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MFN 288: Helgi vs. Nowacki PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Pickton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Butcher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robert Pickton's 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
8 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Pickton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pickton's guard.
Pickton looking for a sweep. Not yet Pickton, not yet.
Pickton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pickton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pickton keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
Butcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pickton is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Pickton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pickton looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Pickton keeps moving.
My spies in LOD - Slaughterhouse inform me that Butcher has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Butcher throwing strikes but missing.
Butcher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pickton dives on top into guard.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Pickton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pickton trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pickton scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pickton slips nicely into half guard.
Pickton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Butcher wants to improve his position but Pickton is controlling well.
Pickton wants to control but Butcher is keeping him busy.
Butcher actively working from the bottom here.
Butcher striking from the bottom.
Pickton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Butcher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickton is thwarting Butcher's attempts to control the position.
Pickton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Butcher wants to control but Pickton is keeping busy.
Butcher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Butcher.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Pickton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Pickton from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Butcher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pickton if he has to take too many more of those.
Pickton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher misses with a kick to the body.
Pickton shoots in and bounces Butcher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pickton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Butcher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Butcher trying to control the position.
Pickton trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Butcher working a defensive guard here.
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 Robert Pickton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pickton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Butcher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Butcher both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Butcher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Butcher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Butcher tries to clinch up but Pickton circles away and keeps his distance.
Butcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pickton gets caught napping as Butcher dives in and scores a takedown. Pickton manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pickton is working an open guard so Butcher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pickton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Butcher. That did some damage!
Butcher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pickton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher forces his way into half guard.
Butcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pickton is just riding it out for now. Butcher eventually gives up the hold.
Butcher wants to free his trapped foot but Pickton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pickton trying to hold on to Butcher's head to control him but Butcher postures up.
Butcher is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Butcher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pickton!
Bobby Butcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butcher trying to control but Pickton is having none of it.
Pickton tries to hold on but Butcher pushes him away.
Butcher working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Pickton slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Butcher.
Pickton is looking for a sweep. Butcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pickton wants to control but Butcher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pickton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Butcher.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butcher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Butcher wants to take a breather but Pickton is having none of it.
Butcher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pickton trying to hold on to Butcher's head to control him but Butcher postures up.
Butcher is keen to just control but Pickton is a slippery customer.
Butcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butcher tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good shot there by Pickton.
Pickton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Butcher kicks off Pickton and gets to his feet.
Pickton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Butcher to the ground. Pickton is now in Butcher's guard.
Pickton preventing the sweep.
Pickton trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Pickton pushing down on Butcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Butcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Butcher tries to clinch but Pickton is having none of it.
Pickton throws a nice looking combination but Butcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pickton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butcher at a distance.
Pickton looks to land a combination. Butcher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Butcher shoots in and gets a takedown into Pickton's guard.
Butcher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Butcher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pickton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pickton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pickton!
Butcher is looking to regain half guard here but Pickton keeps moving and retains side control.
Butcher taking a bit of punishment here - Pickton scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Butcher some visible discomfort.
Pickton cracks Butcher with an elbow. That is naaassty.
An elbow from Pickton crashes against the mat.
Pickton controls the position.
Pickton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Butcher is trying to improve his position.
Butcher is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pickton off and has taken his back!
Pickton breaks Butcher's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pickton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Butcher has his foot on Pickton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pickton works his way back into a safe position though.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher looking for a guillotine here but Pickton defends easily.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Pickton from controlling successfully.
Butcher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pickton is aware though and is defending well.
Pickton trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Pickton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Butcher pulls Pickton in close to his closed guard and prevents Pickton from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Butcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butcher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
Pickton postures up in Butcher's guard and throws a big left but Butcher blocks it.
Pickton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Butcher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pickton controls the pace.
Pickton stopping the sweep attempt from Butcher.
Pickton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pickton looking to score a takedown here. Butcher is defending well but Pickton drives through and ends up in Butcher's guard.
Pickton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pickton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pickton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pickton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Pickton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pickton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Pickton!
Robert Pickton very nearly forgot to thank KAISER 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Madrigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicodemo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madrigal kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lil Jon-Throw it Up. Romero has chosen Lords Of Salem as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julio Madrigal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicodemo Romero!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrigal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romero throws a big counter head kick but Madrigal avoids it with no problem.
