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MFN 259: Balkan vs. Helgi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quian Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salosen Mara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salosen Mara has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Quian Kane's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Quian Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salosen Mara!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane ducks right into an uppercut from Mara.
Kane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kane.
Kane tries to clinch but Mara moves out of range.
Kane misses with a right hand
and Mara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mara misses with a straight left.
Mara's corner calls for a 1-2. Mara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Mara saw that one coming.
Mara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane.
Kane tries to work over Mara's front leg with a kick but Mara checks it.
Kane throws a chopping leg kick but Mara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara.
Kane checks a low kick from Mara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane misses with a double jab.
Kane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mara there as he acknowledges the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Kane.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kane. That snapped Mara's head back.
Mara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Mara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good shot there by Mara.
Kane tries to bum rush Mara with a series of wild strikes but Mara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kane throws a right hand that misses
and Mara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara.
Kane lands with a nice body punch.
Kane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mara throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane walks into a left hand.
Kane is rocked!
Mara walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kane drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mara swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kane's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salosen Mara!
In his post fight interview, Salosen Mara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Squirrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardinal Sanctus's entrance music is Ghost B.C. - Secular Haze. A fine choice. Squirrel has chosen Bio Crisis - Delirio 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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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Squirrel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squirrel punishes Cardinal Sanctus's body with a nice straight punch.
Squirrel throws a series of punches but Cardinal Sanctus avoids them all with ease.
Squirrel lands with a straight right. Cardinal Sanctus didn't see that one coming.
Cardinal Sanctus throws a leg kick but Squirrel sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Squirrel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cardinal Sanctus doesn't seem phased though.
Squirrel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cardinal Sanctus eats them both and turns towards Squirrel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Squirrel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardinal Sanctus was well out of range. Poor timing from Squirrel.
Cardinal Sanctus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Squirrel just manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Squirrel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Squirrel!
Squirrel swinging wildly here.
Steve Squirrel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Squirrel misses with a left hand
and Squirrel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Steve Squirrel has been cut.
Squirrel just misses with a punch to the body.
Squirrel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cardinal Sanctus at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinal Sanctus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Squirrel just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Squirrel as he connects with a hook.
Cardinal Sanctus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Squirrel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cardinal Sanctus counters with a low kick, right behind Squirrel 's knee.
Squirrel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Squirrel.
Squirrel drives through with a takedown into Cardinal Sanctus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Squirrel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cardinal Sanctus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Squirrel is aware though and is defending well.
Squirrel is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardinal Sanctus has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Squirrel postures up.
Squirrel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cardinal Sanctus looking for a guillotine here but Squirrel defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal Sanctus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Squirrel.
Squirrel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cardinal Sanctus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Squirrel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cardinal Sanctus is trying to keep Squirrel in close.
Cardinal Sanctus wants to control position but Squirrel is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Cardinal Sanctus here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steve Squirrel!
A victorious Steve Squirrel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus had this to say: 'Damn you DEVIL'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Perrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes comes to the cage accompanied by Roadhouse Blues. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Helio Perrera!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perrera checks a low kick from Gomes.
Perrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomes counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Helio Perrera has been cut.
Gomes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Perrera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crunch! Gomes slams his shin into Perrera's torso.
Perrera moves out of range as Gomes strikes.
Gomes throws a leg kick but Perrera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perrera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes.
Perrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gomes tries to sprawl but Perrera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perrera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Perrera trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perrera trying to control from half guard but Gomes is working away.
Perrera looks to land a strike but Gomes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Perrera trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Perrera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Perrera postures up.
Gomes working for submissions but it's allowed Perrera to get to half guard.
Perrera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perrera slips nicely into half guard.
Gomes is concentrating on defense, preventing Perrera from advancing position.
Perrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is positioning himself well to prevent Perrera advancing to mount.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Perrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perrera trying to control from half guard but Gomes is working away.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Perrera is controlling the pace.
Gomes looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Perrera has control of the leg.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perrera trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Perrera won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Helio Perrera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Helio Perrera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Perrera throws out a loose jab but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perrera misses with a straight right.
Gomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gomes thumps Perrera with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gomes.
Perrera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomes has time to react.
Perrera forces Gomes back against the cage and clinches.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perrera's elbow.
Perrera is looking to control Gomes's arms but Gomes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Perrera has his back to the cage.
Perrera lands a shoulder strike.
Perrera wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomes can't find room to land a body shot as Perrera controls the action.
Gomes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perrera after a bit of a struggle.
Gomes working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Gomes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Perrera.
Perrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Gomes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gomes misses with a body punch.
Gomes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Perrera uses from the top position.
Gomes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perrera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perrera working some strikes from top position.
Perrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perrera defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perrera trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perrera is aware though and is defending well.
Gomes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Perrera stacks Gomes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Perrera!
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Perrera wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrera working the ground and pound from side control.
Gomes is trying to control Perrera's posture but Perrera avoids it.
Gomes taking a bit of punishment here - Perrera scoring with strikes.
Perrera working the ground and pound.
Perrera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gomes tries to buck Perrera off but Perrera is having none of it.
Perrera trying to control the position but Gomes is working away.
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Perrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Perrera is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here.
Perrera trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is trying to control Perrera's posture but Perrera avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perrera working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Perrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helio Perrera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perrera's calf.
Perrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomes.
Perrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Perrera loads up on a big right hand but Gomes slips the punch.
Perrera drops his hands momentarily and Gomes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perrera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perrera looking to slow down the pace here.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomes misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes tries to work over Perrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perrera tries to stall but Gomes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Perrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomes lands a hook that snaps the head of Perrera backwards.
Perrera scores with a shot to the side of Gomes's head.
Gomes tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gomes throws a punch but it's blocked by Perrera.
Perrera struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Perrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomes.
Perrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but Perrera avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage.
Perrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perrera's elbow.
Perrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perrera throws a head punch that misses.
