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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timo Vesala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vesala's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler. Benoit has chosen Praise as his entrance music. Michael Benoit has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Timo Vesala's chin.
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140 lbs
32 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo Vesala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Benoit.
Benoit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vesala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vesala tries a body shot but Benoit blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Vesala.
A short left from Benoit.
Vesala tries a body shot but Benoit blocks it.
Benoit lands with a light punch inside.
Benoit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benoit misses with a shot to the body
and Vesala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vesala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benoit gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benoit scores with a shot to the side of Vesala's head.
Vesala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vesala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benoit can't find room to land a body shot as Vesala controls the action.
Benoit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vesala backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit can't find room to land a body shot as Vesala controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vesala as Benoit tries to tie him up.
Benoit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vesala lands a really nice looking cross but Benoit seems unphased.
Benoit feints and then cracks Vesala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vesala down.
Benoit thuds his right hand into Vesala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vesala missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benoit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benoit throws a jab but it's blocked by Vesala.
Vesala throwing a counter right hand but Benoit manages to avoid it.
Vesala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benoit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vesala with a body shot.
Benoit throws a body punch but Vesala moves out of range.
Benoit throws the left hand but Vesala avoids the punch easily.
Vesala ducks right into an uppercut from Benoit.
Michael Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries a head kick but it misses.
Vesala appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benoit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit clobbers Vesala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benoit is looking to clinch but Vesala is avoiding it.
Benoit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Benoit misses.
A quick step to the side and Vesala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vesala throws a looping overhand right but Benoit ducks down to avoid it.
Vesala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benoit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vesala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benoit.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Benoit lands.
Benoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vesala half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benoit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vesala.
Vesala moves out of range as Benoit strikes.
Vesala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benoit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vesala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benoit fails to land with a series of punches.
Vesala throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range.
Benoit thumps Vesala with a low kick.
Benoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vesala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vesala was well out of range. Poor timing from Benoit.
Vesala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benoit lands a jab to Vesala's midsection.
Vesala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vesala counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Vesala from controlling successfully.
Vesala looking to pass the guard.
Benoit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vesala looking to pass the guard.
Benoit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Benoit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Benoit lands a jab.
Benoit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good exchange - Benoit coming out on top.
Benoit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vesala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benoit throws a sloppy body shot
and Vesala counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benoit.
Benoit lands a nice shot that snaps Vesala's head back.
Benoit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benoit is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit is looking to clinch but Vesala is avoiding it.
Benoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benoit misses with a low kick.
Benoit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vesala throws a hook but Benoit avoids it easily.
Benoit with a jab.
Vesala walks into a straight right hand from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a looping right.
Vesala attempts a counter takedown but Benoit avoids it well and moves away.
Benoit tries to bum rush Vesala with a series of wild strikes but Vesala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vesala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vesala looks to land a right hand but Benoit moved out of range.
Vesala slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit cracks Vesala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vesala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benoit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benoit throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vesala misses the target.
Benoit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vesala counters with a straight right hand.
Benoit connects with a single shot there.
Benoit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benoit throws a hook to the side of Vesala's head but Vesala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Benoit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vesala avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Vesala attempts a counter takedown but Benoit avoids it well and moves away.
Benoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vesala.
Vesala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vesala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vesala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vesala slips a jab from Benoit.
Benoit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benoit misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vesala to counter with a crisp jab.
Benoit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benoit throws a lazy uppercut
and Vesala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benoit connects with a jab.
Benoit misses with a hook. Vesala ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throws a solid leg kick but Vesala takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benoit.
Benoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benoit lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vesala slips a jab from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.
Vesala appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit wants to slow Vesala down by chopping away at his legs.
Michael Benoit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benoit thows a leg kick but Vesala checks it
letting Vesala counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Benoit.
Benoit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vesala changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Benoit 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! This is the final round!
Benoit misses with a right hand
and Vesala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vesala looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range.
Benoit throws a hook but Vesala avoids it easily.
