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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wi Tu Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I am a Nightmare Walking. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wi Tu Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Halo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lo's head.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo lands a slapping body shot.
Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo throws out a counter right but Lo avoids it with no problem.
Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lo throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo thinks about the counter body kick.
A good leg kick by Halo.
A shot to the liver by Lo. Beautiful body shot.
Lo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Gabriel Halo has been cut.
Lo avoids the head kick by Halo.
Halo defending well as Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lo.
Halo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Halo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo misses the jab.
Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lo misses with an uppercut.
Halo throws a fast counter high kick but Lo manages to duck under it in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo avoids the body shot from Lo.
Lo swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Lo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHalo.
Wi Tu Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cylon Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Lo avoids the head kick by Halo.
Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Halo throws a big counter head kick but Lo avoids it with no problem.
Lo misses with a wild combination.
Lo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Halo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lo really felt that one!
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lo misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Halo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lo throws a big shot that misses.
Halo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Halo loads up on a big right hand but Lo slips the punch.
Halo lands a high kick!
Lo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Halo to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lo misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Halo walks into a jab.
Lo misses with a body shot.
Lo misses the shot to the body.
Halo catches Lo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lo throws a good cross that connects.
Halo clinches with his opponent.
Lo breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Lo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lo.
Lo lands a nice hook to Halo's body. Halo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab from Lo.
Halo is rocked!
Lo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Halo! Lo dives in looking to finish! Halo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wi Tu Lo!
Wi Tu Lo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GREEN!160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajja Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ector comes to the cage accompanied by Monster!. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kay Ector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Rajja Khan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ector takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ector throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Khan lands a lovely overhand right.
Khan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice shot by Ector.
Donk. Khan catches Ector right on the button with a cross.
Ector walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ector lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ector throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Ector's head but Ector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ector throws a big shot that misses.
Ector lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ector.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Ector clinches up against the cage.
Khan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ector up against the cage.
Ector is pushing Khan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Ector is trying to push Khan away but Khan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khan can't get the takedown.
Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ector works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ector looks to land a body kick but Khan moved away.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Ector ducks down to avoid it.
Ector wants to clinch.
Ector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ector clinches up with Khan and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with some punches.
Ector manages to break the clinch.
Ector scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ector throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ector.
Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Khan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Ector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Ector looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan lands a nice looking body shot.
Ector throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan lunges at Ector with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ector's hand.
Ector darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
Ector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ector has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ector prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Ector.
Ector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Ector's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ector slips a jab from Khan.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ector tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ector with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ector dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ector throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khan's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ector looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ector tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the cage.
Khan is trying to force a seperation but Ector has the dominant position.
Ector misses with an elbow strike.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ector lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan with a nice cross.
Khan lands a jab.
Khan tests Ector's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Kay Ector will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ector tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Khan tests Ector's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ector gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick.
Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan wants to counter the offense by Ector and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ector.
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.
Khan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Ector's shoulder, as Ector tries to avoid the shot.
Ector connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ector checks a low kick from Khan.
Ector tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ector paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses the jab.
Ector is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ector throws a right hand that misses
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Khan throws a wild body kick that Ector sees coming a mile off.
Ector seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ector will feel that in the morning.
Ector scores with a leg kick.
Ector blocks the body kick.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ector drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khan lands a really nice looking cross but Ector seems unphased.
Ector wants to clinch.
Ector lands with a straight right. Khan didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Khan walks into a left hand.
Ector throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Ector sets himself, and Khan steps forward looking for the clinch! Ector avoids it this time.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Ector bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ector rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ector moves out of range as Khan throws a body kick.
Ector throws a series of punches but Khan moves out of range.
Ector tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Ector misses with a low kick.
A big right from Khan misses.
Ector tries to clinch up.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector throws a solid leg kick but Khan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ector.
Ector's corner calls for a 1-2. Ector obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ector blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan misses the jab.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ector. Ector circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Ector. No joy for Khan on that attempt.
Ector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ector lands a nice looking body shot.
Ector tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
A jab lands there for Ector.
Ector scores with a jab to the head.
Ector swinging wildly here.
Ector scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan lunges at Ector with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ector's hand.
Ector walks into a jab.
Khan scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Ector misses.
Ector closes the distance and clinches.
Ector gets underhooks to prevent Khan's takedown attempt.
Khan prevents Ector from breaking the clinch.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan gets through Ector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ector is trying to break free.
Khan has Ector pressed against the cage, preventing Ector from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ector misses with the head strike.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajja Khan 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Khan has a takedown stuffed.
Ector doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khan.
Khan throws a head kick but Ector moves out of range.
Ector fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khan, pushing him back against the cage.
Ector is pressed up against the cage. Khan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ector down to the mat. Ector avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kay Ector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rajja Khan.
Khan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Ector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rajja Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ector scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan shoots in but Ector avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ector, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ector.
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ector avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ector throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ector is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ector lands with a nice body punch.
Ector closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ector breaks the clinch.
Ector throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ector moves into the clinch successfully.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ector controls his hands.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan is working for takedown but Ector is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ector.
Ector working hard to break the clinch.
Ector lands a good knee to the midsection. Khan won't want to take too many of those.
Khan is looking for a takedown.
Ector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ector lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ector wants to clinch.
Ector doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick
and Ector counters with a left to the body.
Khan throws a jab when Ector was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ector tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
Nice cross by Ector.
Ector avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ector.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Khan tries to get set, Ector tries to push him back and clinch up but Khan manages to avoid the attempt.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan throws out a leg kick but Ector moves out of range and Khan only half commits.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ector catches Khan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khan throws a head kick that Ector semi-blocks.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Ector moved out of range.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ector moves into the clinch successfully.
Ector stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Ector on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ector lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ector darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Ector is out of range.
Ector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan misses with a left hand
and Ector counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ector dips to his left and cracks Khan with an uppercut!
Khan is rocked!
Ector swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Ector scores with a decent looking hook.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ector finish him?
Ector misses with the combination.
Khan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kay Ector showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ector 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kay Ector!