Perrera slows down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Perrera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gomes throws a punch but it's blocked by Perrera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomes pulls guard successfully.
Gomes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perrera is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Dave Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perrera defending well though.
Gomes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gomes working over Perrera with some ground and pound. Perrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gomes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gomes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gomes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomes stalling away here and it's allowed Perrera to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perrera keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Perrera trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
Perrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Perrera wants to control the position but Gomes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gomes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gomes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perrera gets full guard.
Gomes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Perrera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gomes has Perrera in his guard.
Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Perrera from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Gomes.
I think Perrera 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 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Helio Perrera!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moribe's entrance music is Krayzie Bone - Drama. A fine choice. Kummola is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
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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
19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kummola misses with a looping left.
Moribe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kummola.
A big right from Moribe misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kummola has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kummola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Kummola.
Kummola scores with a leg kick.
Moribe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Moribe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moribe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moribe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good shot there by Moribe.
Kummola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moribe.
Kummola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moribe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kummola.
Kale Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kummola missing with a left hand there. Moribe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kummola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Moribe misses its target.
A jab from Kummola finds it's way through Moribe's defenses.
Moribe slips under a jab.
Moribe looks to land a combination. Kummola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moribe's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kummola.
Kummola lunges at Moribe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moribe's hand.
Moribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kummola swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
Kummola throws out a loose jab but Moribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Kummola blocks the low kick.
Moribe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moribe lands a head kick!
Kummola lands the left hand.
Kummola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moribe backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kummola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kummola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moribe tries to clinch up.
Moribe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kummola.
Kummola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kummola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been told by Moribe's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kummola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kummola drops his hands momentarily and Moribe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moribe slips a straight right by Kummola.
Moribe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kummola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.
Moribe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kummola's sensitive parts.
Moribe misses with a low kick.
Kummola jabs at Moribe's body.
Kummola darts in looking for a takedown but Moribe gets double underhooks and turns Kummola into the cage.
Kummola catches Moribe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moribe blocks a low kick nicely.
Kummola just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Moribe.
A bone on bone clash there as Kummola blocks the leg kick.
Kummola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moribe tries to clinch but Kummola is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kummola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moribe counters with a straight right hand.
Kummola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moribe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kummola.
A leg kick checked by Kummola.
Kummola checks a low kick from Moribe.
Moribe throws a leg kick but Kummola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moribe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moribe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kummola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kummola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moribe clinches with his opponent.
Moribe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kummola lands with a right to the head.
Kummola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kummola blocks a body shot from Moribe.
Moribe throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Moribe - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moribe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kummola was well out of range. Poor timing from Moribe.
It seemed like Kummola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kummola fails with a takedown attempt.
Moribe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Azusa Moribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kale Kummola.
Kummola loads up on a big right hand but Moribe slips the punch.
A jab from Kummola misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kummola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moribe is looking to chop away at Kummola's legs.
Kummola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kummola slips a straight right by Moribe.
Kummola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moribe.
Azusa Moribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kummola throws a hook but Moribe avoids it easily.
A jab from Kummola does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kale Kummola will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kummola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moribe misses with a low kick.
Kummola throws a hook but Moribe avoids it easily.
Moribe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Kummola misses.
Moribe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kummola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moribe scrambles back to his feet.
Moribe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kummola's head.
Kummola throws a shot from downtown. Moribe moves away and avoids it.
Moribe looks to throw the jab but Kummola is out of range.
Moribe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kummola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kummola misses with a looping left.
Moribe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moribe staying out of range there.
Moribe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Kummola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kummola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kummola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moribe throws a leg kick which misses Kummola's front leg but catches the back leg as Kummola tries to avoid it.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola lands the left hand.
Kummola blocks the body kick.
Kummola with the counter takedown but Moribe avoids it easily.
Kummola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kummola misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Moribe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kummola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moribe lands with a cross.
Moribe throws a hook but Kummola avoids it easily.
Kummola looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
Moribe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kummola just manages to avoid it.
Moribe tries to work over Kummola's front leg with a kick but Kummola checks it.
Moribe lands a lovely overhand right.
Moribe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moribe ducks under a wild hook from Kummola.
Kummola swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
Moribe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kummola.
Kummola scores with a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kummola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kummola connects with the punch.
Kummola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.
Moribe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moribe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moribe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kummola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kummola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moribe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kummola.
Kummola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moribe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moribe is pressing down on Kummola's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moribe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kummola cracks Moribe with a solid left hand.
Kummola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kummola preventing the sweep.
Moribe seems keen to control Kummola's posture.
Kummola trying to control the position from guard on top but Moribe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kummola landing with the ground and pound.
Kummola looking to pass the guard.
Moribe has momentary wrist control but Kummola slips an elbow through the middle.
Moribe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kummola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kummola.
Moribe 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.
Kummola wants to pass the guard but Moribe is keeping the position.
Moribe pulls Kummola in close to prevent any damage.
Kummola lands a couple of elbows.
Kummola trying to control the position from guard on top but Moribe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kummola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kummola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kummola throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kale Kummola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Kummola looks to land a right hand but Moribe moved out of range.
Kummola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Moribe does it's job there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moribe.
Moribe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moribe throws a hook to the side of Kummola's head but Kummola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kummola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Moribe misses.
Kummola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kummola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kummola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moribe counters with a straight right hand.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses.
Moribe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kummola walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kummola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moribe manages to avoid it.
Moribe throws a leg kick but Kummola checks it.
A solid body kick from Moribe.
A punch combination from Moribe misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe has closed the distance and engaged Kummola in a clinch.
Kummola lands an uppercut.
Moribe tries to throw a body punch but Kummola avoids it by throwing Moribe back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kummola fails to land.
Kummola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kummola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moribe pulls his leg out and moves away.
A cross from Moribe lands.
Moribe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moribe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kummola lands a nice shot that snaps Moribe's head back.
Moribe throws a body punch but Kummola moves out of range.
Kummola looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
It looked like Moribe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kummola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moribe on the side of the head.