Benoit misses with a hook. Vesala ducked under it nicely.
Benoit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benoit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vesala.
Benoit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vesala on the side of the head.
Vesala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala ducks right into an uppercut from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a hook
and Vesala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vesala misses with a straight right.
Vesala scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Benoit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vesala doesn't seem phased though.
Benoit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benoit takes a swing at Vesala's ribcage but misses.
Benoit swings for the body but Vesala moves out of range.
Vesala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benoit throws an off balance right hand
and Vesala counters with a left to the body.
Vesala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vesala is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vesala moves away.
It looked like Vesala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit throws a right hand that misses
and Vesala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vesala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Benoit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benoit throws the left hand but Vesala avoids the punch easily.
Benoit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vesala half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Timo Vesala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit throws a jab when Vesala was well out of range.
Benoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vesala.
Benoit throws a hook but Vesala avoids it easily.
Vesala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benoit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vesala scrambles back to his feet.
Benoit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benoit lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Vesala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala has hold of one of Benoit's legs. Benoit is fighting the takedown attempt but Vesala gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Benoit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.
Benoit pulls Vesala in close to prevent any damage.
Vesala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benoit trying to keep a closed guard but Vesala is proving a slippery customer.
Benoit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benoit trying to keep a closed guard but Vesala is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vesala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesala looking to pass the guard.
Benoit is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Vesala has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Benoit taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timo Vesala!
A relieved looking Timo Vesala thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Katkeroinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing by Kanye West ft. Young Jeezy. 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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122 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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27
142 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorma Katkeroinen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Katkeroinen.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Katkeroinen avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, jab by Katkeroinen - just one landing.
Katkeroinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva connects with the punch.
We've been informed that Katkeroinen 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.
Jorma Katkeroinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katkeroinen tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Katkeroinen did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Katkeroinen is trying to control Silva's posture. Silva takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Katkeroinen! Silva is rotating here... this could be the end... Katkeroinen is out! Silva has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pablo Silva!
Pablo Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Payback-Slayer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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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
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kearney McGarrity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ilya Murometz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murometz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murometz.
McGarrity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGarrity scores with a hook to the body. Murometz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGarrity throws a solid leg kick but Murometz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGarrity.
Murometz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGarrity pulls Murometz in close to prevent any damage.
Murometz trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarrity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murometz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGarrity keeping full guard, as Murometz tries to pass.
Murometz preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murometz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGarrity trying to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McGarrity wants to sweep here but Murometz controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGarrity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses.
McGarrity punishes Murometz's body with a nice straight punch.
McGarrity tried to score with a low kick but Murometz checks it.
Murometz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGarrity to the ground. Murometz is now in McGarrity's guard.
McGarrity keeping full guard, as Murometz tries to pass.
McGarrity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGarrity is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murometz defends well.
McGarrity tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGarrity is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz throws an elbow that misses. McGarrity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murometz's guard. Nice move by McGarrity!
Murometz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McGarrity off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kearney McGarrity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murometz dives in for a single leg takedown but McGarrity sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGarrity jabs Murometz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGarrity misses with a straight right.
Murometz checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - McGarrity coming out on top.
McGarrity just misses with a punch to the body.
McGarrity punishes Murometz's body with a nice straight punch.
Murometz closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGarrity circles away.
McGarrity jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGarrity scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarrity cracks Murometz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murometz.
Kearney McGarrity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Murometz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murometz ducks under a wild hook from McGarrity.
Good standup being displayed there by McGarrity as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from McGarrity.
McGarrity lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGarrity.
It looks like Ilya Murometz has been cut.
McGarrity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGarrity connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murometz. Murometz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGarrity closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGarrity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murometz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murometz needs to keep his hands up - McGarrity had a free shot at his head there.
McGarrity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murometz is out of range and McGarrity settles back down.
McGarrity connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murometz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGarrity avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilya Murometz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murometz tries to clinch but McGarrity moves out of range.