Kay Ector very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kreator - Violent Revolution. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rokki Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rockefeller connects with a body shot.
Rockefeller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kukko sprawls well initially but Rockefeller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kukko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockefeller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kukko moves into full guard.
Rockefeller works over Kukko with some ground and pound from guard.
Rockefeller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rockefeller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockefeller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kukko seems keen to control Rockefeller's posture.
Kukko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rockefeller controls the pace.
Rockefeller preventing the sweep.
Rockefeller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rockefeller landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rockefeller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockefeller is working Kukko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockefeller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kukko trying to control the position.
Rockefeller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rockefeller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kukko is keeping the position for now.
Rockefeller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller.
A head kick from Kukko lands but Rockefeller takes it in his stride.
It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Kukko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kukko gets a double leg takedown into Rockefeller's guard.
Kukko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockefeller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockefeller is adopting a defensive guard.
Rockefeller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kukko postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kukko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rockefeller trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rockefeller seems keen to control Kukko's posture.
Rockefeller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockefeller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kukko has passed into side control.
Kukko is trying to get an arm triangle but Rockefeller is defending well.
Rockefeller is trying to improve his position.
Kukko looks up at the clock and then as Rockefeller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kukko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rockefeller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Kukko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rockefeller tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Rockefeller is working to get back to half guard.
Kukko is landing with some decent strikes but Rockefeller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rockefeller can't escape the position.
Kukko is working for a guillotine from mount but Rockefeller frees his head quite easily.
Kukko wants to control the pace but Rockefeller is squirming around nicely.
Rockefeller is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rockefeller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kukko can pounce on him.
Kukko moves into the clinch successfully.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukko throws an elbow but misses.
Kukko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rockefeller tries to work over Kukko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kukko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kukko tries to land a knee to the head but Rockefeller blocks with his arms.
Rockefeller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kukko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rockefeller can't fight it off and eventually Kukko manages to take the fight to the floor. Rockefeller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kukko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kukko working some strikes from top position.
Rockefeller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kukko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rockefeller working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockefeller is controlling Kukko's posture.
Kukko throwing strikes but missing.
Kukko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockefeller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockefeller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rockefeller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kukko being controlled here momentarily.
Kukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockefeller can do to turn this around?
Kukko postures up and lands a big shot to Rockefeller's brow.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kukko with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller is looking to sweep but instead, Kukko has passed into half guard.
Rockefeller wants to get back to full guard.
Kukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rockefeller defending well though.
Rockefeller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kukko is keen to just control but Rockefeller is a slippery customer.
Rockefeller wants to improve his position but Kukko is controlling well.
Rockefeller trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Rockefeller is looking for a sweep. Kukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockefeller wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kukko is nestled in close to Rockefeller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller gets full guard.
Rockefeller is pulling down on Kukko's head to control his posture.
Rockefeller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukko.
Kukko is fighting to break Rockefeller's control of his arms but Rockefeller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kukko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rockefeller looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockefeller, not yet.
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rockefeller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rockefeller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukko.
Kukko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockefeller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockefeller pulls Kukko in to control the position.
Kukko preventing the sweep.
Rockefeller controlling the position.
Rockefeller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kukko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rockefeller moves into the clinch.
Kukko manages to break the clinch.
Kukko shoots in for a double leg but Rockefeller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko misses with a straight left.
Kukko moves into the clinch.
Rockefeller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kukko backwards.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kukko gets a clinch.
Rockefeller lands with a light punch inside.
Kukko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockefeller misses with some punches.
Kukko looking for a takedown.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kukko lands a right hand.
Kukko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kukko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kukko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kukko tries to score a body lock takedown but Rockefeller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Kukko controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rockefeller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Kukko controls the action.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Kukko blocks it.
Kukko lands with a light punch inside.
Kukko is trying to force a seperation but Rockefeller has the dominant position.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Kukko blocks it.
Rockefeller dodges an elbow strike from Kukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rockefeller regains guard.
Rokki Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockefeller is trying to control the position but Kukko postures up.
Rockefeller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockefeller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukko.
Kukko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rockefeller's guard.
Rockefeller wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy.
Rockefeller is trying to get back to full guard.
Kukko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockefeller keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockefeller is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockefeller moves into full guard.
James Dean Rockefeller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko landing with the ground and pound.
Rockefeller trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer.
Rockefeller has his hands on Kukko's head, controlling the position.
Kukko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rockefeller is trying to keep Kukko in close.
Kukko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockefeller is retaining full guard.
Rockefeller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rockefeller controlling the position.
Kukko connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockefeller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rockefeller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockefeller scoring with some ground and pound.
Rockefeller pushing down on Kukko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kukko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kukko tries to get to full guard but Rockefeller has control of the leg.
Kukko is refusing to be controlled, as Rockefeller sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kukko taking some punishment here, with Rockefeller in his half guard.
Kukko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kukko wants to control but Rockefeller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kukko kicks Rockefeller off and gets back to his feet.
Kukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockefeller is just out of range.
Rokki Kukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rockefeller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rockefeller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kukko can pounce on him.
Rokki Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Rockefeller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko swings widly with a right hand
and Rockefeller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kukko pushes Rockefeller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rokki Kukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kukko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokki Kukko!
Rokki Kukko 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Ridgway (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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37
174 lbs
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29
175 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Ridgway!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Allen.
Ridgway misses with a low kick.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Ridgway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Ridgway.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgway manages to avoid it.
Ridgway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgway moves forwards but Allen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ridgway connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Ridgway.
Ridgway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Gary Ridgway has been cut.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ridgway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allen.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Ridgway misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Ridgway.
Allen avoids the body shot from Ridgway.
Ridgway misses with a wild combination.
Ridgway avoids the head kick by Allen.
Ridgway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gary Ridgway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice cross by Ridgway.
Ridgway ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Allen misses.
Ridgway misses with a wild body shot.
Allen connects with a jab.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Ridgway saw that one coming.
