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Dissolution Fight Night 26 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars HoutKooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Low Ki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars HoutKooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Low Ki!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HoutKooper shoots and misses
and Ki counters with a straight right hand.
Ki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown attempt by HoutKooper or perhaps it was just good defense by Ki, which made it look bad.
Ki closes the distance and clinches.
Ki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ki manages to break the clinch.
Ki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
HoutKooper shoots in and drives through. Ki sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars HoutKooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ki throws a monster overhand right that drops HoutKooper! Ki follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Low Ki!
Low Ki decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Messinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kit Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrik Messinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kit Walker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker pushes Messinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Messinger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walker wants a takedown but no success here.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Messinger has him pressed against the cage.
Henrik Messinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kit Walker.
Walker keeps control of Messinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Messinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Messinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Kit Walker has been cut.
Messinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
Messinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker throws a head kick that misses
and Messinger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Messinger avoids the body shot from Walker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messinger scores with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Walker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker tries for a kimura but Messinger is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Messinger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Messinger is pushing Walker's head away, looking to escape. Walker manages to hold on to the position though.
Walker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Messinger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Walker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Walker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Messinger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Walker misses with the ground and pound.
Walker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Walker tries to score with some ground and pound. Messinger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Walker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Messinger scores with a body shot.
Messinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Messinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Messinger swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Messinger.
Messinger misses the shot to the body.
Walker dives in and scores a takedown into Messinger's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Messinger is keeping the position.
Walker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker scores with a shoulder strike.
Messinger wants to break free but Walker has control.
Walker slowing the pace effectively.
Messinger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Messinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Messinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walker on the side of the head.
Messinger's corner calls for a 1-2. Messinger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Messinger tries to keep at a distance but Walker has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messinger working hard to break the clinch.
Walker tries for a takedown but Messinger manages to get underhooks.
We've been informed that Walker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Messinger misses with a punch to the body.
Walker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Messinger can't fight it off and eventually Walker manages to take the fight to the floor. Messinger looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Walker throwing strikes from guard but Messinger blocks nicely.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Messinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker prevents Messinger from getting back to his feet.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Messinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kit Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kit Walker's cut.
That's time! Messinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Messinger misses.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Messinger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
Walker drives through and clinches with Messinger against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Messinger.
Messinger breaks from the clinch.
Messinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Messinger's guard.
Messinger is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messinger is trying to break the clinch but Walker is controlling him.
Messinger prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker goes for a takedown attempt but Messinger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henrik Messinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kit Walker.
Messinger tries to keep at a distance but Walker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Messinger gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
Walker goes for a takedown attempt but Messinger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Messinger lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Messinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messinger digs a good hook to Walker's body.
Walker wants to clinch but Messinger slips to the side
and Messinger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Walker takes one to the chin there.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Messinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker tries for a takedown but Messinger circles away easily
and Messinger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Messinger misses with a body shot
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker scores with a jab to the head.
Walker slips under a jab.
Walker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Walker is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messinger wants to get back to his feet.
Walker with the ground and pound but Messinger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Walker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab, jab by Messinger - just one landing.
Walker forces Messinger back against the cage and clinches.
Walker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Messinger looking to throw knees to the head but Walker is blocking nicely.
Walker is looking for a takedown.
Walker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Messinger after a bit of a struggle.
Walker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Messinger's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messinger is trying to push Walker away but Walker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Messinger smiles and moves away.
Messinger lands a jab to Walker's midsection.
Walker throws a solid leg kick but Messinger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Walker.
Walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
It looks like Messinger has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Messinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Messinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Messinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henrik Messinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Messinger throws a leg kick but Walker moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Messinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kit Walker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Walker closes the distance and pushes Messinger back into the cage.
Messinger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Messinger.
Messinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Messinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker walks into a stiff left hand from Messinger.
Walker staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Messinger circles away.
Henrik Messinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kit Walker.
Messinger tries to work over Walker's front leg with a kick but Walker checks it.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Messinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Messinger misses its target.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker tries to counter with a clinch but Messinger shakes him off and moves away.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messinger but Messinger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries for a takedown but Messinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Messinger digs a good hook to Walker's body.
Messinger lands a nice hook to Walker's body. Walker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Messinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Messinger coming out on top.
Messinger lands a big uppercut and Walker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Walker looks OK. Messinger waves Walker back to his feet!
Walker is rocked!
Messinger cracks Walker with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrik Messinger!