McGarrity tries a head kick but it misses.
Murometz shoots in looking for a takedown. McGarrity tries to sprawl out of it but Murometz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGarrity manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murometz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
Murometz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGarrity as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGarrity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by McGarrity.
A punch combination from McGarrity misses.
Murometz wants to counter the offense by McGarrity and move into the clinch position.
McGarrity throws a series of punches but Murometz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGarrity misses with a body punch
and Murometz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murometz.
McGarrity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGarrity presses Murometz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murometz.
McGarrity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a quick inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murometz.
Kearney McGarrity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Murometz.
McGarrity throws a body punch but Murometz moves out of range.
Murometz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGarrity with a body shot.
McGarrity throws a hook to the side of Murometz's head but Murometz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murometz is looking for the big counter here.
McGarrity thuds a left hand into Murometz's body.
McGarrity moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGarrity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murometz slips under a jab from McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a leg kick but Murometz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGarrity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from McGarrity is predictable there
and Murometz counters with a straight right hand.
Murometz throws a right and a left that McGarrity avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarrity moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murometz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGarrity to the ground. Murometz is now in McGarrity's guard.
McGarrity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGarrity is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murometz is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarrity has a closed guard, preventing Murometz from standing up.
Murometz trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarrity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murometz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity keeping full guard, as Murometz tries to pass.
McGarrity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murometz can do to turn this around?
Murometz trying to control but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
McGarrity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ilya Murometz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Murometz blocks the low kick.
Murometz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses.
McGarrity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murometz shoots in for a double leg but McGarrity sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like McGarrity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murometz.
McGarrity throws a good cross that connects.
McGarrity misses with a low kick as Murometz jumps back.
McGarrity throws an overhand right that lands on Murometz's shoulder, as Murometz tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Murometz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murometz looking to score a takedown here. McGarrity is defending well but Murometz drives through and ends up in McGarrity's guard.
McGarrity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGarrity keeping full guard, as Murometz tries to pass.
Ilya Murometz has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGarrity 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.
McGarrity controls Murometz momentarily but Murometz frees himself.
McGarrity has his foot on Murometz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murometz works his way back into a safe position though.
McGarrity looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murometz passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ilya Murometz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McGarrity connects with a crisp jab.
Murometz staying out of range there.
McGarrity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murometz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murometz shoots in for a takedown but McGarrity shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murometz.
McGarrity throws a body punch but Murometz moves out of range.
Kearney McGarrity is winning the standup battle so far.
McGarrity misses with a hook. Murometz ducked under it nicely.
McGarrity swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murometz counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGarrity misses with a wild combination.
McGarrity slaps away a takedown attempt from Murometz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murometz dives in and grabs McGarrity's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGarrity pushes down on Murometz's head and hops out.
Kearney McGarrity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Murometz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murometz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGarrity tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGarrity throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murometz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGarrity throws a body kick that misses
and Murometz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGarrity throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for McGarrity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from McGarrity finds it's target.
McGarrity tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like McGarrity has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGarrity, right into the meat.
McGarrity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGarrity lands with a nice body punch.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ilya Murometz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz moves out of range as McGarrity strikes.
Murometz slips under a jab.
A head kick from McGarrity lands but Murometz takes it in his stride.
McGarrity throws a push kick but Murometz slaps the foot to one side.
Murometz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murometz trying to control but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
McGarrity manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murometz manages to get himself to full guard.
McGarrity throws a big right hand that misses.
McGarrity postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarrity accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity working some strikes from top position.
McGarrity postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGarrity with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGarrity prevents Murometz from getting back to his feet.
Murometz looking to control.
Murometz is looking to sweep but instead, McGarrity has passed into half guard.
McGarrity throwing shots but Murometz is blocking nicely.
Kearney McGarrity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGarrity throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murometz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGarrity tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murometz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murometz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGarrity.
McGarrity misses with a looping right.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Murometz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGarrity fakes the leg kick and cracks Murometz in the body.
