half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Linna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Linna stuns Sirkiä with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sirkiä walks into a stiff left hand from Linna.
Linna throws a hook but Sirkiä avoids it easily.
Samppa Linna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linna throws a body shot but no joy.
Linna is looking to slow Sirkiä down with leg kicks.
Linna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirkiä was well out of range. Poor timing from Linna.
Linna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sirkiä attempts a counter takedown but Linna avoids it well and moves away.
Linna tries to land a front kick but Sirkiä steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sirkiä moves out of range as Linna throws a body kick.
Sirkiä half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Linna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirkiä manages to avoid it.
Sirkiä tries to counter with a takedown but Linna is quick to defend against it.
Niko Sirkiä is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Linna wants to land a leg kick but Sirkiä is out of range.
Sirkiä attempts a counter takedown but Linna avoids it well and moves away.
Linna misses the shot to the body.
Sirkiä slips a straight right by Linna.
Linna walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirkiä checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Linna throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sirkiä half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linna lands a body shot.
Linna thows a leg kick but Sirkiä checks it
and Sirkiä decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Linna's guard.
Sirkiä working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sirkiä looking to pass the guard.
Sirkiä throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sirkiä postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Linna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sirkiä can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirkiä accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä throwing strikes from guard but Linna blocks nicely.
Linna controls Sirkiä momentarily but Sirkiä frees himself.
Sirkiä throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sirkiä working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Linna's head.
Linna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sirkiä throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sirkiä throwing strikes but missing.
Linna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sirkiä works over Linna with some ground and pound from guard.
Linna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Linna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Linna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirkiä.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Linna throws a head kick but Sirkiä moves out of range.
Sirkiä appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Samppa Linna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Linna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Linna.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circle momentarily. Linna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Linna walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirkiä checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Linna is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linna. Sirkiä does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirkiä tries to counter with a takedown but Linna is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samppa Linna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sirkiä doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Linna does no damage.
Linna throws a low kick but Sirkiä moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Linna misses
so Sirkiä counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sirkiä postures up in Linna's guard and throws a big left but Linna blocks it.
Linna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Linna is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirkiä throwing strikes but missing.
Linna is looking for a triangle but Sirkiä pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkiä throwing strikes but missing.
Sirkiä trying to control but Linna is working from the bottom.
Sirkiä is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sirkiä wants to control from the top but Linna keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirkiä accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirkiä accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Linna trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Linna lands a nice hook to Sirkiä's body. Sirkiä takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Linna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirkiä manages to avoid it.
Sirkiä half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Linna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sirkiä. That did some damage!
Linna looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirkiä is just out of range.
Sirkiä attempts a counter takedown but Linna avoids it well and moves away.
Linna throws a body kick that misses.
Sirkiä changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sirkiä moves away from the strike by Linna.
Linna with a hook.
Linna thuds a left hand into Sirkiä's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirkiä manages to avoid it.
Sirkiä uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linna.
Sirkiä appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Linna misses with a body shot.
Sirkiä half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Linna is looking to slow Sirkiä down with leg kicks.
Linna just misses with a punch to the body.
Linna throws a head kick but Sirkiä moves out of range.
Sirkiä attempts a counter takedown but Linna avoids it well and moves away.
Linna throws a body punch but Sirkiä moves out of range.
Linna throws the left hand but Sirkiä avoids the punch easily.
Sirkiä slips a straight right by Linna.
Linna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirkiä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sirkiä on the side of the head.
Linna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sirkiä stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Linna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sirkiä rather than just go for the knockout.
Linna tries to score with a low kick but Sirkiä moves his leg out of the way.
Sirkiä appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Linna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirkiä moves away.
Sirkiä half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sirkiä moves away from the strike by Linna.
Linna scores with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Linna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Linna.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linna misses with a head kick.
Sirkiä feinted with a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linna throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirkiä counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samppa Linna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Linna has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samppa Linna!
Samppa Linna tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Niko Sirkiä spoke after the fight, saying '"That is not dead which can eternal lie, and with strange aeons even death may die." '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Bessmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Impaler comes into the arena with Blues Saraceno - Dogs of War blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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178 lbs
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31
183 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Vlad The Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Bessmertin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bessmertin connects with a body shot.
Bessmertin staying out of range there.
Bessmertin misses with a looping left.
The Impaler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Impaler lunges at Bessmertin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bessmertin's hand.
The Impaler avoids a kick to the body.
Bessmertin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Impaler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Impaler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by The Impaler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Impaler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bessmertin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bessmertin shoots in for a takedown but The Impaler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bessmertin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and The Impaler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bessmertin. Bessmertin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Impaler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bessmertin.
Bessmertin is rocked!
It looks like Artem Bessmertin has been cut.
Bessmertin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bessmertin is still on wobbly legs! Can The Impaler finish him?
The Impaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vlad The Impaler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Impaler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Impaler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bessmertin seems to have recovered his senses.
Bessmertin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Impaler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Artem Bessmertin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Impaler throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Impaler wants to clinch but Bessmertin slips to the side
so Bessmertin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bessmertin trying to control the position from guard on top but The Impaler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Impaler keeping full guard, as Bessmertin tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler keeping moving, preventing Bessmertin from controlling successfully.
The Impaler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bessmertin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bessmertin preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The Impaler managing to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Impaler motions for Bessmertin to come forward. The Impaler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Impaler throws a head kick but Bessmertin moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bessmertin coming out on top.
Bessmertin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Impaler tries to avoid it but Bessmertin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Impaler to the ground. The Impaler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bessmertin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Impaler 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.
The Impaler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bessmertin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Impaler.
Bessmertin lands with a good body shot.
Bessmertin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Impaler.
Bessmertin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bessmertin scores with a decent looking hook.
Bessmertin throws a series of punches but The Impaler moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessmertin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bessmertin thinking.
The Impaler connects with an inside leg kick.
The Impaler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bessmertin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Impaler's head backwards.
Bessmertin lands a nice shot that snaps The Impaler's head back.
Bessmertin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bessmertin is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Impaler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vlad The Impaler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Bessmertin.
The Impaler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bessmertin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bessmertin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Impaler is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Bessmertin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artem Bessmertin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bessmertin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Impaler moves away.
The Impaler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Impaler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bessmertin swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Impaler counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from The Impaler misses
and Bessmertin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Impaler's guard.
Bessmertin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Impaler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bessmertin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Impaler keeping full guard, as Bessmertin tries to pass.
Bessmertin preventing the sweep.
The Impaler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin throws an elbow that misses. The Impaler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bessmertin's guard. Nice move by The Impaler!
The Impaler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Impaler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bessmertin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The Impaler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bessmertin scoring with some ground and pound.
The Impaler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The Impaler keeping moving, preventing Bessmertin from controlling successfully.
Bessmertin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Impaler is keeping the position for now.
The Impaler keeping moving, preventing Bessmertin from controlling successfully.
Bessmertin looking to sit in guard and control but The Impaler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bessmertin trying to keep a closed guard but The Impaler is proving a slippery customer.
The Impaler preventing the sweep.
Bessmertin pulls The Impaler in close to his closed guard and prevents The Impaler from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bessmertin is keeping the position for now.
Bessmertin controlling the position.
The Impaler looking to sit in guard and control but Bessmertin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bessmertin throwing strikes from guard but The Impaler blocks nicely.
Bessmertin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Impaler controls Bessmertin momentarily but Bessmertin frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Impaler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bessmertin is on top in guard.
The Impaler working a defensive guard here.
The Impaler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Impaler keeping full guard, as Bessmertin tries to pass.
Bessmertin is working The Impaler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Bessmertin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artem Bessmertin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bessmertin lands a glancing blow to the side of The Impaler's head.
The Impaler misses the shot to the body.
The Impaler looks to score with a jab to the body but Bessmertin is just out of range.
The Impaler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Impaler just misses with a punch to the body.
Bessmertin feints the counter takedown.
The Impaler tried to score with a low kick but Bessmertin checks it.
A little jabbing left from Bessmertin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bessmertin lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessmertin with a poor takedown
and The Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bessmertin thinking.
The Impaler throws a head kick that misses
and Bessmertin counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Impaler won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Impaler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Artem Bessmertin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin trying to control the position but The Impaler is working away.
Bessmertin working the strikes but The Impaler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The Impaler is looking to improve his position.
Bessmertin is pressing down on The Impaler's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Impaler is holding on for now.
Bessmertin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Bessmertin there.
Artem Bessmertin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bessmertin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bessmertin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bessmertin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Impaler throws a leg kick but Bessmertin moved away.
The Impaler throws a head kick that misses
and Bessmertin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bessmertin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Impaler misses with an uppercut. Bessmertin saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Impaler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bessmertin lands a jab to The Impaler's midsection.
The Impaler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bessmertin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bessmertin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bessmertin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bessmertin. The Impaler shrugs it off though.
Bessmertin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Impaler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin lands a lovely overhand right.
The Impaler is looking to wear down Bessmertin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bessmertin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Impaler is trying to defend but Bessmertin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bessmertin is looking to advance position but The Impaler won't allow it.
Bessmertin not doing much here.
Vlad The Impaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Impaler wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Bessmertin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bessmertin 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Bessmertin!
A victorious Artem Bessmertin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Vlad The Impaler spoke after the fight, saying 'The fight shouldve been for the title!!!!! Muntz you got lucky again!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Asteroid. Wayne has chosen Something in the Way by Nirvana as his entrance music. Ronnie Wayne has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
55 - 28 - 5, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabol Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Wayne!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Asteroid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wayne.