Kummola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kummola throws an off balance right hand
and Moribe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Azusa Moribe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moribe misses the shot to the body.
Kummola throws a big shot that misses.
Kummola missing with a left hand there. Moribe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moribe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kummola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moribe. Kummola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kummola lands a nice shot to the body.
Kummola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kummola checks a leg kick nicely.
Moribe scores with a leg kick.
Kummola closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moribe's guard.
Moribe wriggles free and stands up.
Moribe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kummola.
Kummola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moribe throws a body shot but no joy.
Moribe misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe moves out of range as Kummola strikes.
Moribe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kummola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moribe lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kummola was well out of range. Poor timing from Moribe.
Kummola swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
Good work by Kummola as he checks the leg kick.
Kummola swings widly with a right hand
and Moribe counters with a thumping low kick.
Moribe lands an overhand right.
Moribe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kummola misses with a shot to the body
and Moribe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kummola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moribe.
A shot to the liver by Kummola. Beautiful body shot.
Kummola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kummola works Moribe's body with a nice hook.
Moribe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kummola misses with a looping right.
Moribe clinches with his opponent.
Moribe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow.
Kummola gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moribe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moribe is not content to let Kummola control the position.
Moribe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kummola is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moribe defends it well.
Moribe tries to get to full guard but Kummola has control of the leg.
Moribe trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moribe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moribe is staying active underneath Kummola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azusa Moribe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kummola 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kale Kummola!
Kale Kummola decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Gaultier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lyon Gaultier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uxxarest lands a right hook to the body.
Uxxarest smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uxxarest tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gaultier defends well and Uxxarest ends up having to push Gaultier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gaultier lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uxxarest darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uxxarest tries a head kick but it misses.
Uxxarest thows a leg kick but Gaultier checks it
enabling Gaultier to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaultier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaultier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uxxarest counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uxxarest sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gaultier defending well though.
Uxxarest prevents Gaultier from standing back up.
Uxxarest is trying to control. Gaultier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uxxarest prevents Gaultier from improving his position.
Gaultier pushes Uxxarest off looking to stand but Uxxarest dives back in and keeps control.
Uxxarest winds up and cracks Gaultier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest trying to advance position but Gaultier counters by regaining guard.
Uxxarest working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaultier's head.
Uxxarest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaultier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uxxarest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uxxarest looking to pass the guard.
Gaultier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uxxarest trying to control but Gaultier is working from the bottom.
Uxxarest throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Uxxarest with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uxxarest with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uxxarest missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uxxarest is looking to pass into half guard but Gaultier pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gaultier is in guard.
Gaultier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Uxxarest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uxxarest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uxxarest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uxxarest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Uxxarest is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Uxxarest looking for a guillotine here but Gaultier defends easily.
Uxxarest has a closed guard, preventing Gaultier from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaultier.
Gaultier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uxxarest takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uxxarest throws a leg kick but Gaultier checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest lands a leg kick that knocks Gaultier off balance momentarily.
Uxxarest lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaultier circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaultier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaultier as he jumps to the side.
Uxxarest takes a swing at Gaultier's ribcage but misses.
Gaultier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gaultier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gaultier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaultier misses with a wild body shot.
And Uxxarest tries to counter it with a takedown but Gaultier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uxxarest checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uxxarest closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaultier to the mat! Gaultier manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaultier wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaultier keeping full guard, as Uxxarest tries to pass.
Gaultier has his feet on Uxxarest's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Umbra Uxxarest will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Uxxarest looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uxxarest looks for the body kick but Gaultier saw that one coming.
Uxxarest scores with a jab.
Uxxarest listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaultier thuds his right hand into Uxxarest's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Uxxarest misses the shot to the body.
Gaultier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gaultier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Uxxarest coming out on top.
Gaultier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uxxarest to score with a decent uppercut.
Gaultier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaultier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uxxarest has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A leg kick checked by Uxxarest.
Gaultier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uxxarest.
Gaultier moves forwards but Uxxarest connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gaultier throws a push kick but Uxxarest slaps the foot to one side.
Uxxarest tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gaultier lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Uxxarest.
Lyon Gaultier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uxxarest moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaultier prevents a body shot from Uxxarest.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaultier.
Uxxarest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uxxarest struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaultier controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Gaultier blocks an uppercut.
Uxxarest lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaultier backwards.
Gaultier misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Uxxarest.
Gaultier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Uxxarest up against the cage.
Uxxarest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uxxarest tries to throw a body punch but Gaultier avoids it by throwing Uxxarest back against the cage.
Uxxarest struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaultier controls his hands.
Uxxarest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaultier backwards.
Uxxarest blocking some punches.
Gaultier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Gaultier - that landed with a thud.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gaultier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Uxxarest scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uxxarest pushes Gaultier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uxxarest swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uxxarest has Gaultier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gaultier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gaultier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Umbra Uxxarest seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uxxarest lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uxxarest swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uxxarest takes a shot to the head.
Gaultier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gaultier stops a takedown attempt from Uxxarest.
Nice body punch from Uxxarest - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uxxarest misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Gaultier on the inside.
Gaultier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaultier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uxxarest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaultier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Uxxarest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gaultier struggles to land a body shot inside as Uxxarest controls his hands.
Gaultier lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land.
Uxxarest misses with the head strike.
Uxxarest misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaultier throws a head punch that misses.
Uxxarest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier lands with a light punch inside.
Gaultier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Gaultier presses Uxxarest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the side of Uxxarest's head.
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umbra Uxxarest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Gaultier misses.
Nice body punch from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest jabs Gaultier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Umbra Uxxarest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uxxarest lands a nice looking body shot.
Uxxarest smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gaultier misses with a body shot.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Uxxarest with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Umbra Uxxarest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uxxarest staying out of range there.
Gaultier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uxxarest to score with a decent uppercut.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Uxxarest fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaultier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uxxarest misses with a head kick.
