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VFC 68: Mir v. Williams III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturas Valantanavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenzo Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arturas Valantanavich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturas Valantanavich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenzo Nakata!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valantanavich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakata stuffs the takedown.
Valantanavich shoots in for a takedown but Nakata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valantanavich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturas Valantanavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valantanavich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valantanavich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakata to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nakata stays in close to Valantanavich's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Valantanavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valantanavich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakata stays in close to Valantanavich's body and controls the position.
Valantanavich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakata is aware though and is defending well.
Nakata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valantanavich has his takedown stuffed
and Nakata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valantanavich looking for a sweep. Not yet Valantanavich, not yet.
Nakata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Valantanavich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valantanavich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nakata is fighting to break Valantanavich's control of his arms but Valantanavich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nakata sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Valantanavich keeps moving.
Nakata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valantanavich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nakata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Valantanavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakata preventing the sweep.
Nakata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nakata trying to control but Valantanavich is working from the bottom.
Valantanavich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakata controls the pace.
I looks like Nakata might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nakata stopping the sweep attempt from Valantanavich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenzo Nakata dominated that round.
That's time! Valantanavich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valantanavich with a poor takedown
and Nakata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valantanavich - that will leave a mark!
Nakata fails with a takedown attempt.
Arturas Valantanavich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valantanavich throws a sloppy head kick
and Nakata counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Valantanavich's guard now.
Valantanavich wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valantanavich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valantanavich wants to stand up but Nakata is controlling him.
Nakata's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakata trying to control but Valantanavich is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Nakata has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valantanavich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Nakata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nakata stays in close to Valantanavich's body and controls the position.
Nakata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valantanavich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valantanavich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakata controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valantanavich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valantanavich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakata controls the pace.
Valantanavich trying to control the position here.
Valantanavich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valantanavich has his takedown stuffed
and Nakata counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturas Valantanavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valantanavich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nakata counters with a shoot takedown. Valantanavich fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata postures up.
Nakata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Valantanavich keeps moving.
Nakata sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valantanavich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenzo Nakata 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!
Valantanavich tries to clinch but Nakata moves away
and Nakata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valantanavich trying to control the position.
Valantanavich is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nakata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Valantanavich being controlled here, momentarily.
Valantanavich is looking to stand up but Nakata isn't so interested in that idea.
Nakata content to stall in guard here.
Valantanavich trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Valantanavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valantanavich swivels and escapes.
Valantanavich clinches but Nakata breaks the clinch
and Nakata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nakata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valantanavich's waist but Valantanavich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakata off to one side.
Arturas Valantanavich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valantanavich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valantanavich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakata is one step ahead there.
Nakata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Valantanavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valantanavich tries to clinch up
and Nakata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valantanavich pulls Nakata in close to his closed guard and prevents Nakata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Valantanavich 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.
Nakata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valantanavich wants to stand up but Nakata is controlling him.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Valantanavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valantanavich has his foot on Nakata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakata works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valantanavich looking to control.
Nakata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakata wants to pass the guard but Valantanavich is keeping the position.
Arturas Valantanavich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenzo Nakata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Nakata!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cato McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewart Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly has chosen Dropkick Murphy's - Shipping Up To Boston 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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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cato McGraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Stewart Kelly!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kelly defends it nicely.
Kelly throws a hook but McGraw avoids it easily.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
McGraw looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Kelly does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kelly sprawls well. Kelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGraw gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly misses with a few strikes there.
Kelly scores with a one two! McGraw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGraw counters with a shoot takedown. Kelly fights it but they end up in guard.
McGraw wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGraw manages to get himself to full guard.
McGraw keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Kelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from McGraw.
Kelly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kelly trying to control but McGraw is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Kelly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGraw counters with a straight right hand.
Kelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelly throws a combination that misses
and McGraw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kelly throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling McGraw to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from McGraw. McGraw gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cato McGraw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly throws a combination that misses
and McGraw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGraw throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly lands a jab-cross combination.