It looks like Ronnie Wayne has been cut.
Asteroid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asteroid connects with an inside leg kick.
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asteroid's sensitive parts.
Good work by Wayne as he checks the leg kick.
Wayne lands a head kick. Asteroid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Asteroid throws a leg kick
and Wayne finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Asteroid takes one on the button.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
A little jabbing left from Wayne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wayne misses with a hook.
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!
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wayne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Asteroid.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne scores with a hook.
Wayne tries to land a leg kick but Asteroid saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Good work by Asteroid as he checks the leg kick.
Asteroid lands with an overhand left.
Wayne misses with a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with an outside leg kick.
Asteroid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
Wayne lands a nice looking body kick.
Wayne pushes Asteroid away with a front kick.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Asteroid checks it.
Asteroid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wayne throws a low kick, looking for Asteroid's leg but Asteroid calmly moves out of range.
Asteroid throws a lazy uppercut
and Wayne counters with a series of strikes. Asteroid will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Wayne connects with a jab.
Anabol Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne slips a jab and a cross from Asteroid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asteroid.
Asteroid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wayne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asteroid throws a leg kick
letting Wayne counter with a right hand.
Wayne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asteroid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wayne.
Asteroid misses with a few strikes there.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Asteroid misses.
Wayne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Asteroid back to the cage. Wayne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Asteroid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Wayne lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Wayne misses
and Asteroid counters with a stiff right hand.
Asteroid throws a nice head kick!
Wayne is rocked!
The fighters circling - Asteroid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne is still on wobbly legs! Can Asteroid finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid pounces like a tiger and cracks Wayne with a vicious hook! Wayne is down but not out! Asteroid follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anabol Asteroid!
A less than humble Anabol Asteroid misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shavo Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shavo Odin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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264 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shavo Odin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Odin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Odin. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Severn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Odin.
Nice defenses there by Odin.
Odin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Severn pinned against the cage. Severn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Odin has managed to clinch.
Severn lands a nice uppercut.
Severn stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odin swings wildly with an uppercut but Severn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Odin fails to land.
Odin has Severn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Severn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Odin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Severn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Severn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odins head.
Severn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bas Severn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shavo Odin.
Severn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Odin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Severn throws a push kick but Odin slaps the foot to one side.
Odin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Odin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Severn.
Odin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Odin tries to counter with a clinch but Severn shakes him off and moves away.
Severn connects with a body shot.
Odin looks winded!
Odin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Odin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Severn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Severn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Severn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odin tries to close the distance and clinch but Severn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severn. Odin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Severn scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odin tries to clinch up but Severn circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn connects with a leg kick. Odin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Odin misses the target.
Severn lands with a good body shot.
Severn looks to land a body kick but Odin moved away.
Nice defenses there by Severn.
Severn avoids the head kick by Odin.
Severn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Severn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Severn stuns Odin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Odin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Severn tenderised Odin's leg. Odin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Odin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Shavo Odin has been cut.
Severn throws a body shot but no joy.
Odin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Severn lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid body kick from Severn.
Severn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Odin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Severn throws a sloppy head kick and Odin moves out of range easily.
Severn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Odin doesn't seem bothered though.
Severn feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Odin collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bas Severn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shields (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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35
169 lbs
31 - 12 - 0 |
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157 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shields is defended easily by Helgi.
Helgi throws a solid leg kick but Shields takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Helgi.
Nice cross by Helgi.
It looks like Nick Shields has been cut.
Shields throws a hook but Helgi blocks it.
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shields moves out of range of the leg kick from Helgi.
Helgi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helgi looks to score with a jab to the body but Shields is just out of range.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shields steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Helgi. That one must have hurt.
Helgi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Helgi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Helgi.
Bjorn Helgi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Helgi tenderised Shields's leg. Shields is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shields's calf.
Helgi pushes Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helgi.
Helgi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helgi blocks a body shot from Shields.
Shields throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Helgi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Helgi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Helgi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Helgi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shields misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
Helgi blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Helgi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Helgi.
Shields swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shields pushes Helgi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Helgi digs a right hand into Shields's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shields's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shields.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helgi has a couple of punches blocked by Shields.
Shields misses with a punch to the body.
Shields lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helgi backwards.
Shields tries to throw a body punch but Helgi avoids it by throwing Shields back against the cage.
Helgi swings wildly with an uppercut but Shields uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helgi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Helgi stalling the fight.
Helgi swings wildly with an uppercut but Shields uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shields swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shields digs a right hand into Helgi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Helgi's gas tank.
Helgi has a couple of punches blocked by Shields.
Helgi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Shields swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shields.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Helgi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Helgi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Helgi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Helgi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
Helgi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Helgi misses with a punch on the inside.
Helgi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shields blocks a body shot from Helgi.
Helgi blocks a body shot from Shields.