That kick from McGarrity tenderised Murometz's leg. Murometz is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGarrity fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murometz checks it well.
Murometz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murometz is staying tight to McGarrity's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McGarrity is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kearney McGarrity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGarrity, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kearney McGarrity!
An out of breath Kearney McGarrity thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaladin Darkeyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosh Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaladin Darkeyes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaladin Darkeyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cosh Boy!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes moves into the clinch.
Boy takes an elbow to the temple.
Boy avoids the elbow strike from Darkeyes, against the cage.
Boy manages to break the clinch.
Boy dives in for a single leg takedown but Darkeyes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice combination there by Darkeyes.
It looks like Cosh Boy has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Boy.
It looks like Kaladin Darkeyes has been cut.
Boy moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Darkeyes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Darkeyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy blocks the elbow strike.
Darkeyes pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Darkeyes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boy dodges an elbow strike from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes misses with some punches.
Darkeyes lands a body shot.
Boy goes for a takedown attempt but Darkeyes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaladin Darkeyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosh Boy.
Boy shoots in looking for a takedown. Darkeyes tries to sprawl out of it but Boy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darkeyes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy with a poor takedown
and Darkeyes counters with a straight right hand.
Darkeyes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darkeyes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Darkeyes lands an elbow inside.
Darkeyes pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Darkeyes.
Boy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darkeyes lands an elbow inside that Boy shrugs off.
Boy tries to break free but Darkeyes pushes him back against the cage.
Darkeyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darkeyes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Darkeyes lands a nice elbow.
Darkeyes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Darkeyes gets underhooks to prevent Boy's takedown attempt.
Darkeyes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darkeyes lands an elbow just above Boy 's eye.
Nice elbow from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes scores with a shot to the side of Boy's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Darkeyes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkeyes lands an elbow that stopped Boy in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Cosh Boy's cut even more.
I was talking to Darkeyes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Darkeyes.
Boy blocks an elbow strike from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes lands an elbow inside that Boy shrugs off.
Boy wants a takedown.
Darkeyes landing knees to the body.
Darkeyes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boy.
Darkeyes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Darkeyes.
Darkeyes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boy's defenses.
The cut above Cosh Boy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Still in the clinch, Darkeyes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darkeyes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Darkeyes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Darkeyes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boy can turn it around.
Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darkeyes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darkeyes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cosh Boy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darkeyes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cosh Boy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaladin Darkeyes!
Kaladin Darkeyes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Foles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foles comes into the arena with Jedi Mind Tricks - Deathless light blaring out of the sound system. Amok has chosen Devils as his entrance music. 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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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Foles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 23 - 3, fighting out of London, Uriel Amok!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Foles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Uriel Amok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Foles misses with a series of wild punches.
Amok lands with a nice combination. Foles backs away looking to recover.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Foles breaks from the clinch.
Foles slaps away a takedown attempt from Amok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amok misses the shot to the body.
Foles tries to counter with a takedown but Amok is quick to defend against it.
Foles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok throws a right hand that misses
enabling Foles to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Uriel Amok has been cut.
Foles tries a head kick but it misses.
Amok misses the shot to the body.
Foles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amok throws a hook but Foles blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Amok misses the target.
Amok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amok looks to throw the jab but Foles is out of range.
Nick Foles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foles throws a body punch but Amok moves out of range.
Foles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foles momentarily.
Foles is pawing at Amok, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Amok's nose. Amok is badly hurt! Foles pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Amok tries desperately to hold on but Foles is relentless in his assault! As Amok receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Foles away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Foles!
Nick Foles very nearly forgot to thank KaotiK amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Dyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Scouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Dyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micky Scouser!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scouser.
Dyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scouser raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Scouser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scouser misses with an uppercut.
Dyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyson is just out of range.
As Scouser backs away, Dyson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dyson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dyson throws a head kick that Scouser semi-blocks.
It looks like Micky Scouser has been cut.
Scouser throws a head kick but Dyson moves out of range.
Dyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scouser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good exchange - Scouser coming out on top.