Kelly checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cato McGraw will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGraw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGraw lands in his opponent's guard.
Kelly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kelly is controlling the pace.
Kelly is keen to just control but McGraw is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kelly is keen to just control but McGraw is a slippery customer.
Kelly content to control rather than advance.
Kelly tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGraw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kelly trying to control the action but McGraw is working from the bottom.
Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Stewart Kelly just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGraw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelly swivels and escapes.
Stewart Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGraw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense.
Kelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGraw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGraw looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly works the jab nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGraw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cato McGraw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Kelly.
McGraw is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGraw misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewart Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kelly blocks a leg kick.
McGraw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGraw counters with a shoot takedown. Kelly fights it but they end up in guard.
Kelly wants to sweep here but McGraw controlling him for the moment.
McGraw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGraw trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGraw tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but McGraw is proving a slippery customer.
Kelly 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cato McGraw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGraw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kelly misses with a combination
and McGraw counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGraw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kelly manages to get to full guard.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGraw is one step ahead there.
Kelly working a defensive guard here.
McGraw looking to pass the guard.
Kelly looking for subs off his back but McGraw has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGraw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kelly wants to improve his position but McGraw is controlling well.
McGraw trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGraw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGraw manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly connects with a couple of short punches.
Kelly working some strikes from top position.
McGraw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kelly controls the pace.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGraw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGraw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Kelly thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cato McGraw showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGraw has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cato McGraw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knox Yodsenklai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa comes to the cage accompanied by Smurffit - Tunteisiin. Yodsenklai has chosen Traditional Wai Kru as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Knox Yodsenklai!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa closes the distance and clinches up with Yodsenklai, looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa pushes Yodsenklai against the cage but Yodsenklai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight left.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Yodsenklai is just out of range.
Taalasmaa lands with a cross.
Yodsenklai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yodsenklai moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodsenklai throws a leg kick that misses.
Taalasmaa jabs Yodsenklai right on the nose. Yodsenklai blinks but takes it well.
Yodsenklai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsenklai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taalasmaa throws out the jab.
Yodsenklai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yodsenklai moves out of range of the strikes.
Yodsenklai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taalasmaa shoots in but no luck this time.
Yodsenklai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taalasmaa misses the shot to the body.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick from Yodsenklai.
A combination from Yodsenklai does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taalasmaa lands the left hand.
Yodsenklai is looking to score with low kicks.
Yodsenklai tries a head kick but it misses.
Taalasmaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yodsenklai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yodsenklai manages to avoid it.
Yodsenklai stuffs the takedown.
Taalasmaa jabs Yodsenklai right on the nose. Yodsenklai blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taalasmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yodsenklai throws out the jab.
Yodsenklai throws a head kick that misses.
Yodsenklai slips under a jab.
Taalasmaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yodsenklai.
Taalasmaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taalasmaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taalasmaa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yodsenklai misses with a low kick.
Knox Yodsenklai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai misses with a head kick.
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but Yodsenklai moves out of range.
A big left from Taalasmaa misses.
Taalasmaa lands with a good body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Yodsenklai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yodsenklai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that round.
That's time! Taalasmaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taalasmaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai misses with a looping left.
Yodsenklai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yodsenklai misses with a head kick.
Yodsenklai scores with a kick to the body.
Yodsenklai staying out of range there.
Knox Yodsenklai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodsenklai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Yodsenklai throws a low kick but Taalasmaa avoids it.
Taalasmaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Yodsenklai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taalasmaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yodsenklai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a few strikes there.
Yodsenklai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taalasmaa's sensitive parts.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yodsenklai. That's going to slow Taalasmaa down.
Nice jab there from Yodsenklai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai throws a low kick but Taalasmaa avoids it.
Yodsenklai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taalasmaa's calf.
Yodsenklai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taalasmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Yodsenklai's ribcage but misses.
Taalasmaa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yodsenklai ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
The fighters circling - Taalasmaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Yodsenklai misses with a looping right.
Yodsenklai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yodsenklai misses with a combination
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Yodsenklai counters with a good low kick that Taalasmaa was not able to check.