Shields fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Helgi fails to land.
Shields has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Helgi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shields can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helgi misses with the head strike.
Shields prevents a body shot from Helgi.
Shields is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Helgi is keeping busy.
Helgi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shields has Helgi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shields pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Helgi tumbling to the mat - Shields dives into Helgi's guard.
Shields wants to control from the top but Helgi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helgi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shields's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Helgi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shields manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Helgi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helgi.
Helgi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Shields tries to counter it with a takedown but Helgi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shields moves out of range as Helgi throws a body kick.
Helgi throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Shields takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Helgi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Helgi lands with a hook. Shields tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Helgi stalks Shields and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shields's face. Shields staggers backwards, shaken.
Helgi misses with a double jab
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Helgi won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Helgi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Helgi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi tries to escape but Shields is in control.
Shields connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Helgi some visible discomfort.
Helgi tries to buck Shields off but Shields is having none of it.
Shields in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Helgi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shields's best efforts.
Helgi is holding on to half guard well.
Shields missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Helgi trying to hold on to Shields's head to control him but Shields postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Helgi's thigh. Helgi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Helgi wants to stand up but Shields is controlling him.
Helgi pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Helgi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Helgi!
Helgi connects with a jab.
Helgi stuffs the takedown attempt from Shields. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields avoids the body shot from Helgi.
Helgi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt.
Helgi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shields jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helgi tries a head kick but it misses.
Shields jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi scores with a kick to the body.
Helgi throws a wild body kick that Shields sees coming a mile off.
Shields blocks a head kick by Helgi.
Shields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Helgi misses the shot to the body.
Helgi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Helgi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shields misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Helgi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Helgi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helgi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bjorn Helgi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helgi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helgi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shields's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Helgi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Helgi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shields manages to circle out of the way.
No joy there for Helgi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shields is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Helgi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Helgi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Shields tries to counter it with a takedown but Helgi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Helgi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Helgi clobbers Shields with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shields pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Helgi lands with a nice body kick.
Helgi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shields has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Helgi.
Shields comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Helgi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Helgi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helgi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shields.
Helgi takes a swing at Shields's ribcage but misses.
Helgi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shields can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
Helgi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Helgi defends it well.
Helgi throws a body shot but no joy.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
Helgi misses with a hook. Shields ducked under it nicely.
Shields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bjorn Helgi is winning the standup battle so far.
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Helgi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shields throws a looping overhand right but Helgi ducks down to avoid it.
Shields jabs Helgi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shields tries to bum rush Helgi with a series of wild strikes but Helgi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helgi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Helgi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helgi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helgi takes a swing at Shields's ribcage but misses.
Helgi moves into the clinch.
Nick Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjorn Helgi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries a body shot but Helgi blocks it.
Shields misses with a body punch.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Helgi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shields tries a body shot but Helgi blocks it.
Shields doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helgi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helgi scores with a shoulder strike.
Helgi leaning against his opponent.
Helgi blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Helgi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjorn Helgi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helgi's elbow.
Shields lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shields fails to land.
Helgi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Helgi prevents a body shot from Shields.
Shields pulls guard successfully.
Helgi wanted to stand there but Shields had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Helgi won't allow Shields to sweep him here.
Nick Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields working for submissions but it's allowed Helgi to get to half guard.
Helgi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bjorn Helgi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Helgi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Helgi!
Bjorn Helgi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Volcanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Contemprato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volcanic comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac ft stretch-Under Pressure. Contemprato has chosen Cats as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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39
157 lbs
49 - 15 - 2 |
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165 lbs
43 - 21 - 4 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Danny Volcanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 21 - 4, fighting out of London, Noel Contemprato!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contemprato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volcanic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Volcanic throws a low kick but Contemprato avoids it.
Contemprato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Volcanic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Contemprato tests Volcanic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Contemprato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Noel Contemprato has been cut.
A big right from Contemprato misses.
Volcanic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volcanic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contemprato.
Contemprato throws a body shot but no joy.
Volcanic lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contemprato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volcanic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Contemprato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volcanic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volcanic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Volcanic.
Contemprato throws a jab but it's blocked by Volcanic.
Good leg kick by Contemprato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Contemprato misses its intended target.
Contemprato looks to land a body kick but Volcanic moved away.
Volcanic cracks Contemprato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Volcanic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Contemprato. That did some damage!
Noel Contemprato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contemprato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Contemprato scores with a jab to the head.
Volcanic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Contemprato to score with a decent uppercut.
Volcanic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contemprato.
Contemprato jabs Volcanic right on the nose. Volcanic blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contemprato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volcanic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Contemprato.
Contemprato misses with a body kick.
Contemprato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volcanic counters with a good low kick that Contemprato was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volcanic. Contemprato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contemprato feints a counter leg kick.
Contemprato throws the left hand but Volcanic avoids the punch easily.