Ridgway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgway.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Ridgway throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ridgway 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Ridgway.
Ridgway shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgway.
Ridgway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ridgway is looking to take this one to the mat.
Allen taking a breather.
Ridgway blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Allen on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Ridgway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ridgway misses with a body shot.
Allen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Ridgway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left lands for Allen.
Ridgway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgway rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.
Allen digs a right hand underneath Ridgway's ribcage. Ridgway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridgway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barry Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Ridgway blocks the low kick.
Ridgway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Allen scores with a punch to the head.
Allen dips to his left and cracks Ridgway with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Ridgway.
Ridgway throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Ridgway rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.
Ridgway prevents a body shot from Allen.
Allen lands a left hand.
Ridgway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgway can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Ridgway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Allen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgway.
Allen slows down the pace here.
Ridgway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ridgway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgway connects with a nice looking jab.
Allen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridgway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgway was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Ridgway throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen lands a glancing blow to the side of Ridgway's head.
Ridgway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Ridgway tries to counter it with a takedown but Allen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sloppy strikes from Ridgway. Those never looked like landing.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgway misses with a takedown
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Ridgway.
Allen digs a good body shot into Ridgway's ribs.
Ridgway looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Ridgway's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Allen scores with the left hand. Ridgway knows he should have avoided that one.
Ridgway misses with a double jab
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
Allen throws a head kick but Ridgway moves out of range.
Allen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ridgway doesn't seem bothered though.
Ridgway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen cracks a nice hook into Ridgway's ribs.
Ridgway lets loose with a powerful body kick. Allen will feel that in the morning.
Ridgway cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Allen avoids the head kick by Ridgway.
Allen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgway unleashes a big counter combination but Allen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ridgway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgway tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ridgway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen lands with a good body shot.
Allen swings for the body but Ridgway moves out of range.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgway moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen lands a lovely overhand right.
Ridgway throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
A combination from Allen does no damage.
Ridgway feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ridgway trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ridgway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ridgway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ridgway with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ridgway with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ridgway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allen is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgway is looking to improve his position.
Ridgway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Allen is fighting to break Ridgway's control of his arms but Ridgway is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ridgway has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Allen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ridgway has tightened it up now! Allen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gary Ridgway!
Our winner, Gary Ridgway, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Stefans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Alvaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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33
209 lbs
29 - 14 - 1 |
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27
211 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Stefans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Alvaro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefans.
Stefans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvaro.
Ted Stefans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvaro lands with a cross.
Alvaro misses with a straight left.
Alvaro lands a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvaro. Stefans shrugs it off though.
Alvaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefans is just out of range.
Alvaro throws an overhand right that lands on Stefans's shoulder, as Stefans tries to avoid the shot.
Stefans darts in and clinches Alvaro up against the cage.
Stefans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefans controls his hands.
Stefans lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvaro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stefans or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvaro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvaro is defending well for now.
Alvaro tries a body shot but Stefans blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvaro.
Alvaro blocks an uppercut.
Alvaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefans.
A nice left hand lands by Alvaro.
A hook to the body from Stefans.
Stefans tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvaro avoids it.
Alvaro tries to throw a body punch but Stefans avoids it by throwing Alvaro back against the cage.
Alvaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvaro.
Stefans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefans backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefans tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvaro avoids it.
Stefans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stefans misses with a head kick.
Stefans looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvaro. Stefans does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Stefans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefans throws a lazy right hand but Alvaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Alvaro.
Stefans misses with a body punch
and Stefans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stefans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvaro. Alvaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Stefans scores with a nice strike.
Alvaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stefans.
Alvaro misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro lands a body shot.
Stefans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvaro can pounce on him.
Stefans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stefans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvaro! But no joy.
Alvaro lands a head kick. Stefans smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alvaro ducks under a wild hook from Stefans.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvaro! But no joy.
Alvaro throws a shot to the body.
Stefans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvaro.
Stefans throws an overhand right that lands on Alvaro's shoulder, as Alvaro tries to avoid the shot.
Stefans takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvaro. That's going to slow Stefans down.
Alvaro throws a body kick that misses.
Stefans ducks under a wild hook from Alvaro.
Alvaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvaro blocks a head kick by Stefans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefans misses with a leg kick
enabling Alvaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Stefans misses with a looping right.
Alvaro misses with a hook.
Alvaro slips a straight right by Stefans.
Stefans misses with a wild body shot.
Alvaro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alvaro with a nice cross.
Alvaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alvaro swings for the body but Stefans moves out of range.
Alvaro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefans moves into range and clinches up with Alvaro.
Stefans landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stefans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefans lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alvaro dominated that round.
That's time! Stefans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stefans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from Stefans misses its target.
Jose Alvaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefans tries to clinch up but Alvaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Stefans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Alvaro as he checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvaro, as that shot connected.
Stefans throws a lazy right hand but Alvaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stefans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stefans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvaro cracks Stefans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Alvaro misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvaro lands with a shot to the body.
Stefans throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stefans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stefans throws a leg kick but Alvaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvaro throws a low kick but Stefans avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Stefans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvaro lands with a straight right. Stefans didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefans lands with a shot to the body.
Alvaro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stefans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvaro misses with an uppercut
and Stefans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvaro thinking.
Stefans 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.
Alvaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Stefans scores with a nice head shot.
Alvaro missing with a left hand there. Stefans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stefans throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Alvaro counter with a right hand.
Stefans jabs Alvaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stefans lands a nice shot to the body.
Stefans misses with a hook.
Alvaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Stefans counters with a thumping low kick.
Stefans scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefans walks into a stiff left hand from Alvaro.
Stefans ducks under a wild hook from Alvaro.
Stefans misses with a hook. Alvaro ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Stefans to counter with a crisp jab.
Stefans tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefans.
Alvaro slips a jab from Stefans.
Good leg kick by Alvaro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvaro is looking to chop away at Stefans's legs.
It looked like Stefans was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvaro.
Stefans misses with a low kick as Alvaro jumps back.
Alvaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Stefans is wise to it.
Stefans throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Alvaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Stefans loads up on a big right hand but Alvaro slips the punch.