Yodsenklai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yodsenklai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taalasmaa's knee momentarily.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but Yodsenklai shows good takedown defense.
Taalasmaa misses with a looping left.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut. Yodsenklai saw that one coming.
Yodsenklai misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Taalasmaa.
Yodsenklai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knox Yodsenklai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Taalasmaa throws a shot from downtown. Yodsenklai moves away and avoids it.
Yodsenklai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taalasmaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yodsenklai. Yodsenklai obviously looking to wear him down.
Taalasmaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yodsenklai throws a hook but Taalasmaa avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab to the body
and Yodsenklai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taalasmaa thinking.
Taalasmaa digs a good body shot into Yodsenklai's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Taalasmaa misses
and Yodsenklai counters with an outside leg kick.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yodsenklai counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Yodsenklai.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yodsenklai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yodsenklai moves out of range of the strikes.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot
and Yodsenklai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taalasmaa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Taalasmaa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Yodsenklai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yodsenklai counters with a good low kick that Taalasmaa was not able to check.
Taalasmaa throws a big shot that misses.
Knox Yodsenklai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yodsenklai connects with a nice looking jab.
Yodsenklai moves away from the strike by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa connects with a single shot there.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick from Yodsenklai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai lands a head kick!
Yodsenklai throws a lazy right hand but Taalasmaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yodsenklai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taalasmaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yodsenklai manages to avoid it.
No luck for Taalasmaa with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Yodsenklai misses.
Taalasmaa throws a right hand that Yodsenklai ducks under and follows up with a left that Yodsenklai also avoids with ease.
Yodsenklai throws a combination that misses
and Taalasmaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yodsenklai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taalasmaa takes a step back to recover.
Yodsenklai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taalasmaa throws out the jab.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knox Yodsenklai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yodsenklai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knox Yodsenklai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tazwar Masood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masood's entrance music is The Pakistan National Anthem. A fine choice. gold has chosen yes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
174 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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22
177 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Tazwar Masood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, mr gold!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gold scores with a nice head shot.
gold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Masood managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by gold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by gold.
gold throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Masood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
gold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
gold throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
gold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Masood down.
gold throws a strike aimed at the side of Masood's head but Masood avoids it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masood misses with an uppercut. gold saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from gold as Masood shoots in.
gold throws a hook to the side of Masood's head but Masood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
gold moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from gold. Masood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
gold throws a hook but Masood blocks it.
A slow jab from gold misses its intended target.
gold slips under a jab from Masood.
A big right from Masood misses.
Masood drives through and clinches with gold against the cage.
gold tries to pull guard but Masood holds him up against the cage and eventually gold drops back down to his feet.
gold goes for a takedown attempt but Masood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
gold lands a body shot.
gold misses with a double jab.
Masood lands with a straight right. gold didn't see that one coming.
Masood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by gold.
Tazwar Masood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masood dodges the punch combination from gold.
gold throws a right and a left that Masood avoids nicely.
Masood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Masood misses with a body shot.
gold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masood with a hook.
Masood thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from gold.
gold misses with a series of wild punches.
Masood gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
gold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masood prevents it.
Tazwar Masood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr gold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masood cracks gold with a nice body shot.
Masood lands with a light punch inside.
Masood is leaning against gold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
gold looks gassed!
gold blocking some punches.
Masood lands a right hand that snaps the head of gold backwards.
gold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
gold tries to break the clinch but Masood is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Masood.
gold avoids the elbow strike from Masood, against the cage.
Masood scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Masood.
Masood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masood.
Masood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down gold.
gold is trying to force a seperation but Masood has the dominant position.
Masood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masood lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Masood.
Masood lands a body shot in the clinch.
gold tries for a takedown but Masood manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Masood.
A nice left hand lands by Masood.
Masood scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Masood.
Masood lands a left hand.
Masood lands a nice uppercut.
Masood's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Masood presses gold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masood lands a shot to the body.
Masood lands a hook that snaps the head of gold backwards.