In his post fight interview, Henrik Messinger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Kit Walker spoke after the fight, saying 'Devils sake'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Wates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Wates has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Nickoson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Wates!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickoson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wates checks a low kick from Nickoson.
Nickoson thuds his right hand into Wates's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A leg kick checked by Wates.
Nickoson feints a jab promting Wates to slip. Nickoson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wates slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wates is rocked!
Wates decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nickoson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wates is working away from the top position though.
Nickoson punching from the bottom.
Wates stalling away here and it's allowed Nickoson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickoson 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.
Nickoson has his hands on Wates's head, controlling the position.
Nickoson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wates's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nickoson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wates is retaining full guard.
Nickoson advances position into side control!
Nickoson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nickoson controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nickoson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wates is looking for a sweep.
Wates managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nickoson.
Nickoson is chipping away with strikes.
Wates is looking for a sweep.
Wates being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson working the ground and pound but Wates is defending the strikes.
Nickoson controlling the position.
Nickoson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nickoson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wates avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickoson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wates is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nickoson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wates felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickoson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wates wants to get back to his feet.
Nickoson is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickoson in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Nickoson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wates throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nickoson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wates is in Nickoson's guard.
Nickoson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickoson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wates trying to control but Nickoson is working from the bottom.
Bryan Nickoson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nickoson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickoson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wates stands up from Nickoson's guard - Wates perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wates scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Nickoson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nickoson is not content to let Wates control the position.
Nickoson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wates's best efforts.
Nickoson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wates is working away from the top position though.
Nickoson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wates decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bryan Nickoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wates takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Charles Wates has been cut.
Nickoson misses with the combination.
Wates with the counter takedown but Nickoson avoids it easily.
Nickoson throws a right and a left that Wates avoids nicely.
Nickoson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wates circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickoson tries to bum rush Wates with a series of wild strikes but Wates uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Nickoson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickoson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wates drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nickoson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wates.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wates defends well.
Nickoson controlling the position.
Wates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickoson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wates has managed to get both his arms back between Nickoson's legs - danger averted.
Wates in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickoson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wates manages to get himself to full guard.
Nickoson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nickoson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickoson.
Nickoson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickoson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Nickoson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Wates's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wates takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryan Nickoson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickoson throws a series of strikes that have Wates backpedaling.
Nickoson scores with a jab to the head.
Wates moves to clinch but Nickoson breaks away
and Nickoson counters with a shoot takedown. Wates fights it but they end up in guard.
Wates is still in real trouble! Can Nickoson finish him?
Wates is looking to sweep but instead, Nickoson has passed into half guard.
Wates seems to have recovered his senses.
Nickoson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wates knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickoson not doing much here.
Nickoson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wates is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickoson controlling the action here.
Nickoson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wates knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickoson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wates can do to turn this around?
Wates has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickoson is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson is taking a breather. Wates says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nickoson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wates back to the cage. Nickoson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nickoson avoids the head kick by Wates.
A punch lands to the side of Wates 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooh!!! Nickoson has knocked Wates down with a huge combo! Nickoson steps away and waves a wobbly Wates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OH! Wates has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Nickoson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Nickoson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Wates sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bryan Nickoson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kicking King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taras Shevchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kicking King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taras Shevchenko!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick by King misses
and Shevchenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shevchenko connects with a nice short shot to King's temple.
Shevchenko working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shevchenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shevchenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shevchenko trying to control the pace.
Shevchenko working King over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
King pushes Shevchenko off looking to stand but Shevchenko dives back in and keeps control.
Shevchenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shevchenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko working the head and body with strikes.
King is in trouble now - Shevchenko has advanced to mount!
King is in a horrible position here. Shevchenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shevchenko dominating with strikes here.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shevchenko scoring with strikes but King is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shevchenko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. King can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Kicking King has been cut.
Shevchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shevchenko lands a big shot there that rocks King but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kicking King's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shevchenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Shevchenko postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have King in real trouble here! The ref calls for King to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Park Ji Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles LeBracket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Park Ji Sung could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charles LeBracket's chin.
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Park Ji Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles LeBracket!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBracket displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ji Sung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LeBracket counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Sung goes for a double leg but LeBracket avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as LeBracket continues to drive forward.
Ji Sung tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBracket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ji Sung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
LeBracket cracks Ji Sung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
LeBracket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ji Sung shoots in for a takedown but LeBracket shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Park Ji Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji Sung moves to clinch but LeBracket breaks away
and LeBracket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Sung is rocked!