Madrigal throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero throws a big counter head kick but Madrigal avoids it with no problem.
Madrigal shoots in but Romero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romero scoring well with a low kick there.
Madrigal shoots and misses
and Romero counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've been informed that Romero has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Madrigal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madrigal throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madrigal throws a body shot but no joy.
Madrigal fails with the takedown.
Romero scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Madrigal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Madrigal defends it well.
Romero lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madrigal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Madrigal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Madrigal.
And Romero responds with a good body kick, but Madrigal manages to step out the way in time.
Madrigal tries to clinch
and Romero counters with a good low kick that Madrigal was not able to check.
Madrigal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Madrigal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Madrigal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Madrigal is aware though and is defending well.
Madrigal preventing the sweep.
Romero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Madrigal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Madrigal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Madrigal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Madrigal chips away with some ground and pound.
Madrigal throwing strikes but missing.
Romero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Madrigal manages to get himself to full guard.
Madrigal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Madrigal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero lands a couple of elbows.
Madrigal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romero scoring with some ground and pound.
Romero chips away with some ground and pound.
Romero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Madrigal dives on top into guard.
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Madrigal wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Madrigal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Madrigal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Madrigal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Romero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madrigal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Madrigal lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madrigal trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Madrigal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Madrigal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Madrigal stands up over Romero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Madrigal escapes and throws Romero's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicodemo Romero will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Madrigal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romero defends it nicely.
Romero stuffs the takedown.
Romero thinks about the counter body kick.
Madrigal with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Madrigal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madrigal misses with a takedown
and Romero makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Madrigal misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Madrigal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Madrigal misses with a hook
and Romero makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Madrigal is defended easily by Romero.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Madrigal shoots in but Romero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romero appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Madrigal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Madrigal misses with a body shot
and Romero makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Madrigal really felt that one!
Romero thuds his shin into the meat of Madrigal's side.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madrigal avoids the head kick by Romero.
Romero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madrigal tries for a takedown but Romero circles away easily
and Romero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Madrigal's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Madrigal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Romero throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Madrigal's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Romero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romero drops back looking for a leg! Madrigal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madrigal manages to kick Romero off! Romero jumps back into Madrigal's guard.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Madrigal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
Madrigal can't keep his opponent in guard - Romero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Madrigal is defending against the submission attempts here by Romero.
Madrigal is trying to stand.
Romero is working for a submission of some sort.
Madrigal wants to get back to full guard.
Romero working the head and body with strikes.
Madrigal is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Madrigal is just riding it out for now. Romero eventually gives up the hold.
Romero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Romero lands a heavy elbow.
Madrigal is rocked!
Romero has hold of Madrigal's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Madrigal manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oh Madrigal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero connects with a bit shot that sees Madrigal covering up! More strikes from Romero and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Romero is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicodemo Romero!
Nicodemo Romero made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview.
The defeated Julio Madrigal had this to say: 'Props to him, he beat me fair and square this time. I will go back to the gym and get better, I'm going to win my belt back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Irenicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irenicus's entrance music is Shadows of Amn. A fine choice. Monroe has chosen Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Irenicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irenicus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irenicus.
Irenicus blocks the body kick.
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
Monroe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irenicus checks it well.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.
Irenicus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Monroe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Monroe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice combination there by Monroe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe throws a head kick but Irenicus moves out of range.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Irenicus.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monroe moves away from the strike by Irenicus.
Monroe slips under a jab from Irenicus.
Monroe moves out of range as Irenicus strikes.
Monroe lands with a good body shot.
Monroe moves out of range as Irenicus strikes.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irenicus lands with a shot to the body.
Irenicus takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Irenicus.
Monroe works Irenicus's body with a nice hook.
Monroe moves away from the strike by Irenicus.
Monroe is looking to score with low kicks.
Monroe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Irenicus misses.
Irenicus misses with a head kick.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Monroe lands with a nice combination. Irenicus backs away looking to recover.
Monroe 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.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Irenicus misses.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Irenicus throws a quick counter head kick but Monroe was just out of range.