Masood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Masood on the inside.
Masood cracks gold with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Masood - that landed with a thud.
Masood lands a right hand.
Masood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of gold backwards.
Masood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Masood lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Masood - that landed with a thud.
Masood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masood lands a left hand.
Masood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of gold backwards.
gold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Masood.
gold letting Masood take a breather here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masood.
Masood is leaning against gold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masood lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalling in the clinch from Masood.
Masood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of gold backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Masood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tazwar Masood dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Masood lands with a shot to the body.
gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masood.
gold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masood.
Masood misses with a body shot
and gold counters with a left to the body.
Masood misses with a double jab.
Masood clinches up with gold and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
gold fails to pull guard.
Masood lands a right hand.
gold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and gold avoids it.
gold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but gold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
gold tries to circle away but Masood has him pinned against the cage.
gold is looking to break free of the clinch but Masood has double underhooks.
gold blocks an elbow strike from Masood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
gold is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Masood.
gold fails to pull guard.
gold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tazwar Masood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr gold.
Masood throws a head kick but gold moves out of range.
Masood pushes gold up against the cage in a clinch.
Masood turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Masood working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masood gets to mount! gold was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Masood fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masood unloading with bombs!
Masood throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Masood with good strikes from the mount here!
Masood breaks from gold's wrist control and lands an elbow.
gold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Masood has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of gold's face.
Masood tries to control but gold wriggling away.
Masood landing strikes, looking to finish!
Masood fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masood punching from mount but gold doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masood wants to control the pace but gold is squirming around nicely.
Masood working the ground and pound effectively.
Masood tries to control but gold wriggling away.
Masood lands a heavy elbow.
gold is trying desperately to improve position.
Masood working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
gold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masood is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. gold can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
gold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Masood landing strikes from the mount.
Masood sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masood lands with some vicious ground and pound - can gold hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns gold that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tazwar Masood dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Masood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masood ducks under a wild hook from gold.
Masood lands a nice hook to gold's body. gold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
gold misses with a hook. Masood ducked under it nicely.
gold goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Masood misses with a straight left.
Masood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and gold counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masood fails with a takedown attempt.
gold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masood.
gold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masood tries for a takedown but gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tazwar Masood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gold throws a series of punches but Masood moves out of range.
gold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from gold there as he acknowledges the shot.
gold shoots in for a double leg but Masood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says gold as he avoids it easily.
Masood throws a left and a right that both miss
and gold counters with a takedown into side control.
Masood sneaks back into half guard.
gold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
gold landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Masood wants to get back to full guard.
Masood manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gold forces his way into half guard.
gold with the ground and pound but Masood uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Masood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. gold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
gold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Masood works his way to full guard. Good work.
gold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
gold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from gold.
mr gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tazwar Masood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masood is looking for a sweep. gold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
gold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masood is trying to stand.
Masood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masood blocking the ground and pound attempt from gold.
Masood is looking for a sweep. gold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masood misses with a combination
and gold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as gold throws out the jab.
Tazwar Masood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masood throws a right hand that gold ducks under and follows up with a left that gold also avoids with ease.
gold throws a looping overhand right but Masood ducks down to avoid it.
Masood slips a straight right by gold.
gold missing with a left hand there. Masood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
gold misses with a hook.
Masood tries to close the distance and clinch up but gold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
gold 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.
gold misses with an uppercut.
Masood scores with a jab. gold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masood lands the left hand.
Masood looks to throw the jab but gold is out of range.
gold tries for a takedown but Masood circles away easily
and Masood counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
mr gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tazwar Masood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aarne Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juutilainen comes to the cage accompanied by Legenda - Cohorts Of Demons. Hart has chosen The Sharpshooter 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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21
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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27
220 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Juutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen shoots for a takedown but Hart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick from Hart misses.
Juutilainen is looking to clinch but Hart is avoiding it.
Aarne Juutilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juutilainen manages to avoid it.
Juutilainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart is trying to improve his position.
Juutilainen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Juutilainen off and has taken his back!