It looks like Philip Dyson has been cut.
Scouser misses with a hook. Dyson ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Scouser 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.
Dyson throws a body punch but Scouser moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scouser slips a jab from Dyson.
Dyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scouser drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dyson throws a good cross that connects.
Dyson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dyson sizes up Scouser with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dyson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Scouser! Dyson dives in looking to finish! Scouser is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Dyson!
A relieved looking Philip Dyson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vidar Heimdall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokka comes to the cage accompanied by Twilight Guardians - Out of Our Hands. Heimdall has chosen Battle Beast - Black Ninja as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vidar Heimdall!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokka lands a glancing blow to the side of Heimdall's head.
Rokka closes the distance and clinches.
Rokka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heimdall with a knee to the head.
Rokka tries to throw a body punch but Heimdall avoids it by throwing Rokka back against the cage.
Heimdall missing with knees to the body.
Heimdall breaks the clinch.
Heimdall misses with a looping left.
Heimdall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heimdall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rokka is looking to clinch but Heimdall is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rokka, as that shot connected.
Rokka cracks Heimdall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heimdall tests Rokka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rokka digs a good hook to Heimdall's body.
Rokka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been informed that Heimdall 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.
Rokka avoids the head kick by Heimdall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Rokka slams his shin into Heimdall's torso.
Rokka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heimdall, as that shot connected.
Rokka connects with a leg kick. Heimdall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rokka cracks the inside of Heimdall's front leg.
Heimdall moves out of range of the strikes.
Rokka misses with a head kick.
Heimdall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heimdall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rokka to score with a decent uppercut.
Heimdall misses with a lunging right hand
and Rokka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rokka rushes Heimdall and presses him up against 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!
Heimdall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heimdall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rokka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heimdall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rokka misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimdall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimdall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rokka backwards.
Heimdall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heimdall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rokka can pounce on him.
Rokka is looking to slow Heimdall down with leg kicks.
Rokka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heimdall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heimdall tries a low kick but Rokka avoids it.
Heimdall tried to score with a low kick but Rokka checks it.
Heimdall misses with a left hand
and Rokka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heimdall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Heimdall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heimdall blocks the body kick.
Rokka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimdall throws out the jab.
Heimdall scores with a head kick.
Heimdall throws a poor cross that misses
and Rokka counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Rokka misses.
Rokka lands a jab-cross combination.
Heimdall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rokka.
A slow jab from Heimdall misses its intended target.
Rokka throws a leg kick that misses.
Rokka misses with a series of wild punches.
Heimdall misses with a low kick.
Rokka with a jab.
Rokka clobbers Heimdall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rokka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rokka lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokka tries a head kick but it misses.
Heimdall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rokka feints and then cracks Heimdall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heimdall down.
Heimdall throws a low kick but Rokka avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka wants to land a leg kick but Heimdall is out of range.
Rokka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimdall was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokka.
Heimdall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heimdall throws a push kick but Rokka slaps the foot to one side.
Heimdall swings widly with a right hand
and Rokka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rokka misses with a wild body shot.
Heimdall throws a right hand that Rokka ducks under and follows up with a left that Rokka also avoids with ease.
Rokka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
It looks like Rokka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Heimdall throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Rokka counter with a right hand.
Heimdall scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rokka lands with a cross.
Heimdall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heimdall rushes Rokka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heimdall throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Rokka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Heimdall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Antero Rokka is winning the standup battle so far.
Heimdall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rokka counters with a nice uppercut.
Heimdall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heimdall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heimdall throws a big shot that misses.
Rokka drops his hands momentarily and Heimdall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Heimdall cracks Rokka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rokka blocks a head kick by Heimdall.
Rokka misses with a low kick as Heimdall jumps back.
Heimdall follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rokka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rokka misses with a looping right.
A left and a right from Heimdall both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rokka is looking to slow Heimdall down with leg kicks.
Rokka lands a nice shot to the body.
Heimdall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rokka was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimdall.