Contemprato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Volcanic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volcanic looks to score with a jab to the body but Contemprato is just out of range.
Good exchange - Volcanic coming out on top.
Contemprato ducks under a wild hook from Volcanic.
Volcanic scores with a nice head shot.
Contemprato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Volcanic on the side of the head.
Contemprato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volcanic under the eye.
Volcanic throws a solid leg kick but Contemprato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volcanic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Contemprato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volcanic.
A leg kick checked by Contemprato.
Volcanic lands a head shot.
A left lands for Volcanic.
Contemprato tried to score with a low kick but Volcanic checks it.
Contemprato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volcanic. Volcanic obviously looking to wear him down.
Contemprato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Contemprato lands a slapping body shot.
Volcanic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Contemprato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Contemprato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Volcanic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Contemprato's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contemprato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volcanic.
Contemprato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volcanic's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato slips a jab from Volcanic.
A shot to the liver by Contemprato. Beautiful body shot.
Contemprato lands the left hand.
Volcanic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Contemprato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Volcanic counter with a right hand.
Volcanic avoids the body shot from Contemprato.
A little feinted left hand from Volcanic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volcanic cracks a nice hook into Contemprato's ribs.
Contemprato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volcanic is looking to slow Contemprato down with leg kicks.
Contemprato checks a low kick from Volcanic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volcanic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volcanic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Contemprato looks to throw the jab but Volcanic is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Volcanic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Contemprato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volcanic.
A punch combination from Contemprato misses.
Contemprato throws out a loose jab but Volcanic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contemprato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Volcanic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volcanic. Contemprato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contemprato throws out a powerful jab.
Noel Contemprato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volcanic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Volcanic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contemprato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volcanic moves away.
Contemprato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Contemprato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volcanic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Contemprato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato misses with an uppercut
and Volcanic counters with a left to the body.
Volcanic connects with a solid leg kick.
Contemprato moves out of range of the body kick.
Volcanic throws a push kick but Contemprato slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volcanic.
Volcanic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Contemprato.
Contemprato cracks the inside of Volcanic's front leg.
Contemprato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Contemprato does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Contemprato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Contemprato.
Volcanic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Contemprato counters with a good low kick that Volcanic was not able to check.
Volcanic throws a leg kick
and Contemprato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato tries to land a front kick but Volcanic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volcanic slips under a jab from Contemprato.
Volcanic half committed to a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contemprato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volcanic.
Volcanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Volcanic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Contemprato.
A little jabbing left from Contemprato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Contemprato jabs Volcanic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volcanic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Contemprato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Contemprato moves out of range as Volcanic throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Contemprato as he connects with a hook.
Volcanic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Contemprato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Contemprato digs a good body shot into Volcanic's ribs.
Volcanic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Contemprato counters with a body kick.
Contemprato takes a swing at Volcanic's ribcage but misses.
Volcanic is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Contemprato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volcanic doesn't seem phased though.
Contemprato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volcanic's head.
Contemprato connects with a solid leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Contemprato.
Contemprato looks to land a combination. Volcanic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Contemprato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volcanic throws a hook but Contemprato blocks it.
Contemprato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contemprato is looking to slow Volcanic down with leg kicks.
Volcanic scores with a push kick.
Volcanic moves forwards but Contemprato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Volcanic.
Volcanic cracks a nice hook into Contemprato's ribs.
Contemprato throws a body punch but Volcanic moves out of range.
Contemprato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volcanic lands a body shot.
Contemprato looks to score with a jab to the body but Volcanic is just out of range.
It looked like Volcanic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Contemprato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volcanic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Volcanic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Contemprato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Contemprato misses with a left hand
and Volcanic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Volcanic.
Volcanic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contemprato. Volcanic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volcanic lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Volcanic lands a nice shot to the body.
Volcanic throws a jab but it's blocked by Contemprato.
Contemprato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volcanic lands a body shot.
Volcanic throws a low kick but Contemprato avoids it.
Contemprato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Contemprato lands with a nice body kick.
Contemprato lands a jab to the nose.
Contemprato checks a low kick from Volcanic.
Volcanic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Contemprato is out of range and Volcanic settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contemprato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volcanic circles away quickly and effectively.
Contemprato throws out a powerful jab.
Contemprato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volcanic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Contemprato. Contemprato obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic avoids a kick to the body.
Contemprato throws a series of punches but Volcanic avoids them all with ease.
Volcanic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volcanic sizes up Contemprato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volcanic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contemprato moves away.
Contemprato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volcanic manages to avoid it.
Contemprato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Contemprato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Contemprato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Contemprato scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Contemprato checks a leg kick.
Contemprato throws a body shot but no joy.
Volcanic feints and then cracks Contemprato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Contemprato down.
Nice uppercut there from Volcanic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic throws a front kick that sends Contemprato stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Contemprato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Contemprato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volcanic.