Hart has the hooks in. Juutilainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hart lands strikes to the head.
Hart is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Juutilainen tries to roll but Hart sticks to his back.
Hart trying to control momentarily.
Hart controlling well, preventing Juutilainen from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen trying to control the action but Hart just sinks the hooks in.
Hart looking for the choke but no joy.
Juutilainen staying busy and making it hard for Hart to control.
Hart looking to hold on to the position here but Juutilainen rolls and ends up regaining guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt - Hart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juutilainen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aarne Juutilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juutilainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hart is trying to defend but Juutilainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juutilainen pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hart tries to get to full guard but Juutilainen has control of the leg.
Hart is trying is best to control the position here.
Juutilainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hart is refusing to be controlled, as Juutilainen sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart wants to control but Juutilainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hart regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Juutilainen!
Juutilainen tries to lock up and control but Hart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juutilainen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Juutilainen controls the position.
Hart throws some wild stikes that Juutilainen manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Juutilainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hart looking to ground and pound but Juutilainen is blocking nicely.
Juutilainen tries to hold on but Hart postures up.
Juutilainen is looking to improve his position but Hart isn't that keen on the idea.
Hart landing punches.
Juutilainen is squirming around, avoiding Hart's attempts to control the action.
Hart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juutilainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aarne Juutilainen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Juutilainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hart circles away.
Juutilainen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Juutilainen working the head with strikes.
Hart wants to control but Juutilainen postures up.
Juutilainen working the ground and pound.
Juutilainen tries to move to mount but Hart blocks the move with his legs.
Juutilainen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hart struggling a bit here.
Juutilainen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hart sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Juutilainen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hart is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hart tries to escape but Juutilainen is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hart works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Juutilainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Hart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hart stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aarne Juutilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown but Hart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juutilainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Hart avoiding damage.
Hart tries a knee to the head but Juutilainen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart takes an elbow to the temple.
Hart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juutilainen backwards.
Juutilainen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hart cracks Juutilainen with a nice body shot.
Hart blocks an elbow strike from Juutilainen.
Hart lands an uppercut.
It looks like Aarne Juutilainen has been cut.
Hart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juutilainen misses with an elbow strike.
Juutilainen trying to stall but Hart improves his position.
Hart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juutilainen tries to stall but Hart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juutilainen keeps control of Hart as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Juutilainen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Juutilainen dodges an elbow strike from Hart.
Stalling in the clinch from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen throws an elbow that misses.
Hart blocks the elbow strike.
Juutilainen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Juutilainen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Juutilainen.
Hart is trying to stall.
Hart scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart misses with a punch on the inside.
Juutilainen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juutilainen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hart's brow.
Hart blocks an elbow strike from Juutilainen.
Hart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hart lands a right hook to the body.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juutilainen has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juutilainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Hart sprawls well. He's pushed Juutilainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juutilainen walks into a straight right hand from Hart.
Juutilainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juutilainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Hart sprawls well. He's pushed Juutilainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juutilainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hart keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart trying to hold on to Juutilainen's head to control him but Juutilainen postures up.
Juutilainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hart controls Juutilainen momentarily but Juutilainen frees himself.
Juutilainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Aarne Juutilainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aarne Juutilainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt - Hart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juutilainen slips a jab and a cross from Hart.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juutilainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hart circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aarne Juutilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Hart misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juutilainen is defended easily by Hart.
Juutilainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juutilainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juutilainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hart tries to sprawl out of it but Juutilainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart stuffs the takedown.
Hart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hart's waist but Hart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juutilainen off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hart gets a takedown into half guard.
Juutilainen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juutilainen tries to roll over but Hart keeps him under control.
Juutilainen wants to control but Hart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hart trying to control the action but Juutilainen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart lands strikes from half guard.
Hart passes to full mount!
Hart putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Juutilainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juutilainen tries to hold on but Hart postures up.
Hart connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Juutilainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hart avoids the attempt from Juutilainen to control.
Hart looking to control but Juutilainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen wants to control but Hart is having none of it.