Stefans swings for the body but Alvaro moves out of range.
Stefans throws a shot to the body.
A head kick by Alvaro misses
and Stefans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stefans plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alvaro looks to throw the jab but Stefans is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefans forces Alvaro back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Alvaro fails to land.
Stefans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Stefans.
Alvaro breaks from the clinch.
Alvaro scores with a jab. Stefans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stefans lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefans ducks under a wild hook from Alvaro.
Stefans connects with the punch.
Alvaro avoids the head kick by Stefans.
Alvaro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alvaro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stefans.
Stefans throws a head kick but Alvaro moves out of range.
Alvaro swings for the body but Stefans moves out of range.
Alvaro tries to keep at a distance but Stefans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stefans tries a knee to the head but Alvaro blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Alvaro.
Alvaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stefans lands with a nice body punch.
Alvaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvaro lands a lovely overhand right.
Stefans throws a body kick that misses.
Stefans moves out of range of the body kick.
Stefans was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stefans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Stefans there.
Alvaro misses with a kick to the body.
Stefans is looking to counter punch.
Alvaro misses with a straight left.
Stefans bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Stefans dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stefans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stefans throws a head kick but Alvaro moves out of range.
Alvaro throws an overhand right that lands on Stefans's shoulder, as Stefans tries to avoid the shot.
Alvaro avoids the body shot from Stefans.
Alvaro throws a shot to the body.
Alvaro throws a jab when Stefans was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvaro misses the target.
Alvaro jabs Stefans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stefans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvaro connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefans scores with the left hand. Alvaro knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stefans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvaro.
Alvaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stefans.
Stefans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stefans's head.
Stefans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefans avoids the head kick by Alvaro.
Stefans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvaro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Stefans.
Stefans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stefans misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvaro counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Stefans does it's job there.
Stefans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alvaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefans manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stefans.
Alvaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro throws a looping overhand right but Stefans ducks down to avoid it.
Stefans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Alvaro finds it's target.
Stefans misses with a shot to the body
and Alvaro counters with a nice leg kick.
Stefans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stefans misses the shot to the body.
Stefans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvaro. Alvaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Stefans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvaro connects with a single shot there.
Alvaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefans.
Alvaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stefans misses with a body shot
letting Alvaro counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Alvaro.
Stefans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvaro. That did some damage!
Stefans looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro avoids the head kick by Stefans.
Stefans moves forwards but Alvaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Alvaro coming out on top.
Stefans darts in and clinches Alvaro up against the cage.
Stefans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stefans tries a knee to the head but Alvaro blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvaro.
Stefans landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alvaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvaro.
Alvaro lands an uppercut.
Alvaro tries to work over Stefans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stefans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvaro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefans has a couple of punches blocked by Alvaro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvaro tries to throw a body punch but Stefans avoids it by throwing Alvaro back against the cage.
Stefans blocks an uppercut.
Stefans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stefans tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvaro avoids it.
Stefans lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvaro works on Stefans's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvaro pushes Stefans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvaro tries to work over Stefans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stefans checks the leg kick.
Alvaro looks to land a right hand but Stefans moved out of range.
Stefans misses with a hook to the body
and Alvaro counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Alvaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvaro 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 Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Alvaro!
Jose Alvaro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borin Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
162 lbs
24 - 13 - 1 |
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33
168 lbs
29 - 13 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovani Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borin Chim!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro misses with an uppercut.
Chim feints the counter takedown.
Chim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chim somewhat.
Chim does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chim lands with a slapping head kick.
Castro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chim.
Chim misses with a leg kick.
Castro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chim tried to score with a low kick but Castro checks it.
Castro checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Chim.
Chim has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Castro cracks Chim with a good jab.
Chim's corner calls for a 1-2. Chim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Castro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chim throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Castro misses the target.
Chim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chim.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castro misses with a looping right.
Chim scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Chim as he checks the leg kick.
Castro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castro tries to bum rush Chim with a series of wild strikes but Chim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid body kick from Castro.
Chim is looking to score with low kicks.
Chim misses with a low kick.
Chim lands an overhand right.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Chim ducks down to avoid it.
Chim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Chim cracks Castro with an open hand slap.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chim throws a low kick but Castro avoids it.
Castro is looking to land body kicks.
Castro throws a chopping leg kick but Chim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chim with the counter takedown but Castro avoids it easily.
Castro misses with a looping left.
And Chim tries to counter it with a takedown but Castro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
Chim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castro on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Castro.
Chim connects with a leg kick. Castro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chim.
An inside leg kick lands from Chim.
Castro misses the shot to the body.
Chim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chim.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on Chim's shoulder, as Chim tries to avoid the shot.
Chim walks into a stiff left hand from Castro.
Castro misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Castro as he connects with a hook.
Chim shoots in but Castro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Castro moves out of range of the leg kick from Chim.
Castro looks to land a left hand but Chim moved out of range nicely.
Chim blocks a head kick by Castro.
Chim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Castro did well to prevent Chim getting side control.
Chim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castro's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim throwing shots but Castro is blocking nicely.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Castro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chim.
Chim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chim is working for a submission of some sort.
Chim seems to be working for a kimura but Castro defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Castro is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chim wants to pass to mount but Castro is defending the position.
Castro trying to control but Chim postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castro cracks Chim with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Castro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Borin Chim 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.
Castro throws a big shot that misses.
Chim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chim.
Castro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Castro lands with a right hand.
Castro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chim throws a low kick, looking for Castro's leg but Castro calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castro.
Chim throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
Borin Chim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro looks to land a left hand but Chim moved out of range nicely.
Chim feints the counter takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Castro checks a leg kick.
Castro throws a hook but Chim blocks it.
A good leg kick by Chim.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chim throws a push kick but Castro slaps the foot to one side.
Chim scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chim tries to work over Castro's front leg with a kick but Castro checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Castro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castro throws a front kick aimed at Chim's knee but Chim avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chim misses with an uppercut
and Castro counters with a low kick, right behind Chim 's knee.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Giovani Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Chim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Castro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castro misses with a series of wild punches.
Chim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Giovani Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro wants to clinch up but Chim keeps it at a distance.