Contemprato tries to work over Volcanic's front leg with a kick but Volcanic checks it.
Volcanic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volcanic loads up on a big right hand but Contemprato slips the punch.
Contemprato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volcanic.
Contemprato throws out a loose jab but Volcanic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volcanic ducks under a wild hook from Contemprato.
Volcanic scores with a leg kick.
Contemprato misses with a wild body shot.
Volcanic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volcanic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volcanic connects with a leg kick. Contemprato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volcanic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Contemprato! But no joy.
Volcanic thuds a left hand into Contemprato's body.
Jab by Contemprato.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volcanic.
A low kick from Volcanic misses
and Contemprato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Contemprato.
Volcanic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contemprato throws out a counter right but Volcanic avoids it with no problem.
Volcanic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A lazy left from Contemprato finds it's target.
Contemprato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volcanic checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato misses with a looping left.
Contemprato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Contemprato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volcanic throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick lands from Volcanic.
Good standup being displayed there by Contemprato as he connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Volcanic scores with a four punch combination!
Volcanic loads up on a big right hand but Contemprato slips the punch.
Volcanic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Contemprato. That did some damage!
Contemprato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volcanic throws a leg kick but Contemprato checks it.
Contemprato looks to land a body kick but Volcanic moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Volcanic.
I think Volcanic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danny Volcanic!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Volcanic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to UFC Theme Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Jupiter Sound. This should be fireworks!
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139 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
45 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jupiter Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Silva throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
We've been informed that Jones 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.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Jones finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses the body punch
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
As Jones looks to move away, Silva throws a big counter combo bu Jones just gets out of the way.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Jones misses.
Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jones moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
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!
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Jones takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rafa Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Rafa Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva delivers a nice body kick.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Jones throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Jones throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva avoids the body shot from Jones.
Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones checks a low kick from Silva.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Jones shrugs it off though.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jones misses.
Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Silva takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva 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.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Jones is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Silva throws a counter high kick but Jones was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones slips under a jab.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva slips under a jab from Jones.
Silva lands a front kick.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a leg kick
letting Jones counter with a 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!
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
It appears Silva was looking to counter with a kick there.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Jones 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.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Silva staying out of range there.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones slips under a jab.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rafa Silva did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva blocks a jab.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
A big right from Jones misses.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Silva feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Silva throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Silva.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva is wise to it.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Jones throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones avoids the head kick by Silva.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva is looking for a counter combo.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Jones thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
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!
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks a body shot from Silva.
Jones misses with some punches.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Jones lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rafa Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Jones takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Jones tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jupiter Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A cross from Silva lands.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Silva checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva 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.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Rafa Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafa Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafa Silva!
Rafa Silva retains his bantamweight title!
Rafa Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torhammer's entrance music is Doom Unit - Killing Time. A fine choice. Koski has chosen Accept - Head Over Heels as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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157 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Torhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Koski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torhammer throws a shot from downtown. Koski moves away and avoids it.
Torhammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koski.
Torhammer tried to score with a low kick but Koski checks it.
Koski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torhammer is out of range and Koski settles back down.
Torhammer keeps Koski at a distance using the push kick.
Torhammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koski takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torhammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koski is able to avoid easily.
Torhammer throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Torhammer drops Koski with a beautiful combination! Koski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Torhammer is looking for the KO!
Koski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski throws a leg kick which misses Torhammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Torhammer tries to avoid it.
Koski is still on wobbly legs! Can Torhammer finish him?
Koski misses with a low kick.
Torhammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Torhammer connects with a leg kick. Koski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koski seems to have recovered his senses.
Koski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Torhammer slips a straight right by Koski.
Koski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Torhammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Torhammer swings widly with a right hand
and Koski counters with a nice leg kick.
Torhammer misses the shot to the body.
Koski thows a body kick. Torhammer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Torhammer moves out of range as Koski throws a body kick.
Torhammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koski lands with a hook. Torhammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koski checks a low kick from Torhammer.
Koski connects with a crisp jab.
Torhammer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Torhammer misses the shot to the body.
Koski feints a counter leg kick.
Koski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torhammer checks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torhammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koski is out of range.
Koski missing with a left hand there. Torhammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torhammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koski is looking to slow Torhammer down with leg kicks.
Koski misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a sloppy head kick and Torhammer moves out of range easily.
Koski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Torhammer throws the kick towards the body but Koski avoids it.
Koski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torhammer looks to land a body kick but Koski moved away.
Koski throws out a counter right but Torhammer avoids it with no problem.
Koski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That has opened up Juan Koski's cut even more.
A punch lands to the side of Torhammer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Koski coming out on top.
Torhammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koski thuds his right hand into Torhammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koski throws a nice head kick!
Koski scoring well with a low kick there.