Gaultier throws a big counter combination but Uxxarest scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gaultier looks to score with a jab to the body but Uxxarest is just out of range.
Uxxarest looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaultier is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaultier avoids the body shot from Uxxarest.
Gaultier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaultier cracks Uxxarest with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gaultier moves away from the strike by Uxxarest.
Good leg kick by Gaultier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Uxxarest.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uxxarest.
Gaultier blocks a jab.
Uxxarest drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uxxarest ducks under a wild hook from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gaultier.
Gaultier throws a leg kick which misses Uxxarest's front leg but catches the back leg as Uxxarest tries to avoid it.
Uxxarest on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaultier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gaultier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uxxarest wants to land a leg kick but Gaultier is out of range.
Uxxarest is looking to slow Gaultier down with leg kicks.
Uxxarest is looking to land body kicks.
Uxxarest throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gaultier counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Gaultier does no damage.
Gaultier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uxxarest is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uxxarest works Gaultier's body with a nice hook.
Gaultier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Uxxarest counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Uxxarest.
Gaultier wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lyon Gaultier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uxxarest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaultier looking to stall.
Gaultier stalling in the clinch but Uxxarest improves position.
Maybe Gaultier would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Uxxarest misses with the head strike.
Gaultier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gaultier digs a right hand into Uxxarest's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uxxarest's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Gaultier.
Gaultier is pressed up against the cage. Uxxarest has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaultier down to the mat. Gaultier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gaultier blocks a head kick by Uxxarest.
Gaultier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uxxarest throws a lazy right hand but Gaultier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Gaultier was looking to counter with a kick there.
Uxxarest takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uxxarest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaultier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gaultier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Uxxarest misses
and Gaultier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uxxarest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Gaultier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uxxarest was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaultier.
Gaultier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gaultier delivers a nice body kick.
Uxxarest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uxxarest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uxxarest looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaultier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Uxxarest throws a chopping leg kick but Gaultier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Umbra Uxxarest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gaultier connects with a right hand. Uxxarest shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Umbra Uxxarest.
Well Uxxarest 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Umbra Uxxarest!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Temel Dilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali has chosen Punjab as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Temel Dilli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koothrappali is looking to slow Dilli down with leg kicks.
Koothrappali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilli misses the target.
Koothrappali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilli.
Dilli throwing a counter right hand but Koothrappali manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koothrappali.
Koothrappali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dilli lands a right hook to the body.
Koothrappali staying out of range there.
Rajesh Koothrappali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koothrappali looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Dilli blocks the leg kick.
Dilli lands a head shot.
Koothrappali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilli.
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koothrappali.
Dilli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but Dilli avoids it.
Dilli misses with a straight left.
Dilli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koothrappali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koothrappali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Koothrappali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilli misses with a double jab
and Koothrappali counters with a leg kick.
Dilli misses with a hook. Koothrappali ducked under it nicely.
Koothrappali feints a counter leg kick.
Dilli checks a leg kick.
Koothrappali throws a body shot but no joy.
Koothrappali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dilli. That did some damage!
Koothrappali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koothrappali has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick as Dilli jumps back.
Dilli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koothrappali flicks out a counter leg kick but Dilli steps away.
Koothrappali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koothrappali slips a jab from Dilli.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Koothrappali lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilli's head.
Dilli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilli swings for the body but Koothrappali moves out of range.
Dilli throws a nice looking combination but Koothrappali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koothrappali cracks the inside of Dilli's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koothrappali avoids the body shot from Dilli.
Dilli misses the jab.
Koothrappali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koothrappali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koothrappali thuds a left hand into Dilli's body.
Dilli cracks a nice hook into Koothrappali's ribs.
Dilli misses with a wild body shot.
Koothrappali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilli.
Dilli throws a shot from downtown. Koothrappali moves away and avoids it.
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Koothrappali moved out of range.
Dilli misses the jab.
Dilli throws a right hand that misses
and Koothrappali counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Koothrappali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koothrappali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Koothrappali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koothrappali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Dilli.
Dilli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dilli throws a combination that misses
and Koothrappali counters with a thumping low kick.
Dilli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koothrappali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilli.
Koothrappali slips under a jab from Dilli.
Koothrappali moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koothrappali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Koothrappali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dilli throws a hook but Koothrappali avoids it easily.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick which misses Dilli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilli tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick
and Dilli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koothrappali's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilli jabs Koothrappali right on the nose. Koothrappali blinks but takes it well.
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koothrappali. Dilli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koothrappali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilli looks to throw the jab but Koothrappali is out of range.
Dilli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koothrappali can pounce on him.
Dilli checks a leg kick.
Koothrappali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koothrappali.
Dilli checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Dilli.
Dilli misses the jab.
Koothrappali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilli throwing a counter right hand but Koothrappali manages to avoid it.
Dilli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilli tests Koothrappali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilli scores with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koothrappali.
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 Temel Dilli 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.
Koothrappali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilli.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dilli counters with a stiff right hand.
Koothrappali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dilli is out of range and Koothrappali settles back down.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick as Dilli jumps back.
Koothrappali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dilli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koothrappali, right into the meat.
Koothrappali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koothrappali throws a low kick, looking for Dilli's leg but Dilli calmly moves out of range.
Dilli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli misses with a wild body shot.
Temel Dilli is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilli misses with an uppercut. Koothrappali saw that one coming.
Dilli misses with a two punch combination.
Dilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands a leg kick that knocks Dilli off balance momentarily.
Koothrappali tries to work over Dilli's front leg with a kick but Dilli checks it.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but Dilli avoids it.
Jab, jab by Dilli - just one landing.
Dilli checks a low kick from Koothrappali.
Dilli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koothrappali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
Koothrappali throws a body punch but Dilli moves out of range.
Dilli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A low kick from Koothrappali is predictable there
enabling Dilli to counter with a crisp jab.
Koothrappali tries a low kick but Dilli avoids it.