Irenicus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Monroe throws a lazy head kick
and Irenicus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irenicus throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Irenicus misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe with a hook.
Irenicus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Irenicus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Irenicus.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irenicus.
Irenicus connects with a right hand. Monroe shakes it off.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irenicus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irenicus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Irenicus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Irenicus throws a good cross that connects.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irenicus throwing a counter right hand but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irenicus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Irenicus finds it's way through Monroe's defenses.
It looks like Jon Monroe has been cut.
Monroe 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.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Monroe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Irenicus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monroe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irenicus.
Monroe lands with a kick to the temple. Irenicus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Monroe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Monroe.
Irenicus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monroe. Monroe obviously looking to wear him down.
Irenicus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Irenicus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irenicus throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Irenicus.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irenicus.
Monroe throws the left hand but Irenicus avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Monroe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Irenicus misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irenicus.
Monroe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Irenicus.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Monroe misses
and Irenicus counters with a stiff right hand.
Irenicus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monroe's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus misses with a wild body shot.
Irenicus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irenicus.
Monroe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monroe looks to land a body kick but Irenicus moved away.
Monroe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Irenicus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irenicus lands the left hand.
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irenicus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irenicus.
Irenicus defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
Irenicus digs a good body shot into Monroe's ribs.
Monroe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irenicus blocks a leg kick.
Monroe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Irenicus ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Monroe is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Monroe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Monroe'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.
Jab, jab by Irenicus - just one landing.
Monroe is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Irenicus drops Monroe with a straight right hand, right on the button! Irenicus follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Irenicus!
An out of breath Jon Irenicus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bone Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bone Crash has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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31
157 lbs
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33
160 lbs
19 - 22 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bone Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crash looks to land a combination. Dragov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Dragov misses with a series of wild punches.
Crash ducks under a wild hook from Dragov.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crash enables Dragov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Crash pulls Dragov in close to prevent any damage.
Dragov throwing strikes but missing.
Dragov has gone for a leg lock! Crash slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dragov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragov, not yet.
Dragov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dragov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dragov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dragov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragov, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dragov holds on and takes a little breather.
Crash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dragov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crash controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crash won't allow Dragov to sweep him here.
Dragov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dragov working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crash is looking to slow Dragov down with leg kicks.
Dragov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crash lands with a slapping head kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crash enables Dragov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Crash has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dragov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Crash throws a right hand that Dragov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragov also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dragov misses with a shot to the body
and Crash counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Crash misses
and Dragov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragov shoots in but no luck this time.
Dragov 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.
Crash has his hands on Dragov's head, controlling the position.
Crash bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dragov's guard.
Crash stays in close to Dragov's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov wants to control the position but Crash says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dragov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crash controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dragov 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.
Dragov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crash trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Crash dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Crash throws a head kick that Dragov semi-blocks.
Crash scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dragov's calf.
Dragov shoots for a takedown but Crash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crash throws a counter high kick but Dragov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dragov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dragov is trying to ground and pound but Crash uses the momentary lack of control by Dragov to regain half guard.
Dragov thows a huge punch but Crash dodges it nicely.
Dragov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dragov is just content to waste time from the top position. Crash takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Crash is pulling down on Dragov's head. It's preventing any offense from Dragov, at least for the moment.
Valko Dragov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash keeping full guard, as Dragov tries to pass.
Crash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragov postures up in Crash's guard and throws a big left but Crash blocks it.
Crash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dragov looking to sit in guard and control but Crash gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dragov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crash is one step ahead there.
Crash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dragov can do to turn this around?
Dragov tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crash stopping the sweep attempt from Dragov.
Crash is stalling in the full guard.
Dragov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dragov is pulling down on Crash's head to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragov, not yet.
Crash wants to control from the top but Dragov keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crash swinging wildly here.
Dragov fails with the takedown.
Dragov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crash as he avoids it easily.
Bone Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valko Dragov.
Good leg kick by Crash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dragov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crash was covering up waiting for the punch and Dragov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crash is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragov keeps working.
Dragov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dragov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crash is pressing down on Dragov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dragov is holding on for now.
Dragov wants to improve his position but Crash is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragov gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bone Crash will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Crash lands with a nice body punch.