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!
Chim throws a big shot that misses.
Castro misses with a hook.
Jab from Chim.
Castro scores with a jab. Chim acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Chim misses.
The fighters circling - Castro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Castro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chim scores with a leg kick.
Castro throws a body punch but Chim moves out of range.
Chim walks into a stiff left hand from Castro.
The crowd cheers as Castro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chim doesn't seem phased though.
Castro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Castro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chim lands a right hook to the body.
Chim throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Chim cracks the inside of Castro's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chim, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Chim.
Chim checks a low kick from Castro.
Castro lands a really nice looking cross but Chim seems unphased.
Chim on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the body from Chim misses
enabling Castro to counter with a crisp jab.
Castro misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Chim ducks down to avoid it.
Castro misses the jab.
Castro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castro connects with a crisp jab.
Castro tries a low kick but Chim avoids it.
Good leg kick by Chim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castro moves away.
Chim misses with a jab to the body
letting Castro counter with a right hand.
Castro lands a glancing blow to the side of Chim's head.
Chim moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castro.
Chim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chim is rocked!
Castro throws an uppercut from hell that sends Chim clean off his feet! He's out cold! Castro stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giovani Castro!
A very excited looking Giovani Castro 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vidar Nord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Super Man has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vidar Nord's chin.
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239 lbs
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245 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vidar Nord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Super Man!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nord tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nord is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Nord circles away and we're back to standing.
Nord attempts a counter takedown but Man avoids it well and moves away.
Nord moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nord's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man's coach down at Montreal Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Man's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nord fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Nord thumps Man with a low kick.
Nord is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Nord changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nord throws a leg kick that misses.
Nord throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a good, hard body kick but Nord shrugs it off.
Man gets a double leg takedown into Nord's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Nord has wrist control.
Nord looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Man has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nord has Man pulled in close to control his posture.
Man wants to control from the top but Nord keeps moving.
Nord wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man wants to slow Nord down by chopping away at his legs.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nord throws a lazy body kick
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Nord.
Nord seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vidar Nord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nord.
Man throws a wild body kick that Nord sees coming a mile off.
Nord swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nord throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nord misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nord throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nord bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Man moves forwards but Nord connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man is looking to slow Nord down with leg kicks.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nord appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nord manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nord.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nord.
Nord is looking to wear down Man with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nord is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nord displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man blocks the body kick.
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!
Nord keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Nord misses
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nord turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man checks a low kick from Nord.
Man is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nord tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
Man throws a push kick but Nord slaps the foot to one side.
Nord misses with a right hand
and Man counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vidar Nord dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man scores with a kick to the body.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nord as he jumps to the side.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nord looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Nord connects with a single shot there.
Nord chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nord swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Nord.
Nord on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nord lands a lovely overhand right.
Nord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nord throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man moves out of range as Nord throws a body kick.
Nord doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man goes for a double leg but Nord avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nord continues to drive forward.
Nord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Nord throws a poor cross that misses
and Man counters with a good, hard body kick but Nord shrugs it off.
Nord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nord manages to avoid it.
Nord half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nord.
Nord fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man blocks a head kick by Nord.
Man feints and then cracks Nord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nord down.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Nord takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vidar Nord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nord tries for a takedown but Man circles away easily
and Man counters with a left to the body.
Nord shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.
Man throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nord counters with a shoot takedown. Man fights it but they end up in guard.
Man pulls Nord in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to sweep here but Nord controlling him for the moment.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Nord is proving a slippery customer.
Man keeping moving, preventing Nord from controlling successfully.
Man working a defensive guard but Nord manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
Nord throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Man works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nord lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nord working over Man with some ground and pound. Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vidar Nord dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice body kick there by Man.
Nord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Nord.
Nord misses with a lunging right hand
and Man counters with a low kick, right behind Nord 's knee.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Nord steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Man. That one must have hurt.
Nord gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Man trying to control but Nord is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nord being controlled here, momentarily.
Super Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nord tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man controlling from the top position.
Nord not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Man seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nord keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nord throws a body kick that misses.
Nord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Vidar Nord is winning the standup battle so far.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nord.
Nord will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nord dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Nord is out of range.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Nord connects with a solid leg kick.
Nord blocks the body kick.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
You can see that Man has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Man throws a body punch but Nord moves out of range.
Man throws a lazy body kick
and Nord counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Man is looking for a sweep. Nord is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nord is keen to just control but Man is a slippery customer.
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
Man 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Man pulls Nord in close to his closed guard and prevents Nord from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nord misses with an uppercut.
Nord has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Man.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Nord.
Man checks a low kick from Nord.
Nord throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nord throws a body shot but no joy.
Man let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nord misses with a hook
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nord takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nord throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Man really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Man'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.
Man looks for a takedown but Nord sprawls well.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man wants to clinch up but Nord keeps it at a distance.
Nord appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nord momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Man crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nord - the referee stops the clock and Man gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nord. Man manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nord takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nord shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man pinned against the cage. Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Nord misses
and Man counters with a body kick.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nord has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nord tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nord is looking for a takedown.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Nord controls his hands.
Man blocks a body shot from Nord.
Good body shot from Man.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Nord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nords head.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nord tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Nord controls his hands.
Nord scores with a shoulder strike.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Nord is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nord is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nord.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nord checks it well.
Nord throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nord misses with a leg kick
and Man counters with a low kick, right behind Nord 's knee.
Nord scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nord misses with a looping left.
Nord misses with a low kick as Man jumps back.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nord. Nord obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nord throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Nord tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nord, right into the meat.
Man is looking to slow Nord down with leg kicks.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Nord throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man defending well as Nord loads up on a big left hand.
Man wants to clinch up but Nord keeps it at a distance.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nord changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nord 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 Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Man. Nord shrugs it off though.
Nord fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man fails with the takedown.
Nord drops down looking for a counter takedown but Man sprawls and moves away.
Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Nord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nord misses with a body punch.