Hart throws some wild stikes that Juutilainen manages to avoid easily.
Juutilainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hart lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Juutilainen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Juutilainen with a nice head shot there.
Juutilainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Aarne Juutilainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Juutilainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard.
Juutilainen trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bret Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hart wants to sweep but no luck.
Hart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juutilainen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Hart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Juutilainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aarne Juutilainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov comes to the cage accompanied by The Trooper by Iron Maiden. Vincent Volkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Terrell Reed's chin.
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182 lbs
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173 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrell Reed!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Reed.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Reed moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Reed gets a clinch.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed takes a shot to the head.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Reed avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Reed scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Reed.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reed lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Volkov misses
and Reed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Reed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Volkov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Volkov has escaped and now he's on top!
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov postures up in Reed's guard and throws a big left but Reed blocks it.
Reed has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed is looking for a triangle here but Volkov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reed wants to control but Volkov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to stand but Reed is controlling his head.
Reed gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volkov wanted to stand there but Reed had control of the position.
Volkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed wants to sweep here but Volkov controlling him for the moment.
Reed controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Reed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Reed is very close to passing his half guard.
Volkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Reed looks to land a strike but Volkov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Volkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Terrell Reed has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrell Reed's cut.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed trying to mount his opponent but Volkov defends it.
Volkov is not content to let Reed control the position.
Reed looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Volkov is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big left from Volkov misses.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
A leg kick checked by Reed.
Reed scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Vincent Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Reed slips under a jab.
Vincent Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov clinches but Reed breaks the clinch
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Volkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
Volkov trying to control from the bottom.
Reed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Volkov is defending well.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is keen to just control but Volkov is a slippery customer.
Reed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Volkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reed throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Volkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Volkov trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
Reed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Volkov is defending well.
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reed lands a nice short elbow.
Reed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terrell Reed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Volkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov misses the jab.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Reed. Reed gets slowly back to his feet.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov misses with a combination
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov misses with a double jab
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed lands with a good body shot.
Reed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volkov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reed lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkov.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Volkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reed counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reed.
Volkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volkov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reed.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Volkov prevents Reed from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Volkov manages to get back to half guard.
Volkov wants to control the action here but instead Reed manages to pass to full mount!
Volkov is squirming around, avoiding Reed's attempts to control the action.
Volkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Vincent Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov is working hard here to advance position.
Terrell Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reed looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reed trying to control but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Reed's lack of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reed 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Reed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Halo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Edwards's choice of entrance music: Whiskey Hangover. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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21
269 lbs
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Edwards!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edwards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
It looks like Edwin Edwards has been cut.
Edwards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwards wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edwards, as that shot connected.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Edwards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson throws a strike but Edwards rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Edwards looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Edwards has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwards's waist but Edwards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Edwards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Edwards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Edwards thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Edwards throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Edwards stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to kick Edwards off but Edwards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson trying to control but Edwards postures up.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
Edwards has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Edwards landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Edwards's attempts to control the action.
Edwards lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Edwards's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edwards gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edwards is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Edwards pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edwards.
Edwards is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Edwards trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Edwards trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Edwards thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Edwards drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Edwards is very close to passing his half guard.
Edwards prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edwards is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Edwards forces his way into half guard.
Edwards throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Edwards wants to advance to full mount but Johnson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson 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.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Edwards breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edwin Edwards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Edwards shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Edwards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson misses the body punch
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Edwards was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Edwards looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson wants to hold on but Edwards pushes him away.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Edwards pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Edwards lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Edwards breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Edwards wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Edwards looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson wants to control but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwin Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Edwards avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Edwards controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson tries to buck Edwards off but he can't manage it.
Edwards controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dwayne Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Edwards controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Edwin Edwards just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to wear down Edwards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw.