Ji Sung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LeBracket counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Ji Sung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ji Sung is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Sung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ji Sung seems to have got his legs back now.
Park Ji Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBracket scores with a jab to the jaw.
LeBracket cracks Ji Sung with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. LeBracket has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ji Sung to stand back up!
LeBracket throws an overhand right that drops Ji Sung like a sack of potatoes! LeBracket dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles LeBracket!
In his post fight interview, Charles LeBracket started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ares Espiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Franchel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Franchel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ares Espiro's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ares Espiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Franchel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espiro takes a swing at Franchel's ribcage but misses.
Espiro throws a right hand that misses
and Franchel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Espiro lands a slapping body shot.
Espiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franchel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franchel misses with a low kick.
Espiro cracks Franchel with an open hand slap.
Franchel moves out of range of the strikes.
Franchel flicks out a counter leg kick but Espiro steps away.
Franchel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Espiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Franchel is standing up over Espiro. Espiro looks to escape but Franchel dives into side control.
Franchel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Espiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Espiro, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Espiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Franchel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Espiro keeps working.
Espiro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Franchel.
Espiro's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Espiro parries the strikes from Franchel easily there. Franchel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Espiro to escape.
Franchel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franchel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Espiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espiro is looking to reverse the position.
Espiro is working hard here to advance position.
Franchel tries for a kimura but Espiro is defending well.
Espiro is trying to escape the position but Franchel is controlling the position.
Franchel is looking to take a break and control but Espiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Espiro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Franchel's guard! Nice work there by Espiro!
Franchel keeping moving, preventing Espiro from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franchel is on top in guard.
Franchel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Franchel with the ground and pound but Espiro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Franchel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franchel trying to control the position from guard on top but Espiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franchel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchel pushing down on Espiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Espiro trying to control but Franchel postures up.
Espiro is looking to improve his position.
Franchel working Espiro over with strikes.
Franchel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Espiro really wants to buck Franchel off and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franchel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Franchel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Franchel.
Espiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franchel.
Franchel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Espiro.
Espiro throws a big shot that misses.
Franchel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franchel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Espiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Franchel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Espiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Espiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franchel.
Espiro throws a hook but Franchel blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franchel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Espiro punishes Franchel's body with a nice straight punch.
Franchel slips under a jab from Espiro.
Franchel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Franchel counters with a nice body shot.
Franchel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Espiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchel scores with a body shot.
Franchel gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Franchel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Espiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Espiro jabs at Franchel's body.
Franchel closes the distance and clinches.
Espiro manages to break the clinch.
Espiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Espiro misses with a two punch combination.
Franchel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franchel is trying to control the action in half guard but Espiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Franchel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Franchel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Espiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espiro is refusing to be controlled, as Franchel sits in half guard.
Franchel thows a huge punch but Espiro dodges it nicely.
Franchel slows the pace down in half guard.
Espiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Espiro actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Espiro pushes Franchel off looking to stand but Franchel dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchel is trying to work for a kimura but Espiro is defending well.
Espiro is trying to control but can't.
Espiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franchel pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Franchel is going to stand back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Espiro throws a big shot that misses.
Espiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vincent Franchel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franchel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Espiro scores with the left hand. Franchel knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchel 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.
Franchel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Espiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franchel wants to control from the top but Espiro keeps moving.
Franchel postures up.
Espiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Franchel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Franchel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Espiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Espiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Franchel doesn't seem phased though.
Franchel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franchel showed some decent athleticism there.
Espiro tries to roll over but Franchel keeps him under control.
Franchel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Franchel is pressing down on Espiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Espiro is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espiro is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchel thows a huge punch but Espiro dodges it nicely.
Espiro wants to control but Franchel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Espiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franchel.
Espiro actively working from the bottom here.
Franchel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Espiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franchel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franchel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Espiro's head.
Franchel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Espiro is just riding it out for now. Franchel eventually gives up the hold.
Franchel wants to advance to full mount but Espiro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Franchel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vincent Franchel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Franchel trying to control but Espiro is working from the bottom.
Ares Espiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Espiro keeping full guard, as Franchel tries to pass.
Espiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franchel is one step ahead there.
Franchel tries to free his leg and advance position but Espiro is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The crowd cheers as Espiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Franchel doesn't seem phased though.
Espiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Espiro, as that shot connected.
Espiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ares Espiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Espiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franchel with the counter takedown but Espiro avoids it easily.