Man has Nord pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nord manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vidar Nord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
A short right from Nord.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Nord tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Super Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's time! Nord's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nord takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nord darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man misses with a looping left.
Nord throws a leg kick that misses.
Nord on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nord.
Nord throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nord scores with a jab to the head.
Nord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nord darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nord smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nord feinted with a counter takedown.
Nord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Nord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nord moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Nord uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nord feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Nord.
Man appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Nord is looking to chop away at Man's legs.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nord fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nord misses the shot to the body.
And Man responds with a good body kick, but Nord manages to step out the way in time.
Nord throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Nord works the jab nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nord.
Man thuds his shin into the meat of Nord's side.
Nord lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
Man misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man looks to land a body kick but Nord moved away.
Nord misses with a hook
and Man counters with a nice body shot.
Nord misses with a few strikes there.
Nord feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nord with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nord is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nord landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nord is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Nord might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Nord wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Man is controlling Nord's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nord. Nord obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vidar Nord showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nord has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vidar Nord!
Vidar Nord gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristus Koistinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (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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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristus Koistinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koistinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tarczynski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koistinen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tarczynski. That's going to slow Koistinen down.
Koistinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarczynski.
Koistinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koistinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarczynski tries to clinch but Koistinen moves out of range.
Tarczynski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tarczynski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koistinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tarczynski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tarczynski connects with a jab.
Koistinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
Tarczynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koistinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski lands the left hand.
Tarczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarczynski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Koistinen's head coaches at RNC Sport Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koistinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarczynski.
Koistinen throws a head kick but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Tarczynski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarczynski avoids the head kick by Koistinen.
Koistinen moves forwards but Tarczynski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tarczynski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koistinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski moves out of range of the leg kick from Koistinen.
Tarczynski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koistinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski lands a jab to the head.
Koistinen walks into a stiff left hand from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koistinen staying out of range there.
Tarczynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koistinen on the side of the head.
Koistinen throws a low kick, looking for Tarczynski's leg but Tarczynski calmly moves out of range.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koistinen.
Koistinen loads up on a big right hand but Tarczynski slips the punch.
Tarczynski slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Tarczynski there.
Koistinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarczynski checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarczynski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koistinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Koistinen punishes Tarczynski's body with a nice straight punch.
Tarczynski thuds his right hand into Koistinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tarczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski looks for the body kick but Koistinen saw that one coming.
Koistinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tarczynski blocks a low kick nicely.
Koistinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tarczynski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarczynski scores with a three punch combo!
Tarczynski slips under a jab.
Tarczynski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koistinen. That did some damage!
Koistinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koistinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarczynski is just out of range.
Tarczynski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tarczynski avoids the body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Koistinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarczynski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koistinen takes one on the button.
Tarczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koistinen darts in and clinches Tarczynski up against the cage.
Koistinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarczynski backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but Tarczynski avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the cage.
Tarczynski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Koistinen fails to land.
Tarczynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Koistinen.
Tarczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koistinen misses with some punches.
Koistinen breaks the clinch.
Tarczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koistinen moves away.
Tarczynski wants to clinch.
Tarczynski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tarczynski wants to clinch
and Koistinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarczynski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Koistinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Koistinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Tarczynski.
Koistinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen is looking to wear down Tarczynski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarczynski manages to avoid it.
Jab by Koistinen.
Tarczynski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tarczynski moves into range and clinches up with Koistinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tarczynski.
Tarczynski scores with a shoulder strike.
Tarczynski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarczynski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koistinen blocks an uppercut.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarczynski's elbow.
Koistinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koistinen managing to block the knees to the body from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski misses with a knee strike.
Koistinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarczynski digs a good hook to Koistinen's body.
Tarczynski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tarczynski connects with a crisp jab.
Koistinen misses with a hook.
Tarczynski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koistinen rushes Tarczynski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Tarczynski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koistinen checks a leg kick.
Koistinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarczynski is just out of range.
Tarczynski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tarczynski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Koistinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koistinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koistinen sets himself, and Tarczynski steps forward looking for the clinch! Koistinen avoids it this time.
Tarczynski slips a jab from Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a looping overhand right but Tarczynski ducks down to avoid it.
Koistinen throws a hook but Tarczynski blocks it.
Koistinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tarczynski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koistinen tries to clinch but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Koistinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tarczynski checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen throws a hook but Tarczynski blocks it.
Tarczynski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koistinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarczynski throws out the jab.
Koistinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koistinen connects with a leg kick. Tarczynski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koistinen slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarczynski 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski lands with a shot to the body.
Tarczynski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tarczynski keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Koistinen misses.
Koistinen cracks Tarczynski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tarczynski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tarczynski has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tarczynski working aggressively here.
Tarczynski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koistinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Koistinen can't find room to land a body shot as Tarczynski controls the action.
Koistinen lands with a left to the head.
Koistinen has a couple of punches blocked by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski tries to land a knee to the head but Koistinen blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarczynski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tarczynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen presses Tarczynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tarczynski as Koistinen tries to tie him up.
Tarczynski scores a nice knee to the body.
Tarczynski tries to land a knee to the head but Koistinen blocks with his arms.
Tarczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Koistinen avoids the damage to the body.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but Tarczynski avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the cage.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarczynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarczynski throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tarczynski fails to land.
Koistinen misses with a punch to the body.
Tarczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarczynski tries to throw a body punch but Koistinen avoids it by throwing Tarczynski back against the cage.
Koistinen can't find room to land a body shot as Tarczynski controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski lands with a light punch inside.
Tarczynski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koistinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Tarczynski misses with some punches.
Tarczynski misses with the head strike.
Koistinen can't find room to land a body shot as Tarczynski controls the action.
Koistinen lands with a left to the head.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarczynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koistinen's elbow.
Koistinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koistinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarczynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koistinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tarczynski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarczynski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koistinen's efforts to push away.
Tarczynski misses with some punches.
Koistinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tarczynski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koistinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Tarczynski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koistinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tarczynski just manages to avoid it.
Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koistinen misses with a low kick.