Edwards stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Edwards leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edwards counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Edwards counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edwards finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edwin Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edwin Edwards!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ol Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Pozsgai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastard comes to the cage accompanied by Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pozsgai's choice of entrance music: PC Park - Klatka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
8 - 3 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ol Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 2, fighting out of London, Stefan Pozsgai!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozsgai connects with the punch.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pozsgai manages to avoid it.
Bastard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pozsgai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bastard wants to control but Pozsgai is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard taking a breather here.
Bastard tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard decides to stand back up.
Pozsgai clinches up with Bastard and pushes him back against the cage.
Pozsgai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pozsgai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pozsgai is leaning against Bastard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pozsgai digs a right hand into Bastard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bastard's gas tank.
Bastard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bastard is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Pozsgai.
A right hand to the body from Pozsgai.
Pozsgai lands a left hand.
Pozsgai lands a right hand.
Bastard is rocked!
Pozsgai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pozsgai throws a big uppercut that drops Bastard! More strikes from Pozsgai and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bastard lies dazed against the cage as Pozsgai celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Pozsgai!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Ilves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa comes to the cage accompanied by Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin. Ilves has chosen Disco Duck as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Ilves!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Ilves shoots in looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa tries to sprawl out of it but Ilves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taalasmaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ilves looks for a takedown but Taalasmaa sprawls well.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ilves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa works the jab nicely.
Taalasmaa misses with the combination.
Ilves misses with a takedown attempt - Taalasmaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kari Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Ilves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice right hand.
Taalasmaa throws a right and a left that Ilves avoids nicely.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy right hand but Ilves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taalasmaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ilves.
Taalasmaa lands with a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa throws a series of strikes that have Ilves backpedaling.
It looks like Juhani Ilves has been cut.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but Ilves avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ilves, pushing him back against the cage.
Ilves takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Taalasmaa. No joy for Ilves on that attempt.
Ilves looks gassed!
Taalasmaa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Taalasmaa throws a combination. Ilves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taalasmaa lands with a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa scores with the left hand. Ilves knows he should have avoided that one.
Ilves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Taalasmaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ilves doesn't seem phased though.
Taalasmaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taalasmaa scores with a jab to the head.
Taalasmaa connects with the punch.
Taalasmaa cracks a nice hook into Ilves's ribs.
Taalasmaa scores with a jab. Ilves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ilves drops his hands momentarily and Taalasmaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Taalasmaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands a slapping body shot.
Taalasmaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ilves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taalasmaa lands with a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ilves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taalasmaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ilves on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ilves's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Taalasmaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juhani Ilves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taalasmaa scores with a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ilves doesn't seem bothered though.
Ilves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ilves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taalasmaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Taalasmaa lands a really nice looking cross but Ilves seems unphased.
Ilves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ilves is breathing heavily.
Ilves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ilves tries to move into range but Taalasmaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taalasmaa rushes Ilves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands a right hand.
Taalasmaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taalasmaa cracks Ilves with an open hand slap.
Taalasmaa lands a jab to the nose.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taalasmaa lands a slapping body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a right hand that Ilves ducks under and follows up with a left that Ilves also avoids with ease.
Taalasmaa lands a nice hook to Ilves's body. Ilves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ilves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taalasmaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taalasmaa lands a left hand.
Taalasmaa scores with a shot to the side of Ilves's head.
Ilves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taalasmaa lands a damaging elbow.
Ilves fails to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa is working Ilves over against the cage.
Ilves blocks an elbow strike from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ilves backwards.
Taalasmaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taalasmaa scores with a one two! Ilves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ilves moves away.
Taalasmaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilves can do to turn this around?
Taalasmaa swings for the body but Ilves moves out of range.
Ilves slips a jab and a cross from Taalasmaa.
Ilves gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kari Taalasmaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Ilves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ilves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ilves fails with a takedown attempt.
Kari Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Ilves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taalasmaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ilves's guard.
Taalasmaa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Taalasmaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juhani Ilves's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Taalasmaa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Taalasmaa lands with a cross.
Ilves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ilves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice body shot.
Ilves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taalasmaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taalasmaa thuds a left hand into Ilves's body.
Ilves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taalasmaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ilves on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Ilves should have avoided that one.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot that snaps Ilves's head back.