Dragov moves out of range of the body kick.
Dragov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dragov moves out of range of the body kick.
Crash throws a nice head kick!
Dragov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crash is fending him off so far but Dragov persists. Nope, Crash circles away and we're back to standing.
Crash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dragov.
Dragov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crash scores with a head kick.
Dragov darts in looking for a takedown but Crash gets double underhooks and turns Dragov into the cage.
Bone Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valko Dragov.
Crash gets caught napping as Dragov dives in and scores a takedown. Crash manages to retain guard.
Crash is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Crash just leaning against Dragov, taking a breather.
Crash taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragov shoots in and gets a takedown into Crash's guard.
Crash keeping full guard, as Dragov tries to pass.
Dragov landing with the ground and pound.
Dragov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dragov looking to pass the guard.
Dragov advances to half guard.
Dragov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dragov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Crash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dragov throws a big right hand that misses.
Crash is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Crash is pressed up against the cage. Dragov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crash down to the mat. Crash avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crash lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dragov takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crash throws a sloppy head kick and Dragov moves out of range easily.
Dragov tries for a takedown but Crash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragov shoots in and drives through. Crash sprawls well.
Dragov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crash fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragov.
Crash lands a jab-cross combination.
Crash throws a head kick but Dragov moves out of range.
Dragov dives in and grabs Crash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crash pushes down on Dragov's head and hops out.
Dragov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crash swivels and escapes.
Crash connects with an inside leg kick.
Crash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragov.
Crash scores with a head kick. Dragov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dragov misses with a takedown attempt - Crash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragov. That did some damage!
A head kick from Crash lands but Dragov takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crash fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crash avoids it really well and circles away.
Bone Crash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crash was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragov.
Dragov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crash but Crash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dragov has his takedown stuffed
and Crash counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Crash throws a sloppy head kick and Dragov moves out of range easily.
Dragov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crash but Crash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bone Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Valko Dragov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragov tries for a takedown but Crash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone Crash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crash, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bone Crash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonqw Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haigh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against . John Haigh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
158 lbs
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170 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Haigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonqw Fray!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fray blocks a head kick by Haigh.
Haigh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fray to the ground. Haigh is now in Fray's guard.
Fray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fray keeping full guard, as Haigh tries to pass.
Fray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haigh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fray is tightening it up a little... Haigh has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Haigh reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Haigh taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jonqw Fray!
Jonqw Fray made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You were saying Mon Ami.'.
The defeated John Haigh had this to say: 'Maybe it is time for me to make the move to another weight class.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herman Mudgett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Tickel (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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182 lbs
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185 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Herman Mudgett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Tickel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mudgett misses with a low kick.
Tickel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tickel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mudgett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tickel is in Mudgett's guard.
Mudgett is looking to stand back up but Tickel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mudgett.
Tickel is looking to advance position but Mudgett won't allow it.
Mudgett kicks Tickel off and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Tickel.
Mudgett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mudgett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Fortress in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mudgett stuffs the takedown attempt from Tickel. Tickel gets slowly back to his feet.
Mudgett takes one on the button.
Tickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Mudgett finds it's way through Tickel's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mudgett.
Tickel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mudgett defends it nicely.
Herman Mudgett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tickel looks for a takedown but Mudgett sprawls well.
Herman Mudgett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Tickel.
Tickel ducks under a wild hook from Mudgett.
Mudgett lunges at Tickel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tickel's hand.
Mudgett leaves Tickel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mudgett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tickel.
Tickel gets the takedown into side control.
Mudgett throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Mudgett cracks Tickel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mudgett misses the jab.
A combination from Mudgett does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudgett throws a series of punches but Tickel avoids them all with ease.
Mudgett tries to bum rush Tickel with a series of wild strikes but Tickel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tickel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mudgett throws a jab when Tickel was well out of range.
Mudgett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tickel.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tickel staying out of range there.
Tickel staying out of range there.
Herman Mudgett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tickel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mudgett misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Mudgett misses.
Tickel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mudgett is trying to stand up here but Tickel is controlling him well.
Tickel is keen to just control but Mudgett is a slippery customer.