Koothrappali tries to land a leg kick but Dilli saw it coming and moves away.
Koothrappali motions for Dilli to come forward. Koothrappali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but Dilli moves out of range easily.
Dilli connects with a jab.
Dilli has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koothrappali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Koothrappali moves forwards but Dilli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilli missing with a left hand there. Koothrappali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilli blocks a leg kick.
Dilli misses with a lunging right hand
and Koothrappali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the side of Dilli's head but Dilli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Koothrappali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dilli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dilli connects with a crisp jab.
Dilli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koothrappali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koothrappali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Dilli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dilli counters with a left and a right that stings Koothrappali.
Dilli throws a hook but Koothrappali avoids it easily.
Koothrappali doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut. Dilli saw that one coming.
It looked like Dilli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilli throws a hook to the side of Koothrappali's head but Koothrappali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koothrappali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dilli throws a right and a left that both miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Koothrappali.
Dilli fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koothrappali punishes Dilli's body with a nice straight punch.
Dilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koothrappali moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilli throws a shot from downtown. Koothrappali moves away and avoids it.
Koothrappali is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dilli rather than just go for the knockout.
Dilli throws an overhand right that lands on Koothrappali's shoulder, as Koothrappali tries to avoid the shot.
Dilli checks the leg kick.
Koothrappali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dilli checks a low kick from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws a wild body kick that Dilli sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali takes a swing at Dilli's ribcage but misses.
Dilli connects with the punch.
Koothrappali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koothrappali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli misses with a straight left.
Koothrappali appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dilli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilli misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Dilli blocks the low kick.
Dilli loads up on a big right hand but Koothrappali slips the punch.
Dilli feints a jab promting Koothrappali to slip. Dilli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koothrappali slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dilli misses with a straight right.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koothrappali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilli throws out the jab.
Koothrappali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 Temel Dilli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dilli checks a low kick from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilli.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilli checks the leg kick.
Koothrappali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dillis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koothrappali scores with a jab.
Dilli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koothrappali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koothrappali.
Dilli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koothrappali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilli.
Koothrappali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilli cracks Koothrappali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilli takes a swing at Koothrappali's ribcage but misses.
Koothrappali cracks Dilli with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koothrappali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koothrappali.
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koothrappali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
Good leg kick by Koothrappali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koothrappali moves out of range of the strikes.
Koothrappali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilli is rocked!
Dilli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koothrappali at a distance.
Oh Dilli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilli throws a lazy right hand but Koothrappali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koothrappali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dilli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koothrappali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali thows a body kick. Dilli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koothrappali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rajesh Koothrappali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temel Dilli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali takes a swing at Dilli's ribcage but misses.
Dilli throwing a counter right hand but Koothrappali manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilli misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Koothrappali misses.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koothrappali.
Dilli seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot.
A big right from Koothrappali misses.
Koothrappali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Dilli. Those never looked like landing.
Dilli backing away here, and Koothrappali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koothrappali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dilli's calf.
Koothrappali motions for Dilli to come forward. Koothrappali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick which misses Dilli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilli tries to avoid it.
Dilli's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Good work by Dilli as he checks the leg kick.
Koothrappali looks to land a right hand but Dilli moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Dilli to counter with a crisp jab.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick which misses Dilli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilli tries to avoid it.
Koothrappali just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli tests Koothrappali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Dilli misses.
Dilli throws a right hand that Koothrappali ducks under and follows up with a left that Koothrappali also avoids with ease.
Koothrappali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick as Dilli jumps back.
Dilli throwing a counter right hand but Koothrappali manages to avoid it.
Dilli checks a low kick from Koothrappali.
Dilli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koothrappali momentarily.
Dilli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koothrappali throws out the jab.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dilli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dilli misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Dilli misses.
Dilli checks a low kick from Koothrappali.
Dilli fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koothrappali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koothrappali.
Koothrappali misses with a hook
and Dilli counters with a nice body shot.
Dilli throws a hook but Koothrappali avoids it easily.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot.
Koothrappali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koothrappali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dilli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koothrappali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilli throws a hook to the side of Koothrappali's head but Koothrappali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilli cracks Koothrappali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dilli fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilli throws a nice looking combination but Koothrappali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koothrappali misses the body punch
and Dilli counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rajesh Koothrappali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dilli 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temel Dilli!
A very excited looking Temel Dilli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galdra Kiddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Corrida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shadowhunter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galdra Kiddi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Juan Corrida!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrida takes one to the side of the head.
Corrida scores with a hook.
Kiddi swings for the body but Corrida moves out of range.
Kiddi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corrida blocks a head kick by Kiddi.
Kiddi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corrida. Corrida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corrida misses with a straight left.
It looked like Kiddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kiddi misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corrida just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiddi throws a looping overhand right but Corrida ducks down to avoid it.
Corrida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kiddi dodges the punch combination from Corrida.
Corrida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a hook to the side of Corrida's head but Corrida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corrida has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kiddi.
Corrida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kiddi rushes Corrida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kiddi misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiddi lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kiddi fails to land.
Kiddi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corrida wants to get back to striking at distance but Kiddi won't allow it.
Kiddi prevents Corrida from breaking the clinch.
Corrida throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiddi.
Corrida's coach down at R.A.D's Lads was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Corrida's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Corrida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corrida manages to break the clinch.
Kiddi misses the shot to the body.
Kiddi misses with a lunging right hand
and Corrida counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kiddi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Corrida defending well as Kiddi loads up on a big left hand.
Corrida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kiddi wants to clinch
and Corrida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corrida blocks the body kick.
Kiddi tries to clinch but Corrida moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corrida.
Corrida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Galdra Kiddi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corrida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiddi.
Nice body punch from Kiddi.
Nice defenses there by Kiddi.
The crowd cheers as Corrida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kiddi doesn't seem phased though.
Kiddi misses with a head kick.
Corrida swings for the body but Kiddi moves out of range.
Corrida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiddi finds it's way round the side to connect with Corrida's head.
Kiddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiddi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corrida.
Kiddi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiddi misses with a body kick.
Corrida tries to land a leg kick but Kiddi saw it coming and moves away.
Corrida moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kiddi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corrida looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiddi is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiddi avoids the head kick by Corrida.
Kiddi throws a body punch but Corrida moves out of range.
Kiddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiddi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Corrida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiddi digs a good hook to Corrida's body.
Corrida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corrida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiddi cracks Corrida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kiddi works Corrida's body with a nice hook.
Kiddi lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Corrida - just one landing.
Corrida throws a jab when Kiddi was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corrida misses with a jab to the body
and Kiddi counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrida moves out of range as Kiddi throws a body kick.
It seemed like Corrida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corrida leaves Kiddi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corrida! But no joy.
Crunch! Kiddi slams his shin into Corrida's torso.
Corrida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kiddi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiddi tried to score with a low kick but Corrida checks it.
Kiddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Corrida is just out of range.
Kiddi drives through and clinches with Corrida against the cage.
Kiddi misses with the head strike.
Kiddi tries to work over Corrida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corrida scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kiddi fails to land.
Kiddi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiddi blocks an uppercut.
Corrida has a couple of punches blocked by Kiddi.
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 Galdra Kiddi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galdra Kiddi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kiddi cracks Corrida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Corrida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kiddi.
Corrida misses with a body shot.
Kiddi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kiddi connects with a crisp jab.
Kiddi lands with a slapping head kick.
Corrida misses with a hook. Kiddi ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Kiddi misses.
Corrida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Corrida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiddi walks into a jab.
Kiddi scores with a shot to the body.
Corrida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kiddi misses with a body shot.
Corrida misses with a wild body shot.
Kiddi throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corrida slips under a jab.
Corrida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kiddi momentarily.
Kiddi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Kiddi does it's job there.
Kiddi blocks the body kick.
Corrida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiddi.
Kiddi wants to clinch up but Corrida keeps it at a distance.
Kiddi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Galdra Kiddi is winning the standup battle so far.
Corrida is looking to score with low kicks.
Kiddi misses with a hook
and Corrida counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiddi has managed to clinch.
Corrida scores with a shoulder strike.
Corrida throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiddi.
Kiddi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Corrida misses with some punches.
I was talking to Kiddi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corrida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiddi misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiddi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiddi misses with a body punch.
Corrida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiddi misses with some punches.
Kiddi takes a shot to the head.
Kiddi lands a hook that snaps the head of Corrida backwards.
Kiddi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corrida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Corrida controls his hands.
Kiddi has Corrida pressed against the cage, preventing Corrida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida can't break the clinch.
Kiddi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kiddi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kiddi.
Kiddi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corrida misses with a punch to the body.
Corrida misses with a punch to the body.
Kiddi lands an uppercut.
Galdra Kiddi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a head punch that misses.
Kiddi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corrida is rocked!
Corrida has a couple of punches blocked by Kiddi.
Corrida is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiddi finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Kiddi.
Kiddi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Corrida to his knees! Kiddi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galdra Kiddi!
Our winner, Galdra Kiddi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pookie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Ride The Train. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pookie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Wade!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wade tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Wade back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wade pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Wade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wade's calf.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wade moves into the clinch.
Wade controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Wade improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wade digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wade manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Wade has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wade moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wade gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Wade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Wade taking a breather.
Wade is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wade's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wade tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Wade presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Wade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samson Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wade is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pookie Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Wade.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wade.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Good body shot from Wade.
Wade struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Wade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Wade misses with a body punch.
Wade lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson works on Wade's body with a couple of short punches.
Wade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wade stalls.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson digs a right hand into Wade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wade's gas tank.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wade up against the cage.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Wade.
Wade lands with a light punch inside.
Wade breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Wade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pookie Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wade keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Wade looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Wade saw that one coming.
Jackson slips a jab from Wade.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Wade sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wade clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samson Wade will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Wade is looking to clinch.
Wade closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wade sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wade tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wade lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Wade misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wade is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wade looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wade fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wade tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wade has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wade throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Wade throws an elbow but Jackson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wade tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wade wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Wade misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Wade seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Samson Wade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is being controlled here.
Wade in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Wade.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Wade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wade postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson tries to bench press Wade off him but Wade keeps the position.
Jackson is not content to let Wade control the position.
Jackson parries the strikes from Wade easily there. Wade is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jackson to escape.
Wade laying and praying for a moment but Jackson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wade throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Wade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
Wade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wade's sensitive parts.
Wade avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Wade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Wade. Wade maintains the clinch.
Samson Wade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson digs a right hand into Wade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wade's gas tank.
Wade can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Wade's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade lands a body shot.
Wade tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to stall but Wade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wade is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Wade moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wade avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Wade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson tries to stall but Wade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson has Wade pushed against the cage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Wade scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Wade cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Wade is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wade effectively controlling the action here.
Wade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pookie Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wade avoids it.
Wade is looking to take this one to the mat.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wade blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Wade.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Wade lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wade.
Pookie Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Wade.
Wade forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson is stalling here.
Wade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries to stall but Wade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Wade just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Wade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson has Wade pressed against the cage.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Wade's takedown attempt.
Wade is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Wade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wade controls his hands.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Wade is blocking nicely.
Wade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wade struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wade lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Wade.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pookie Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wade has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Wade!
Samson Wade gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jami Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Balkan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helgi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balkan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helgi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balkan throws a body punch but Helgi moves out of range.
Helgi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balkan. Balkan obviously looking to wear him down.
Helgi misses with a body shot.
Helgi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balkan at a distance.
Balkan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helgi throws out the jab.
Balkan tries a low kick but Helgi avoids it.
Helgi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balkan.
Helgi scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jami Balkan has been cut.
Balkan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balkan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helgi.
Helgi clobbers Balkan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balkan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helgi tries to counter with a clinch but Balkan shakes him off and moves away.