Heimdall scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka jabs Heimdall right on the nose. Heimdall blinks but takes it well.
Rokka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heimdall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heimdall misses with a hook. Rokka ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Rokka finds it's target.
Rokka thumps Heimdall with a low kick.
Heimdall scores with a spinning back kick!
Rokka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimdall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rokka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heimdall can do to turn this around?
Rokka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heimdall. That did some damage!
Heimdall throws a body punch but Rokka moves out of range.
Rokka throws a low kick, looking for Heimdall's leg but Heimdall calmly moves out of range.
Heimdall looks to land a left hand but Rokka moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Rokka misses the target.
Rokka lands a leg kick that knocks Heimdall off balance momentarily.
Heimdall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimdall throws an overhand right that lands on Rokka's shoulder, as Rokka tries to avoid the shot.
Rokka lands with an uppercut that bounces Heimdall off the cage and back into range.
Heimdall is rocked!
Heimdall gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rokka gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Heimdall is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Rokka!
During a confident post fight interview, Antero Rokka 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelemi Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seia comes into the arena with The Offspring - All i Want blaring out of the sound system. Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kelemi Seia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seia moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Seia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Seia lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson works Seia's body with a nice hook.
Seia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Seia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seia takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Kelemi Seia has been cut.
Apollo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Kelemi Seia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson jabs Seia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Seia's side.
Seia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Seia throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Seia moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Seia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson takes a swing at Seia's ribcage but misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson defending well as Seia loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a double jab
enabling Seia to counter with a crisp jab.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seia to the mat! Seia manages to get full guard.
Seia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Seia being controlled here, momentarily.
Seia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson trying to control but Seia is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Seia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Seia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Seia!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson looks to move to half guard but instead Seia has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelemi Seia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Seia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Seia's head.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Seia misses the target.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Seia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson throws a hook but Seia blocks it.
Seia is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Seia sees coming a mile off.
Jackson misses with a right hand
letting Seia counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Seia.
Seia misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Seia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Seia fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Jackson swings for the body but Seia moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Seia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Seia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
It looked like Seia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Seia.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Seia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Apollo Jackson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a body punch but Seia moves out of range.
Seia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seia. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Seia.
Seia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Seia has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Seia on the inside.
Seia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Seia's ribcage. Seia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seia lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Seia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seia tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seia swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
I was talking to Seia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson tries to work over Seia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seia lands an uppercut.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Seia - that landed with a thud.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Seia.
Seia throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seia.
Seia blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Seia lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelemi Seia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Seia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Seia, which made it look bad.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seia finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Seia punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Apollo Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kelemi Seia will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Seia saw that one coming.
Seia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Seia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
A jab from Seia finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Seia blocks a head kick by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Seia.
Seia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Seia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Seia throws a good cross that connects.
Seia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Seia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seia sprawls well. Seia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Seia is looking to counter with a body kick.
Seia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Seia lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws a body punch but Seia moves out of range.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Seia throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Seia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Seia.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seia as he avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a body punch but Seia moves out of range.
Seia throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Seia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Seia looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Seia tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seia.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a hook but Seia avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Seia's head but Seia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seia misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Seia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seia is able to avoid easily.
Seia lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Seia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Seia as he checks the leg kick.
Seia lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seia lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson cracks Seia with a good jab.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson looks to throw a body kick
and Seia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Seia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelemi Seia clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Seia had a free shot at his head there.
Seia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Seia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Seia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Seia. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Seia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Seia lands a jab to the head.
Seia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Seia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Seia jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Seia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Seia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seia is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Seia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Seia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seia works the jab nicely.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Seia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seia is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson throws a body punch but Seia moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Seia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seia manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Seia there.
Seia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seia misses with a body kick.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seia lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Seia jabs at Jackson's body.
Seia lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Seia, which made it look bad.
Kelemi Seia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Jackson.
Seia lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seia throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Seia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Seia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seia lands with a nice body punch.