Tickel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tickel slips a nice elbow through Mudgett's hands, connecting with Mudgett's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudgett is trying to stand back up but Tickel is controlling him
Tickel is trying to work for a kimura but Mudgett is defending well.
Mudgett is trying to stand back up but Tickel is controlling him
Tickel tries to pass to full mount but Mudgett defends it.
Mudgett is staying active underneath Tickel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mudgett wants to get back to his feet.
Mudgett is looking to get back to is feet but Tickel passes into side control.
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.
Mudgett avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tickel.
Mudgett is not content to let Tickel control the position.
Mudgett sneaks out the side door and pushes Tickel away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mudgett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tickel counters with a shoot takedown. Mudgett fights it but they end up in guard.
Mudgett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tickel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mudgett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mudgett wants to get back to his feet but Tickel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mudgett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tickel.
Tickel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mudgett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Mudgett dominated that round.
That's time! Mudgett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tickel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mudgett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mudgett is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tickel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mudgett tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tickel looking to break Mudgett's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mudgett remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tickel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tickel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mudgett staying busy and making it hard for Tickel to control.
Mudgett is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tickel cracks Mudgett with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Mudgett from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickel trying to control momentarily.
Tickel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mudgett defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mudgett trying to get back to his feet but Tickel is in full control for now.
Mudgett wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Tickel drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Mudgett 's chin! Mudgett is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Will Tickel!
Will Tickel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holy War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). War's entrance music is Die for Metal. A fine choice. Sithole has chosen I Miss The Misery as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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209 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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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
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Holy War!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sithole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! War slams his shin into Sithole's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by War.
War throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as War blocks the low kick.
War keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sithole.
Moses Sithole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
War lands a jab to the head.
War thuds a left hand into Sithole's body.
War feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sithole's calf.
Sithole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for War.
Sithole misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Sithole misses.
War cracks a nice hook into Sithole's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sithole tries to clinch but War moves away
and War counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by War.
War trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sithole wants to sweep here but War controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
War throwing strikes from guard but Sithole blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
War postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
War wants to pass the guard but Sithole is keeping the position.
Sithole pulls War in close to prevent any damage.
War stopping the sweep attempt from Sithole.
Sithole looking to control.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sithole has his hands on War's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sithole ducks under a wild hook from War.
Sithole tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
War lands a right hook to the body.
Sithole shoots for a takedown but War saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Sithole looks to move away, War throws a big counter combo but Sithole just gets out of the way.
War bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
War shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Sithole misses
and Sithole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
War cracks Sithole with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sithole misses with a hook.
War looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sithole throws a leg kick that misses.
Holy War is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sithole scores with a decent looking hook.
War throws an overhand right that lands on Sithole's shoulder, as Sithole tries to avoid the shot.
Sithole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from War lands.
Sithole is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. War darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sithole throws a lazy head kick
and War connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
War throws a body shot but no joy.
Sithole takes one to the side of the head.
War keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as War checks a leg kick.
War throws a nice head kick!
Sithole is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab from Sithole misses.
War moves out of range of the body kick from Sithole.
Sithole scores with a nice right hand.
War feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sithole's calf.
War moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Sithole 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by War.
Sithole shoots in and drives through. War sprawls well.
War feinted there with a counter leg kick.
War lands with a kick to the temple. Sithole shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sithole is rocked!
War fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sithole to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sithole looks to clinch but War throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sithole taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Holy War!
Holy War decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorba The Dancing Buddha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc comes to the cage accompanied by Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. The Dancing Buddha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Zorba Time. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zorba The Dancing Buddha!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Dancing Buddha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LeBlanc swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Dancing Buddha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBlanc is looking to score with low kicks.
The Dancing Buddha throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Dancing Buddha throws a sloppy body shot
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
LeBlanc lands with an overhand left.
LeBlanc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Dancing Buddha is looking to get back to is feet but LeBlanc passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc laying and praying for a moment but The Dancing Buddha takes advantage and regains half guard.
LeBlanc looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Dancing Buddha trying to control here.
LeBlanc tries to pass to full mount but The Dancing Buddha defends it.
The Dancing Buddha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LeBlanc connects with a nice short shot to The Dancing Buddha's temple.