Espiro throws a hook but Franchel blocks it.
Franchel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Espiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Franchel clinches.
Espiro breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franchel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Espiro.
Franchel slips a jab from Espiro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Franchel! But no joy.
Franchel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Espiro pushes Franchel off but Franchel dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ares Espiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franchel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Franchel!
After the fight, Vincent Franchel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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21
155 lbs
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20
158 lbs
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Good kicks
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorma Niemi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemi cracks Darrow with a good jab.
Darrow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Niemi.
Darrow throws out a leg kick but Niemi moves out of range and Darrow only half commits.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Niemi is just out of range.
Niemi unleashes a big counter combination but Darrow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab by Niemi.
Jorma Niemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Niemi misses its intended target.
Darrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niemi.
A shot to the body from Darrow misses
enabling Niemi to counter with a crisp jab.
Niemi throws an overhand right that lands on Darrow's shoulder, as Darrow tries to avoid the shot.
Niemi blocks a leg kick.
Darrow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Niemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niemi throws a low kick but Darrow avoids it.
Niemi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niemi avoids the head kick by Darrow.
Niemi lands with a shot to the body.
Niemi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darrow at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi lands a jab.
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Niemi misses.
Niemi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Niemi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Niemi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darrow's hands.
A good leg kick by Niemi.
Darrow moves into the clinch.
Niemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Niemi throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Niemi.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niemi or not.
Darrow jumps guard.
Niemi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niemi being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow continues to stall.
Darrow keeping moving, preventing Niemi from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Darrow keeping moving, preventing Niemi from controlling successfully.
Darrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jab by Niemi.
Darrow tries to score with a low kick but Niemi moves his leg out of the way.
Niemi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darrow checks the leg kick.
Niemi is looking to score with low kicks.
Niemi missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Niemi there.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Darrow slips a straight right by Niemi.
Darrow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jorma Niemi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrow has managed to clinch.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Niemi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Niemi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Niemi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Niemi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Niemi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Darrow under the eye.
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Niemi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemi.
Darrow throws a solid leg kick but Niemi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Darrow.
Darrow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow jabs Niemi right on the nose. Niemi blinks but takes it well.
Niemi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Niemi finds it's way through Darrow's defenses.
Niemi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niemi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Niemi finds it's way through Darrow's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darrow.
Darrow is looking to wear down Niemi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darrow throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Niemi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darrow scores with a shot to the body.
Niemi slaps away a takedown attempt from Darrow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Darrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jorma Niemi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darrow lands a glancing blow to the side of Niemi's head.
Darrow looks to throw the jab but Niemi is out of range.
Darrow sizes up Niemi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Niemi throws a lazy right hand but Darrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niemi connects with a solid leg kick.
Darrow shoots in looking for a takedown. Niemi tries to sprawl out of it but Darrow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Niemi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Niemi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niemi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niemi misses with a low kick.
It looked like Darrow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darrow walks into a stiff left hand from Niemi.
Darrow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darrow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Darrow avoids the body shot from Niemi.
Darrow tried to counter with a leg kick but Niemi avoided it.
Darrow swings for the body but Niemi moves out of range.
Niemi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Niemi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi swings for the body but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niemi. Darrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niemi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darrow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darrow throws a sloppy body shot
and Niemi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Darrow.
Darrow throws a leg kick that misses.
Darrow defending well as Niemi loads up on a big left hand.
As Niemi looks to move away, Darrow throws a big counter combo bu Niemi just gets out of the way.
Darrow throws an off balance right hand
and Niemi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Darrow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemi throws out a loose jab but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Niemi throws an overhand right that lands on Darrow's shoulder, as Darrow tries to avoid the shot.
Darrow throws a lazy uppercut
and Niemi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darrow thinking.
Niemi throws a hook to the side of Darrow's head but Darrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Niemi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niemi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darrows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Niemi throws a jab when Darrow was well out of range.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Niemi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Darrow tries to advance to mount but Niemi denies him.
Darrow controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Niemi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Niemi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Niemi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Niemi.
Donk. Niemi catches Darrow right on the button with a cross.
Darrow throws a hook to the side of Niemi's head but Niemi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niemi throws a big shot that misses.
Darrow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Niemis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Niemi misses with a series of wild punches.
Darrow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Niemi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darrow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Niemi throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Darrow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Niemi.
Niemi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darrow fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi defending well as Darrow loads up on a big left hand.
Niemi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darrow.