Torhammer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torhammer cracks Koski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koski cracks Torhammer with an open hand slap.
Koski throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer throws a head kick but Koski moves out of range.
A slow jab from Torhammer misses its intended target.
Koski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Koski looks to throw the jab but Torhammer is out of range.
Koski scores with a shot to the body.
Koski wants to slow Torhammer down by chopping away at his legs.
Torhammer is looking to counter punch.
Koski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torhammer.
An attempted straight right counter from Torhammer misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Koski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Torhammer - the referee stops the clock and Koski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Torhammer. Koski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Torhammer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Torhammer wants to land a leg kick but Koski is out of range.
Torhammer defending well as Koski loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koski.
Koski scores with a nice head shot.
Torhammer lands a really nice looking cross but Koski seems unphased.
Torhammer lands with a cross.
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!
Koski blocks a head kick by Torhammer.
Koski loads up on a big right hand but Torhammer slips the punch.
Koski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski scores with a leg kick.
Torhammer tried to score with a low kick but Koski checks it.
Koski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torhammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koski.
Torhammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torhammer moves away.
Koski throws a push kick but Torhammer slaps the foot to one side.
Torhammer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Koski avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
Koski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Torhammer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Torhammer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Torhammer looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
Torhammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torhammer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koski is looking for the big counter here.
Koski lands a jab to Torhammer's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torhammer tries to work over Koski's front leg with a kick but Koski checks it.
Torhammer misses with a low kick as Koski jumps back.
Torhammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Torhammer moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Torhammer misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Koski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Koski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torhammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torhammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Koski.
An attempted straight right counter from Torhammer misses the target.
Torhammer moves out of range as Koski strikes.
Juan Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Torhammer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Torhammer throws a wild body kick that Koski sees coming a mile off.
Torhammer throws a looping overhand right but Koski ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Koski is predictable there
and Torhammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koski.
Torhammer dodges the punch combination from Koski.
Torhammer throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski slips a straight right by Torhammer.
Koski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torhammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koski.
Koski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The cut above Juan Koski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Koski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torhammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koski. Koski obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torhammer.
Torhammer loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Torhammer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koski looks to land a body kick but Torhammer moved away.
Koski cracks Torhammer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koski throws out a powerful jab.
Torhammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Koski misses its intended target.
Torhammer avoids the head kick by Koski.
Torhammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torhammer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koski fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koski connects with a high kick.
Koski lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Torhammer scores with a nice body kick.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torhammer manages to avoid it.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torhammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torhammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torhammer throws a sloppy head kick and Koski moves out of range easily.
Torhammer misses with a straight left.
Jab from Koski.
Koski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torhammer under the eye.
Torhammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koski misses with an uppercut.
Koski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torhammer is able to avoid easily.
Torhammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koski is breathing heavily.
Torhammer misses with a straight right.
Torhammer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koski momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer staying out of range there.
Torhammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koski walks into a stiff left hand from Torhammer.
Juan Koski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Koski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torhammer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koski tried to score with a low kick but Torhammer checks it.
Torhammer throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torhammer fakes the leg kick and cracks Koski in the body.
A shot to the liver by Torhammer. Beautiful body shot.
Koski checks the leg kick.
Torhammer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torhammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torhammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koski digs a good body shot into Torhammer's ribs.
Koski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juan Koski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henrik Torhammer!
A very excited looking Henrik Torhammer 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ada Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roach has chosen The Simpsons Theme Song as his entrance music. Ada Reyes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bartholomew Roach's chin.
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202 lbs
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212 lbs
24 - 6 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ada Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Roach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reyes misses with a body kick.
Roach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Roach looks to land a body kick but Reyes moved away.
Bartholomew Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach with a nice cross.
Roach lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach flicks out a counter leg kick but Reyes steps away.
Reyes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roach tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Reyes catches Roach right on the button with a cross.
Roach connects with a leg kick. Reyes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reyes misses with a hook.
Roach looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reyes slips a jab from Roach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roach lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reyes's sensitive parts.
Roach throws a front kick aimed at Reyes's knee but Reyes avoids it well.
A left lands for Reyes.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reyes throws a counter high kick but Roach was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Roach.
It looks like Ada Reyes has been cut.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Roach connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Roach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roach throws the left hand but Reyes avoids the punch easily.
Reyes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roach throws a combination that misses
and Reyes counters with a left to the body.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a shot to the body
and Roach counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Roach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Roach 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 Reyes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reyes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Roach tries to get set, Reyes tries to push him back and clinch up but Roach manages to avoid the attempt.
Reyes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roach moves out of range of the strikes.
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Roach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes wants to clinch
and Roach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roach tries to keep at a distance but Reyes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reyes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes can't find room to land a body shot as Roach controls the action.
Reyes lands a knee to the body.