Helgi lands a head kick!
Helgi misses with a lunging right hand
and Balkan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balkan misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helgi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balkan tries to score with a low kick but Helgi moves his leg out of the way.
Helgi tries to move into range but Balkan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Helgi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balkan.
Helgi with a nice cross.
Balkan moves out of range as Helgi throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helgi. Balkan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helgi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balkan walks into a straight right hand from Helgi.
Helgi throws a hook to the side of Balkan's head but Balkan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helgi tries to move into range but Balkan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Balkan throws a body shot but no joy.
Helgi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Balkan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Helgi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helgi wants to counter the offense by Balkan and move into the clinch position.
Helgi looks to land a body kick but Balkan moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balkan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Helgi checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi tries a head kick but it misses.
Balkan checks a leg kick.
Balkan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helgi lands a slapping body shot.
Helgi cracks Balkan with an open hand slap.
Helgi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balkan moves away.
Balkan misses with an uppercut. Helgi saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Helgi misses.
Helgi scores with a jab to the body.
Helgi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Balkan rather than just go for the knockout.
Helgi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Balkan blocks the low kick.
Balkan lands with an uppercut that bounces Helgi off the cage and back into range.
Balkan tries to work over Helgi's front leg with a kick but Helgi checks it.
Balkan lands with a good body shot.
Helgi throws a series of punches but Balkan avoids them all with ease.
Balkan connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Balkan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Balkan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balkan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Helgi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balkan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balkan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bjorn Helgi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Balkan.
Balkan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helgi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helgi moves away from the strike by Balkan.
Balkan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Helgi checks a low kick from Balkan.
Balkan looks to throw the jab but Helgi is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Helgi misses.
Helgi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Helgi lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balkan slips under a jab from Helgi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan loads up on a big right hand but Helgi slips the punch.
Helgi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balkan loads up on a big right hand but Helgi slips the punch.
Helgi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balkan scores with a hook to the body. Helgi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balkan misses with a body punch
and Helgi counters with a nice uppercut.
Balkan keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Helgi.
Helgi throws a head kick but Balkan moves out of range.
Balkan throws a push kick but Helgi slaps the foot to one side.
Balkan loads up on a big right hand but Helgi slips the punch.
Helgi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helgi blocks the body kick.
Helgi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helgi tries to score with a low kick but Balkan moves his leg out of the way.
Helgi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn Helgi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Balkan lands a head shot.
Balkan throws a push kick but Helgi slaps the foot to one side.
Helgi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Helgi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Balkan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Helgi. Helgi obviously looking to wear him down.
Balkan throws a body shot but no joy.
Helgi swings for the body but Balkan moves out of range.
Helgi lands with a slapping head kick.
Balkan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Balkan throws a low kick but Helgi avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balkan checks a leg kick.
It looked like Balkan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Balkan's corner calls for a 1-2. Balkan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Balkan lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helgi clinches.
Balkan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helgi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helgi lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Balkan.
Helgi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balkan backwards.
Helgi misses with a punch on the inside.
Helgi lands with a light punch inside.
Balkan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Balkan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helgi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helgi tries to throw a body punch but Balkan avoids it by throwing Helgi back against the cage.
Balkan prevents a body shot from Helgi.
Helgi blocking some punches.
Balkan struggles to land a body shot inside as Helgi controls his hands.
Helgi lands with a light punch inside.
Balkan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helgi.
Balkan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helgi backwards.
Balkan lands a shoulder strike.
Helgi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balkan's elbow.
Helgi can't find room to land a body shot as Balkan controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi struggles to land a body shot inside as Balkan controls his hands.
Helgi lands a body punch.
Bjorn Helgi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Balkan tries a body shot but Helgi blocks it.
Helgi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helgi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helgi lands a shoulder strike.
Helgi tries to throw a body punch but Balkan avoids it by throwing Helgi back against the cage.
Balkan is trying to force a seperation but Helgi has the dominant position.
Balkan is trying to stall.
Balkan struggles to land a body shot inside as Helgi controls his hands.
Helgi misses with the head strike.
Helgi is looking to control Balkan's arms but Balkan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Helgi has his back to the cage.
Helgi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balkan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Helgi misses with the head strike.
Helgi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helgi struggles to land a body shot inside as Balkan controls his hands.
Balkan has had enough of the clinch but Helgi keeps him there for the moment.
Balkan swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balkan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Balkan fails to land.
Balkan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balkan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helgi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Helgi blocks a body shot from Balkan.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Balkan blocks a body shot from Helgi.
Balkan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balkan lands with a short shot to the head.
Helgi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Helgi wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Balkan fails to land.
Helgi scores with a shoulder strike.
Balkan misses with some punches.
Balkan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balkan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Helgi has him pressed against the cage.
Balkan misses with some punches.
Balkan swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helgi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balkan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balkan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helgi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkan slips a jab and a cross from Helgi.
Helgi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balkan backs up against the cage.
Helgi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balkan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balkan lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helgi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Balkan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Helgi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helgi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balkan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Balkan throws a low kick, looking for Helgi's leg but Helgi calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Balkan.
Helgi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Helgi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balkan.
Balkan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helgi just manages to avoid it.
Balkan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balkan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balkan lands with a right hand.
Helgi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helgi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balkan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helgi was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Helgi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkan.
Balkan thuds his right hand into Helgi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balkan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Balkan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Helgi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Balkan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helgi.
Balkan misses the shot to the body.
Helgi wants to counter the offense by Balkan and move into the clinch position.
Balkan drops his hands momentarily and Helgi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balkan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Helgi's calf.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
Helgi checks a leg kick.
Helgi moves out of range of the body kick.
Balkan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helgi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helgi lands a nice looking body shot.
Helgi looks to score with a jab to the body but Balkan is just out of range.
Helgi connects with a high kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balkan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Helgi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Helgi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Helgi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Helgi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Balkan lands a body punch.
Balkan has a couple of punches blocked by Helgi.