Darrow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Niemi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
A countering left hand to the body from Niemi misses.
Good leg kick by Niemi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Niemi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darrow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Darrow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Darrow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darrow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Darrow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niemi defending well though.
Jorma Niemi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow trying to pass the guard but Niemi defending well.
Darrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darrow in particular looking to stall.
Darrow wants to pass the guard but Niemi is defending well.
Niemi is looking to improve his position.
Darrow wants to pass to mount but Niemi is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darrow in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Darrow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Niemi for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Niemi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Niemi catches Darrow right on the button with a cross.
Darrow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Niemi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darrow manages to avoid it.
Darrow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Niemi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darrow. Niemi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemi thows a leg kick but Darrow checks it
and Darrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ronnie Darrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niemi was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a body punch
and Niemi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niemi misses with a looping left.
Darrow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niemi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Darrow somewhat.
Niemi sizes up Darrow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Niemi scores with a nice right hand.
Darrow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niemi slips a jab from Darrow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niemi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Niemi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Niemi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorma Niemi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Zavurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Mitchell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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169 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamil Zavurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavurov moves into range and clinches up with Mitchell.
Mitchell managing to block the knees to the body from Zavurov.
We've been informed that Mitchell 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.
Zavurov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zavurov presses Mitchell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zavurov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Gregory Mitchell has been cut.
Zavurov trying to land knees to the body.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Zavurov lands with a light punch inside.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamil Zavurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zavurov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zavurov lands a left hand.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zavurov is struggling to control the position.
Zavurov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zavurov lands a body shot.
Zavurov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell dodges an elbow strike from Zavurov.
Zavurov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zavurov scores with a shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
I was talking to Zavurov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zavurov missing with knees to the body.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Zavurov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zavurov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mitchells head.
Zavurov lands with a right to the head.
Mitchell is rocked!
Mitchell takes a shot to the head.
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Zavurov finish him?
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Zavurov.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zavurov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mitchell or not.
Mitchell seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zavurov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zavurov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zavurov lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zavurov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Zavurov has him pinned against the cage.
Zavurov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zavurov prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zavurov pushes Mitchell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zavurov throws an elbow that misses.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zavurov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zavurov blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell lands a really nice looking cross but Zavurov seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a jab when Zavurov was well out of range.
Zavurov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to keep at a distance but Zavurov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Zavurov forces Mitchell back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zavurov prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to break free but Zavurov pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Zavurov.
Zavurov digs a right hand into Mitchell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mitchell's gas tank.
Zavurov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zavurov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zavurov prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov misses with a punch to the body.
Zavurov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zavurov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mitchell counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zavurov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitchell, pushing him back against the cage.
Zavurov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mitchell.
Zavurov lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zavurov stalling the fight.
Zavurov has Mitchell pressed against the cage, preventing Mitchell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Zavurov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Mitchell's cut.
That's time! Zavurov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zavurov rushes Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zavurov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Zavurov throws knees to the body.
Zavurov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Zavurov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell has had enough of the clinch but Zavurov keeps him there for the moment.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Zavurov throws knees to the body.
Zavurov lands a shoulder strike.
Zavurov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zavurov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zavurov misses with an elbow strike.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Zavurov has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zavurov throws an elbow that misses.
Zavurov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mitchell! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zavurov is unloading with more strikes now! Mitchell drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Zavurov!
Shamil Zavurov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Gregory Mitchell stepped up to the mic, saying 'He just got lucky mate.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Sturm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Looseterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Sturm could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimbo Looseterman's chin.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Sturm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimbo Looseterman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturm shoots in but no luck this time.
Sturm lands a nice hook to Looseterman's body. Looseterman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Looseterman.
Looseterman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Looseterman.
Looseterman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturm.
Sturm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturm slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sturm.
Looseterman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sturm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Looseterman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jimbo Looseterman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturm.
Looseterman throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturm.
Sturm wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Looseterman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Looseterman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Looseterman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sturm sprawling to the canvas! Sturm rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Looseterman finish him?!
Sturm is rocked!
Looseterman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Sturm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Looseterman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturm.
Sturm is looking to clinch.
Looseterman throws a right hand that misses
and Sturm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Looseterman misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sturm seems to have got his legs back now.
Donk. Looseterman catches Sturm right on the button with a cross.
Looseterman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sturm misses the shot to the body.
Sturm get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Sturm stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Looseterman runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimbo Looseterman!
Jimbo Looseterman is the new welterweight champion!
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