The Dancing Buddha is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
LeBlanc is taking a breather. The Dancing Buddha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
LeBlanc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LeBlanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Dancing Buddha keeps working.
The Dancing Buddha works his way to full guard. Good work.
LeBlanc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Dancing Buddha controls LeBlanc momentarily but LeBlanc frees himself.
The Dancing Buddha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeBlanc tries to free his leg and advance position but The Dancing Buddha is retaining full guard.
LeBlanc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeBlanc preventing the sweep.
LeBlanc connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc controls from within his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlanc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LeBlanc preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
LeBlanc cracks The Dancing Buddha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Dancing Buddha blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
The Dancing Buddha misses with an uppercut
and LeBlanc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Dancing Buddha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Dancing Buddha.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but The Dancing Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBlanc is looking to pass into half guard but The Dancing Buddha pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Dancing Buddha is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Dancing Buddha passes into half guard.
The Dancing Buddha seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
LeBlanc regains full guard. Nicely done.
LeBlanc pulls The Dancing Buddha in close to his closed guard and prevents The Dancing Buddha from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Dancing Buddha wants to control from the top but LeBlanc keeps moving.
LeBlanc wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A clash of legs there as LeBlanc blocks the low kick.
The Dancing Buddha avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBlanc checks a leg kick.
LeBlanc looks to throw a body kick
and The Dancing Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Dancing Buddha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LeBlanc.
The Dancing Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Dancing Buddha just manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc lands a body shot.
LeBlanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Dancing Buddha can do to turn this around?
LeBlanc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've been told by LeBlanc's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Dancing Buddha throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on The Dancing Buddha's shoulder, as The Dancing Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
LeBlanc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Dancing Buddha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LeBlanc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by The Dancing Buddha.
LeBlanc will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for LeBlanc.
The Dancing Buddha lands a right hook to the body.
Zorba The Dancing Buddha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Dancing Buddha throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dancing Buddha cracks the inside of LeBlanc's front leg.
The Dancing Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Dancing Buddha digs a good hook to LeBlanc's body.
The Dancing Buddha throws an off balance right hand
and LeBlanc counters with an outside leg kick.
The Dancing Buddha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
The Dancing Buddha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
LeBlanc closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Dancing Buddha did well to prevent LeBlanc getting side control.
The Dancing Buddha regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Dancing Buddha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha keeping moving, preventing LeBlanc from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Thomas Top Team inform us that The Dancing Buddha has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
LeBlanc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LeBlanc looking to sit in guard and control but The Dancing Buddha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
LeBlanc has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc 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.
LeBlanc is working hard here to advance position.
The Dancing Buddha trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Dancing Buddha escapes and throws LeBlanc's legs to the side, diving into side control!
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.
LeBlanc is looking for a sweep.
Claude LeBlanc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LeBlanc is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Dancing Buddha off and has taken his back!
LeBlanc has the hooks in. The Dancing Buddha is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
LeBlanc throwing sloppy strikes.
The Dancing Buddha looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The Dancing Buddha wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LeBlanc dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick.
The Dancing Buddha moves out of range of the body kick.
LeBlanc gets the takedown into side control.
The Dancing Buddha dodges the ground and pound from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc trying to control the position but The Dancing Buddha is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and The Dancing Buddha works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dancing Buddha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc slips a nice elbow through The Dancing Buddha's hands, connecting with The Dancing Buddha's forehead.
LeBlanc looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from LeBlanc.
The Dancing Buddha moves into full guard.
LeBlanc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Dancing Buddha working a defensive guard here.
The Dancing Buddha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeBlanc trying to control but The Dancing Buddha is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha has LeBlanc pulled in close to control his posture.
LeBlanc postures up in The Dancing Buddha's guard and throws a big left but The Dancing Buddha blocks it.
The Dancing Buddha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Dancing Buddha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LeBlanc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
LeBlanc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Dancing Buddha's head.
The Dancing Buddha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc cracks The Dancing Buddha with a solid left hand.
LeBlanc preventing the sweep.
The Dancing Buddha keeps trying to improve his position.
The Dancing Buddha wants to improve his position but instead LeBlanc has moved into half guard.
The Dancing Buddha blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeBlanc.