Tarczynski slips a jab from Koistinen.
Tarczynski takes a swing at Koistinen's ribcage but misses.
Koistinen throws a big shot that misses.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koistinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tarczynski tries to land a leg kick but Koistinen saw it coming and moves away.
Koistinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koistinen throws a low kick but Tarczynski avoids it.
Tarczynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koistinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tarczynski lunges at Koistinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koistinen's hand.
Tarczynski slips a jab and a cross from Koistinen.
Tarczynski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koistinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Tarczynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski'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!
Tarczynski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koistinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koistinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarczynski. That did some damage!
Koistinen works Tarczynski's body with a nice hook.
Tarczynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koistinen.
Tarczynski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tarczynski connects with a body shot that sends Koistinen's belly button to the back.
Koistinen swings for the body but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Koistinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tarczynski.
Koistinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tarczynski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koistinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarczynski lands a right hook to the body.
Tarczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen swings widly with a right hand
and Tarczynski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koistinen throws a looping overhand right but Tarczynski ducks down to avoid it.
Tarczynski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koistinen.
Tarczynski scores with a nice head shot.
Tarczynski throws a low kick, looking for Koistinen's leg but Koistinen calmly moves out of range.
Tarczynski lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Koistinen.
Tarczynski swings for the body but Koistinen moves out of range.
Tarczynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Tarczynski moves out of range of the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tarczynski!
Koistinen swings for the body but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Tarczynski lands a jab to Koistinen's midsection.
Koistinen tests Tarczynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koistinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koistinen is looking to clinch but Tarczynski is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koistinen.
Tarczynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarczynski blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tarczynski. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Koistinen misses its target.
Koistinen swings for the body but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarczynski, right into the meat.
Tarczynski wants to slow Koistinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarczynski cracks Koistinen with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski misses with a low kick.
Koistinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kristus Koistinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarczynski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koistinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tarczynski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tarczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koistinen looks to land a right hand but Tarczynski moved out of range.
Tarczynski lands a right hook to the body.
Tarczynski throws a big shot that misses.
Tarczynski checks a low kick from Koistinen.
Koistinen has closed the distance and engaged Tarczynski in a clinch.
Tarczynski misses with a knee to the head.
Koistinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koistinen tries a body shot but Tarczynski blocks it.
Tarczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarczynski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koistinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koistinen avoids it.
Koistinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Koistinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarczynski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koistinen.
Tarczynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarczynski controls his hands.
Tarczynski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tarczynski misses with the head strike.
Koistinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tarczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koistinen.
Koistinen can't find room to land a body shot as Tarczynski controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Koistinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tarczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tarczynski throws a head punch that misses.
Koistinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarczynski prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
Tarczynski connects with a knee to the head.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarczynski's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Koistinen.
Koistinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarczynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarczynski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koistinens head.
Koistinen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarczynski.
Tarczynski lands a good knee to the midsection. Koistinen won't want to take too many of those.
Tarczynski scores with a shot to the side of Koistinen's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koistinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarczynski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Tarczynski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koistinen misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Tarczynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarczynski 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Tarczynski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Carlos Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying DeBramalo's choice of entrance music: Also Sprach Zarathustra. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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25
151 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Carlos Linhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo missing with a left hand there. Linhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Linhares connects with a right hand. DeBramalo shakes it off.
Linhares ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo's coach down at The Cooker was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on DeBramalo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the body kick from Linhares.
DeBramalo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. DeBramalo is in Linhares's guard.
Linhares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeBramalo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeBramalo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeBramalo content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Linhares's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo is looking to work some ground and pound but Linhares has wrist control.
Linhares working a defensive guard here.
DeBramalo is posturing up here but Linhares has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! DeBramalo tries to roll out but it's too tight and DeBramalo has to tap! Slick submission there by Linhares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Carlos Linhares!
Luis Carlos Linhares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickie Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson's entrance music is Smoke On. A fine choice. Dirty has chosen Dear Penis - Country song as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, James Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dickie Dirty!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirty is looking to clinch.
Dirty cracks a nice hook into Robertson's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dirty.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Dirty slips the punch.
Robertson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robertson scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Dirty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dirty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dirty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirty with a jab.
Robertson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dirty scores with a jab. Robertson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirty tries to land a leg kick but Robertson saw it coming and moves away.
Dirty looks to score with a jab to the body but Robertson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dirty misses with a leg kick.
Robertson tried to counter with a leg kick but Dirty avoided it.
Dirty cracks Robertson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Robertson.
Dirty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dirty throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Robertson's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dirty.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robertson. That's going to slow Dirty down.
Dirty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robertson.
Dirty looks to land a left hand but Robertson moved out of range nicely.
Robertson swings for the body but Dirty moves out of range.
It seemed like Dirty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Robertson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson leaves Dirty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robertson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dirty eats them both and turns towards Robertson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirty scoring well with a low kick there.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dirty tries a quick counter leg kick but Robertson is wise to it.
Dirty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dirty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dirty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robertson moves out of range of the strikes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Robertson enables Dirty to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robertson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dirty trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson pulls Dirty in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson trying to control the position here.
Dirty scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robertson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dirty takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Dirty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Dickie Dirty has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Dirty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirty stalks Robertson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robertson's face. Robertson staggers backwards, shaken.
Dirty scores with a body shot.
Dirty missing with a left hand there. Robertson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Robertson misses the target.
Dirty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Dirty.
James Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dirty lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Dirty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dickie Dirty's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dirty misses with a low kick as Robertson jumps back.
Dirty lunges at Robertson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robertson's hand.
Robertson works the jab nicely.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dirty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robertson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dirty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dirty under the eye.
Dirty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robertson takes one to the side of the head.
Dirty thuds his right hand into Robertson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy body kick from Robertson
and Dirty counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dirty.
Dirty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robertson.
Dirty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robertson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice straight punches there by Dirty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dirty.
Dirty has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dirty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dirty thumps Robertson with a low kick.
Robertson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dirty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dirty.
Dirty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Robertson
and Dirty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dirty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dirty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robertson. That did some damage!