Balkan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Balkan lands with a left to the head.
Balkan blocking some punches.
Balkan lands a nice uppercut.
Helgi prevents a body shot from Balkan.
Balkan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Helgi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balkan lands an uppercut.
Balkan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balkan blocks a body shot from Helgi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan tries to work over Helgi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balkan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Helgi can't find room to land a body shot as Balkan controls the action.
Helgi avoiding damage.
Balkan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Helgi digs a right hand underneath Balkan's ribcage. Balkan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Helgi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balkan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helgi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helgi swings wildly with an uppercut but Balkan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helgi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Balkan takes a shot to the head.
Helgi stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan struggles to land a body shot inside as Helgi controls his hands.
Helgi tries a body shot but Balkan blocks it.
Helgi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balkan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Bjorn Helgi has been cut.
Balkan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helgi scores with a nice head shot.
Helgi moves into range and clinches up with Balkan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helgi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helgi blocking some punches.
Helgi lands a right hand.
Balkan takes a shot to the head.
Helgi blocks an uppercut.
Balkan blocks a body shot from Helgi.
Balkan digs a right hand underneath Helgi's ribcage. Helgi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Helgi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balkan misses with a body punch.
Balkan has a couple of punches blocked by Helgi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jami Balkan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Balkan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balkan.
Helgi misses the shot to the body.
Balkan blocks a head kick by Helgi.
Balkan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Helgi throws a low kick but Balkan moves out of range easily.
Helgi tries a head kick but it misses.
Balkan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Helgi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helgi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Helgi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Helgi lunges at Balkan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Balkan's hand.
Helgi misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helgi throws a hook to the side of Balkan's head but Balkan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balkan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Helgi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Balkan.
Balkan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balkan connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Balkan.
Donk. Balkan catches Helgi right on the button with a cross.
Helgi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balkan misses with a looping right.
Helgi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balkan to score with a decent uppercut.
Helgi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balkan manages to avoid it.
Balkan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Helgi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balkan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Helgis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Helgi lands a jab to the nose.
Balkan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Helgi punishes Balkan's body with a nice straight punch.
Helgi misses with a hook
letting Balkan counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helgi misses with a left hand
and Balkan counters with an inside leg kick.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helgi.
Helgi just misses with a punch to the body.
Balkan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Balkan tried to score with a low kick but Helgi checks it.
Helgi just misses with a punch to the body.
Helgi connects with an inside leg kick.
Balkan lands a jab to Helgi's midsection.
Balkan misses with an uppercut.
Helgi missing with a left hand there. Balkan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helgi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balkan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balkan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balkan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Helgi tries to land a leg kick but Balkan saw it coming and moves away.
Helgi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi checks a low kick from Balkan.
Helgi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Helgi.
Helgi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkan.
Balkan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Helgi under the eye.
Balkan misses with a kick to the body.
Helgi avoids the body shot from Balkan.
Balkan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Helgi scores with a leg kick.
Helgi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balkan throws a head kick but Helgi moves out of range.
Helgi checks a leg kick.
Balkan throws a hook but Helgi blocks it.
Balkan misses with a body kick.
Balkan throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan scores with a decent looking hook.
Helgi throws a front kick aimed at Balkan's knee but Balkan avoids it well.
Balkan avoids the body shot from Helgi.
Balkan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Balkan connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helgi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Helgi throws a front kick that sends Balkan stumbling back into the cage.
Helgi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balkan. Balkan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balkan misses with a hook.
Balkan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Helgi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helgi moves away from the strike by Balkan.
Helgi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balkan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balkan throws a hook but Helgi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Balkan had his way with Bjorn Helgi in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! 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.
Helgi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balkan.
Helgi throws a good cross that connects.
Helgi misses with a wild body shot.
Balkan throws a wild body kick that Helgi sees coming a mile off.
Helgi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balkan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Balkan as he checks the leg kick.
Balkan thows a leg kick but Helgi checks it
letting Helgi counter with a right hand.
Helgi avoids a kick to the body.
Balkan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Helgi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helgi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balkan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Helgi throws a series of punches but Balkan moves out of range.
Helgi is looking to clinch but Balkan is avoiding it.
Helgi misses the shot to the body.
Balkan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balkan's head.
Helgi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balkan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Helgi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Helgi catches Balkan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good work by Balkan as he checks the leg kick.
Helgi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balkan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Helgi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Balkan takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Balkan misses.
Helgi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Balkan.
Helgi wants to clinch.
Balkan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Helgi if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balkan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Balkan finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helgi moves out of range of the leg kick from Balkan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balkan, as that shot connected.
Helgi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Helgi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balkan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balkan throws a head kick that Helgi semi-blocks.
Balkan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helgi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balkan.
Helgi throws a body punch but Balkan moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Balkan.
Helgi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan gets tackled into the cage by Helgi. Helgi maintains the clinch.
Balkan blocks a body shot from Helgi.
Helgi struggles to land a body shot inside as Balkan controls his hands.
Helgi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balkan has a couple of punches blocked by Helgi.
Balkan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balkan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Helgi fails to land.
Balkan breaks the clinch.
Balkan throws a chopping leg kick but Helgi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Helgi wants to counter the offense by Balkan and move into the clinch position.
Balkan throws a head kick that misses.
Jami Balkan is winning the standup battle so far.
Balkan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Helgi.
Balkan walks into a jab.
Helgi looks for the body kick but Balkan saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi throws a head kick that half lands.
Balkan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balkan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Helgi misses with a looping left.
Balkan blocks a head kick by Helgi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balkan throws out a powerful jab.
Balkan slips a jab from Helgi.
Helgi lands a nice looking body kick.
Balkan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Helgi is rocked!
Balkan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Helgi in his tracks.
Helgi is still on wobbly legs! Can Balkan finish him?
Balkan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Helgi right on the button. Helgi goes down! Balkan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Balkan gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jami Balkan!
Jami Balkan retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Jami Balkan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
93% |
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