Seia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Seia.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Seia lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jackson throws a body punch but Seia moves out of range.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seia circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelemi Seia had his way with Apollo Jackson in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Seia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Seia is just out of range.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
It looked like Seia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Seia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Seia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seia throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
And Seia counters with a quick kick to the body but Jackson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Seia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Seia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seia scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Seia moved out of range.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Seia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Seia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Seia counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jackson looks to land a combination but Seia avoids it well.
Seia is looking to counter punch.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Seia moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Seia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Seia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seia moves away.
Seia connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson motions for Seia to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Apollo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seia lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seia ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A little feinted left hand from Seia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson swings for the body but Seia moves out of range.
Seia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Jackson swings for the body but Seia moves out of range.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Seia rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seia.
Seia is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seia.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seia to score with a decent uppercut.
Seia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seia counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Seia counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seia checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body punch but Seia moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Seia down.
Jackson jabs Seia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Seia counters with a straight right hand.
Seia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Seia takes one to the side of the head.
Seia ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
It looked like Seia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Seia avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Seia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seia connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Seia jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelemi Seia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelemi Seia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). France has chosen bring me to life as his entrance music. Darwin France will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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158 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 4, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
France fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
France has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from France finds it's way through Hossein's defenses.
Hossein misses with a hook. France ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from France. Hossein does a little dance to reset his feet.
France moves forwards but Hossein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
France lands the left hand.
France is looking to land body kicks.
Hossein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. France sees it coming and avoids it easily.
France tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hossein lands a leg kick that knocks France off balance momentarily.
Hossein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by France.
Hossein moves away from the strike by France.
Hossein takes a swing at France's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France pulls out of a head kick attempt.
France tries a head kick but it misses.
Hossein blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hossein. Those never looked like landing.
Hossein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract France.
Hossein misses with a body kick.
Hossein is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France scores with a push kick.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big right from Hossein misses.
France connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
France uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hossein.
France pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
France misses with a head kick.
Hossein is really struggling to find his range with his punches. France's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sloppy strikes from Hossein. Those never looked like landing.
France pulls out of a head kick attempt.
France connects with a high kick.
Hossein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract France.
France cracks Hossein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hossein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hossein throws an overhand right that lands on France's shoulder, as France tries to avoid the shot.
France lands a head kick. Hossein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by France.
France cracks the inside of Hossein's front leg.
France looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hossein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been told by Hossein's head coaches at The Sweat Lodge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
France dives in and scores a takedown into Hossein's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France is looking to work some ground and pound but Hossein has wrist control.
France with a flurry of punches that miss.
France wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving.
France is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
France looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Hossein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hossein keeping full guard, as France tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
France throws a head kick that misses.
Hossein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hossein.
Hossein blocks a jab.
Hossein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
France slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hossein stuffs the takedown attempt from France. France gets slowly back to his feet.
Hossein lands with an uppercut that bounces France off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
France connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hossein misses with a straight right.
France is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein misses the jab.
Hossein throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - France coming out on top.
France tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
France misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from France.
A jab from France misses.
France keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hossein.
France throws a jab but it's blocked by Hossein.
France scores with a head kick.
France scores with a head kick. Hossein tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A shot to the liver by France. Beautiful body shot.
France slips a jab from Hossein.
France chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hossein can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hossein looks to land a right hand but France moved out of range.
And France tries to counter it with a takedown but Hossein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hossein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hossein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
France checks a low kick from Hossein.
France sizes up Hossein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
France tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
France ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.
Hossein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hossein slips under a jab.
France ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hossein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by France.
France tries a head kick but it misses.
France tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
France has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hossein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
France uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hossein.
France misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hossein in his tracks.
Good shot there by France.
France throws a head kick that half lands.
Hossein avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from France lands but Hossein takes it in his stride.
A head kick from Hossein lands but France takes it in his stride.
Hossein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before France can pounce on him.
France misses with a straight left.