Reyes works on Roach's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Reyes fails to land.
Reyes blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reyes.
Reyes lands a nice knee to the body.
Reyes has a couple of punches blocked by Roach.
Reyes can't find room to land a body shot as Roach controls the action.
Reyes lands a shoulder strike.
Reyes tries a body shot but Roach blocks it.
Reyes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reyes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reyes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reyes avoids a wild elbow strike from Roach.
Nice body punch from Reyes - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes can't find room to land a body shot as Roach controls the action.
Reyes misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Reyes fails to land.
Reyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Roach controls his hands.
Reyes blocking some punches.
Roach tries to throw a body punch but Reyes avoids it by throwing Roach back against the cage.
Roach misses with an elbow over the top.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Roach has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reyes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Roach can turn it around.
Reyes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reyes misses with the head strike.
Roach lands with a left to the head.
Reyes scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bartholomew Roach has been cut.
Roach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roach throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Roach breaks the clinch.
Reyes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ada Reyes will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reyes scores with a hook to the body. Roach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roach takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes throws a body punch but Roach moves out of range.
Reyes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reyes.
Nice jab there from Reyes.
The fighters circling - Roach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reyes is looking to counter the offense by Roach and move into the clinch.
Roach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes works Roach's body with a nice hook.
Reyes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roach looks to throw the jab but Reyes is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach looks to throw the jab but Reyes is out of range.
Reyes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roach throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reyes drives through and clinches with Roach against the cage.
Roach throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roach misses with a punch on the inside.
Ada Reyes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Roach fails to land.
Roach landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reyes misses with a body punch.
Reyes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reyes blocks an elbow strike from Roach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roach.
Reyes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roach blocks it with crossed arms.
Roach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reyes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Roach.
Reyes lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reyes misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roach throws an elbow but misses.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reyes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roach tries to work over Reyes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roach tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reyes avoids it.
Reyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Roach controls his hands.
Reyes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roach's elbow.
I was talking to Reyes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reyes.
A right hand to the body from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a body punch.
Roach missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is stalling here.
Roach tries to circle away but Reyes has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reyes's brow.
Reyes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reyes avoids the elbow strike from Roach, against the cage.
Reyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Roach controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
Reyes tries to land knees in the clinch but Roach avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reyes.
Roach trying to land knees to the body.
Reyes misses with a punch to the body.
Roach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reyes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Roach uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Reyes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Reyes fails to land.
Roach misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roach utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reyes is trying to stall.
Roach manages to break the clinch.
Reyes tries to clinch
and Roach counters with a body kick that stops Reyes in his tracks momentarily.
Roach lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Roach misses.
Reyes misses with a head kick.
Roach raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Roach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bartholomew Roach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reyes misses with a right hand
and Roach counters with a left to the body.
Reyes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roach.
The fighters circling - Roach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reyes checks a leg kick nicely.
Reyes is looking to counter punch.
Reyes throws a lazy uppercut
and Roach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
Roach throws a jab when Reyes was well out of range.
Roach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reyes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reyes needs to keep his hands up - Roach had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach throws a push kick but Reyes slaps the foot to one side.
Roach throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roach lands with a hook. Reyes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reyes swings for the body but Roach moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach misses with a straight left.
Reyes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roach throws a leg kick but Reyes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reyes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roach.
Roach blocks a jab.
Roach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roach looks to throw the jab but Reyes is out of range.
Roach throws a lazy right hand but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartholomew Roach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roach throws the left hand but Reyes avoids the punch easily.
Roach throws a low kick but Reyes moves out of range easily.
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes clinches.
Reyes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reyes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reyes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roach swings wildly with an uppercut but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reyes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reyes lands a hook that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reyes.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roach managing to block the knees to the body from Reyes.
Reyes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Reyes - that landed with a thud.
Roach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reyes lands a nice shot to the body.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roach working aggressively here.
Reyes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reyes misses with some punches.
Reyes has Roach pressed against the cage.
Roach is trying to push Reyes away but Reyes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reyes lands with a right to the head.
Roach with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Reyes.
Still in the clinch, Reyes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reyes tries to throw a body punch but Roach avoids it by throwing Reyes back against the cage.
Reyes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reyes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roach.
Reyes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roach's elbow.
Roach is trying to break the clinch but Reyes is controlling him.
Roach managing to block the knees to the body from Reyes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reyes tries to throw a body punch but Roach avoids it by throwing Reyes back against the cage.
Roach tries to break free but Reyes pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Reyes - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roach lands a hook that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reyes blocks an elbow strike from Roach.
Reyes prevents Roach from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ada Reyes clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roach swings widly with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reyes moves forwards but Roach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roach throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Roach 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roach is rocked!
Reyes throws a head kick but Roach moves out of range.
Reyes drops Roach with a huge uppercut! Roach drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Reyes is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ada Reyes!
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