Taalasmaa lands with a good body shot.
Taalasmaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Taalasmaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ilves's head.
Taalasmaa looks to throw the jab but Ilves is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Taalasmaa scores with a four punch combination!
Taalasmaa throws a series of strikes that have Ilves backpedaling.
Ilves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taalasmaa works Ilves's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Taalasmaa.
A shot to de liver by Taalasmaa. Beautiful body shot.
Kari Taalasmaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ilves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taalasmaa misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taalasmaa!
Taalasmaa clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taalasmaa jabs Ilves right on the nose. Ilves blinks but takes it well.
Ilves is trying desperately to land a takedown but Taalasmaa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ilves.
Ilves has his takedown stuffed
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ilves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ilves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kari Taalasmaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kari Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Ilves.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Ilves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taalasmaa cracks a nice hook into Ilves's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores with a takedown into Ilves's guard.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taalasmaa.
Juhani Ilves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taalasmaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Ilves is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Taalasmaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taalasmaa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Taalasmaa!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir comes to the cage accompanied by Sub-Mission. Williams has chosen Devour - Shinedown as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
190 lbs
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194 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Mir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Williams!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir lands with a nice body kick.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Mir throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Williams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mir.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Mir.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mir.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Mir.
Mir feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Mir moves away and avoids it.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
Williams thows a leg kick but Mir checks it
and Mir counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now.
Williams keeping full guard, as Mir tries to pass.
Mir stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Mir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Williams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mir, into his guard.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mir's guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mir wants to sweep but no luck.
Mir has control of Williams's left arm, preventing Williams from doing any damage.
Mir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Williams is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mir.
Mir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mir is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Mir is retaining full guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
Mir throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Mir there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mir punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mir with a couple of short strikes.
Mir working the ground and pound effectively.
Williams blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Mir dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mir throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mir thinking.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mir counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mir prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mir is working away from the top position though.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Mir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williams is staying active underneath Mir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams is pressing down on Mir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mir throwing strikes but missing.
Mir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mir wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Mir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Mir working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mir trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Mir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Mir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Cain Mir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mir is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Mir has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mir lands a nice short elbow.
Mir is controlling the pace.
Mir wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mir trying to control the pace.
Mir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Williams tries to roll over but Mir keeps him under control.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Mir dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Mir clinches up against the cage.
Mir has Williams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mir pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Williams tumbling to the mat - Mir dives into Williams's guard.
Mir wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Mir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Mir being controlled here momentarily.
Mir trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mir doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
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.
Mir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Mir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Mir.
Mir shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mir trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Mir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mir is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Mir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a one-two to the body.
Mir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir throwing strikes but missing.
Mir stops Williams from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Mir clearly takes that round.
That's time! Mir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams throws a hook but Mir blocks it.
Mir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mir circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams throws a body punch but Mir moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mir works his way into full mount!
Mir working Williams over with strikes here.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Mir controlling the pace for now.
Mir looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mir.
Poor strikes thrown by Mir there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mir lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mir misses with a head shot.
Williams is in a horrible position here. Mir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mir breaks from Williams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mir landing shots from mount.
Mir trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
Mir controlling from the full mount.
Williams can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mir controlling the position easily from mount.
Williams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mir lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
Williams tries to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
Mir looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mir looking to finish Williams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williams!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Mir had his way with Erik Williams in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mir misses with a straight right.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mir to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Mir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Mir finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mir looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mir is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Mir's legs - danger averted.
Mir controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams looks to land a combination but Mir avoids it well.
Mir moves out of range of the strikes.
Mir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mir throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
Mir has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Mir.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mir.
Williams trying to control the position but instead, Mir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Williams into the cage.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Mir keeps him there for the moment.
Erik Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cain Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mir wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Mir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Mir working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Mir is taking a breather. Williams 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.
Mir prevents Williams from improving his position.
Cain Mir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Mir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mir, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Mir!
Cain Mir retains his middleweight title!
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