Hossein connects with a solid leg kick.
France ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hossein avoids the body shot from France.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
France uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hossein.
France gets the takedown into side control.
France is trying to get an arm triangle but Hossein is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hossein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
France throws a strike aimed at the side of Hossein's head but Hossein avoids it well.
France goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hossein has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for France but great work by Hossein.
France manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
France looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France gets back to full guard.
Hossein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
France manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hossein manages to get himself to full guard.
France passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
France is stalling here. Hossein is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! France seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hossein has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
France regains half guard.
Hossein has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, France works to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France has his foot on Hossein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hossein works his way back into a safe position though.
Hossein is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hossein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
France is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hossein is aware though and is defending well.
France has his feet on Hossein's thighs here. He's pushed Hossein off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hossein screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darwin France!
Darwin France thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatts McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm a Thug. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vyacheslav Romanov enters the cage!
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285 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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300 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fatts McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyacheslav Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGee in his tracks.
It looks like Fatts McGee has been cut.
Romanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fatts McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGee throws a leg kick that misses.
Romanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Romanov misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by McGee - just one landing.
McGee throws a solid leg kick but Romanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGee.
Romanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down.
McGee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romanov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Romanov throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Romanov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Romanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee throws a leg kick but Romanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Romanov responds with a good body kick, but McGee manages to step out the way in time.
Romanov throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee scoring well with a low kick there.
McGee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romanov moves out of range of the strikes.
McGee throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGee moves into the clinch.
McGee lands a left hand.
McGee working aggressively here.
McGee wants to get back to striking at distance but Romanov won't allow it.
Romanov is trying to break the clinch but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
Romanov misses with some punches.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
Romanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romanov lands with a left to the head.
McGee prevents a body shot from Romanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Romanov misses with the head strike.
Romanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
A short left from McGee.
McGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romanov tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Romanov back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Romanov moves away and avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Romanov - the referee stops the clock and McGee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Romanov. McGee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGee misses with a body punch
and Romanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Romanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGee is breathing heavily.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romanov.
Romanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romanov misses with a body kick.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee throws a leg kick but Romanov moved away.
Romanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romanov punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Romanov tries to bum rush McGee with a series of wild strikes but McGee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanov throws a nice head kick!
A jab lands there for McGee.
Romanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from McGee misses.
McGee throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee wants to slow Romanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Romanov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Romanov throws a leg kick which misses McGee's front leg but catches the back leg as McGee tries to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGee.
Romanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romanov needs to keep his hands up - McGee had a free shot at his head there.
McGee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romanov. Romanov obviously looking to wear him down.
McGee feints and then cracks Romanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romanov down.
McGee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Romanov misses the shot to the body.
McGee blocks a head kick by Romanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vyacheslav Romanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fatts McGee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Romanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romanov throws a fast counter high kick but McGee manages to duck under it in time.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romanov lands a hook that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Fatts McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee pushes Romanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romanov is trying to maintain a safe position but McGee gets an underhook and turns Romanov into the cage.
McGee tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Romanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Romanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Romanov.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romanov breaks from the clinch.
Romanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGee.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee misses the jab.
It seemed like Romanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romanov lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGee will feel that in the morning.
McGee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romanov manages to avoid it.
McGee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Romanov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov lands a right hook to the body.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Romanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romanov.
McGee avoids the head kick by Romanov.
McGee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGee avoids the head kick by Romanov.
McGee lands a jab to Romanov's midsection.
McGee throws a series of punches but Romanov avoids them all with ease.
Romanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGee misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Romanov.
Romanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov lands a left and a right that send McGee crashing to the mat, dazed. Romanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McGee is rocked!
Romanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Romanov.
McGee lands a head shot.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
Romanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGee has time to react.
Fatts McGee's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Romanov throws an absolute beast of a head kick! McGee is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vyacheslav Romanov!
A relieved looking Vyacheslav Romanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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