Dirty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robertson. Robertson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirty thows a body kick. Robertson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty checks a low kick from Robertson.
Robertson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dirty tries to move into range but Robertson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dirty stuns Robertson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robertson moves out of range of the body kick.
Dirty throws a leg kick which misses Robertson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robertson tries to avoid it.
Dirty checks a leg kick.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Dirty saw that one coming.
Dickie Dirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dirty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robertson lands a jab to the nose.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dirty circles away quickly and effectively.
Dirty is looking to land body kicks.
Robertson thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robertson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dirty.
Dirty cracks Robertson with an open hand slap.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dirty moves away.
Dirty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dirty's corner calls for a 1-2. Dirty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dirty connects with a jab.
Robertson is looking to chop away at Dirty's legs.
Dirty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robertson.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dirty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robertson defends it nicely.
Dickie Dirty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a kick to the body.
Dirty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dirty swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.
Dirty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dirty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robertson is out of range and Dirty settles back down.
Robertson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robertson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dirty.
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!
Dirty throws a good cross that connects.
Robertson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robertson throws a hook but Dirty avoids it easily.
Dirty lands a lovely overhand right.
Dirty thumps Robertson with a low kick.
Dirty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robertson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dirty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robertson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Dirty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dickie Dirty's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Robertson. That's going to slow Dirty down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dirty 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 Robertson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robertson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Robertson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dirty misses with a hook. Robertson ducked under it nicely.
Robertson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dirty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robertson on the side of the head.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Dirty.
Dirty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dirty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dirty manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirty throws a wild body kick that Robertson sees coming a mile off.
Robertson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robertson misses the shot to the body.
Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Dirty's shoulder, as Dirty tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Robertson blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dirty.
Robertson misses with a hook. Dirty ducked under it nicely.
Dirty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dirty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robertson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Dirty slips the punch.
Dirty lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dirty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robertson but Robertson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dirty tests Robertson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dirty lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Dirty's head but Dirty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dirty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robertson moves out of range as Dirty strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson misses with a left hand
and Dirty counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Dirty misses
and Robertson counters with a straight right hand.
Robertson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dirty.
Dirty lands a nice looking body shot.
Robertson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dirty's hands.
Dirty throws out a powerful jab.
Dirty scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty lands a jab to the nose.
Dirty lands with a cross.
Robertson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dirty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Dirty misses.
Robertson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Dirty.
Robertson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dirty finds it's way round the side to connect with Robertson's head.
Robertson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dirty tries to clinch but Robertson moves out of range.
It looked like Robertson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dirty drops his hands momentarily and Robertson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Robertson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robertson counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirty throws a low kick but Robertson moves out of range easily.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dirty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robertson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robertson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Dirty slips the punch.
Dirty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robertson has time to react.
Dirty throws the left hand but Robertson avoids the punch easily.
Robertson misses with a hook
and Dirty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirty stuns Robertson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dirty looks to land a body kick but Robertson moved away.
Dirty misses with a low kick as Robertson jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Dirty really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dickie Dirty's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dirty throws a hook to the side of Robertson's head but Robertson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Dirty looks to move away, Robertson throws a big counter combo but Dirty just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dirty. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirty lands a nice hook to Robertson's body. Robertson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dirty instigates a clinch.
Dirty lands with a light punch inside.
Dirty struggles to land a body shot inside as Robertson controls his hands.
Robertson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robertson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirtys head.
Dirty prevents a body shot from Robertson.
Robertson tries to throw a body punch but Dirty avoids it by throwing Robertson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
Dirty misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
Robertson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dirty blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
Robertson is trying to push Dirty away but Dirty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dirty tries to work over Robertson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Robertson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robertson.
Dirty scores with a shot to the side of Robertson's head.
Robertson blocks an uppercut.
Dirty presses Robertson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dirty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robertson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robertson blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Dirty.
Robertson lands a body punch.
Dirty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robertson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robertson working aggressively here.
Robertson misses with a punch to the body.
Dirty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dirty tries to throw a body punch but Robertson avoids it by throwing Dirty back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
Dirty tries a body shot but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dirty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robertson's elbow.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
Robertson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robertson has a couple of punches blocked by Dirty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robertson's elbow.
Robertson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robertson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robertson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dirty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertson prevents a body shot from Dirty.
Robertson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirty's elbow.
Dirty misses with a body punch.
Dirty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robertson working hard to break the clinch.
Dirty misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson lands a right hand.
Dirty tries a body shot but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson prevents a body shot from Dirty.
Robertson is trying to break the clinch but Dirty has him pressed against the cage.
Robertson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirty controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dirty misses with some punches.
Robertson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirty lands with a left to the head.
Robertson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robertson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robertson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dirty struggles to land a body shot inside as Robertson controls his hands.
Dirty lands a left hand.
Dirty tries a body shot but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirty lands with a short shot to the head.
Robertson blocks a body shot from Dirty.
Robertson scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Dirty dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dickie Dirty's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dirty throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Dirty.
Dirty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dirty looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Robertson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dirty scores with a jab.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dirty.
Dirty misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirty cracks Robertson with a good jab.
A leg kick checked by Dirty.
Robertson throws a body punch but Dirty moves out of range.
Dirty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson moves out of range as Dirty throws a body kick.
Robertson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dirty - that will leave a mark!
Dirty misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Robertson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dirty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robertson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dirty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dirty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dirty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dirty scores with a punch to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Robertson blocks the leg kick.
Robertson swings for the body but Dirty moves out of range.
Dirty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty feints a jab promting Robertson to slip. Dirty then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robertson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robertson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dirty misses with a body kick.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Dirty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dirty lands a right hook to the body.
Robertson misses the jab.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
and Dirty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dirty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robertson's sensitive parts.
Dirty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dirty was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
It seemed like Dirty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dirty misses the body punch
and Robertson counters with a huge head kick that drops Dirty! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Robertson!
A very excited looking James Robertson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Dickie Dirty had this to say: 'It was an honor stepping in the cage with you!'.
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