Zorba The Dancing Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBlanc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Dancing Buddha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LeBlanc is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Dancing Buddha is looking for a sweep. LeBlanc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha trying to hold on to LeBlanc's head to control him but LeBlanc postures up.
LeBlanc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Dancing Buddha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LeBlanc scoring with strikes to the body and head.
LeBlanc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Claude LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Dancing Buddha is not content to let LeBlanc control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Dancing Buddha blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeBlanc.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claude LeBlanc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LeBlanc 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude LeBlanc!
An out of breath Claude LeBlanc thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zlatan Spazstor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanton Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spazstor comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac feat. T.I. - Changed Man (Jazze Pha Remix). Crowe has chosen The Builders & The Butchers - Bringing Home The Rain as his entrance music. Stanton Crowe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zlatan Spazstor's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Zlatan Spazstor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanton Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Spazstor misses the target.
Crowe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spazstor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Crowe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Crowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crowe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spazstor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spazstor scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spazstor presses Crowe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spazstor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crowe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spazstor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Spazstor blocks the leg kick.
Crowe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spazstor thumps Crowe with a low kick.
Spazstor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Spazstor misses its target.
Spazstor scores with a jab to the head.
Crowe shoots in looking for a takedown. Spazstor tries to sprawl out of it but Crowe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spazstor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe stalks Spazstor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spazstor's face. Spazstor staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Zlatan Spazstor has been cut.
Spazstor throws a jab when Crowe was well out of range.
Crowe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crowe. That's going to slow Spazstor down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crowe checks a leg kick.
Spazstor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crowe.
Crowe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Crowe tries to counter it with a takedown but Spazstor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crowe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Stanton Crowe has been cut.
Crowe looks to land a body kick but Spazstor moved away.
Zlatan Spazstor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spazstor moves out of range as Crowe strikes.
Spazstor misses with a low kick.
Crowe throws a body punch but Spazstor moves out of range.
Crowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spazstor tried to counter with a leg kick but Crowe avoided it.
Crowe tries to land a leg kick but Spazstor saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe feints and as Spazstor raises his hands in defense, Crowe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crowe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spazstor wants to get back to his feet but Crowe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spazstor keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe lands a couple of digs.
Crowe postures up in Spazstor's guard and throws a big left but Spazstor blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spazstor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crowe manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe wants to sweep but no luck.
Spazstor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crowe pulls Spazstor in close to prevent any damage.
Spazstor won't allow Crowe to sweep him here.
Crowe trying to control the position here.
Crowe trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crowe feints a jab promting Spazstor to slip. Crowe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spazstor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spazstor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spazstor sets himself, and Crowe steps forward looking for the clinch! Spazstor avoids it this time.
Crowe throws a body kick that misses.
Crowe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spazstor misses with a body shot.
Spazstor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spazstor lands a lovely overhand right.
Zlatan Spazstor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spazstor misses with a body shot.
Crowe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spazstor defends it well.
Spazstor scores with a leg kick.
Crowe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spazstor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crowe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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 Zlatan Spazstor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Spazstor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Spazstor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Spazstor.
Crowe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spazstor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spazstor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crowe fails to land with a series of punches.
Spazstor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crowe under the eye.
Spazstor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crowe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spazstor is able to avoid easily.
Spazstor 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.
Spazstor throws a hook but Crowe avoids it easily.
Spazstor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spazstor motions for Crowe to come forward. Spazstor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crowe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spazstor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spazstor dodges the punch combination from Crowe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe missing with a left hand there. Spazstor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spazstor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spazstor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spazstor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crowe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spazstor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid body kick from Crowe.
Spazstor staying out of range there.
Crowe lands a lovely overhand right.
Spazstor lands a nice shot to the body.
Spazstor lands a leg kick that knocks Crowe off balance momentarily.
Spazstor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spazstor.
A shot to the liver by Spazstor. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spazstor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spazstor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spazstor. Crowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Spazstor blocks the leg kick.
Spazstor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spazstor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crowe.
Crowe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crowe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spazstor as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Spazstor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spazstor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crowe connects with a looping right hand.
Crowe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spazstor's head.
Spazstor swings for the body but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spazstor defends it well.
Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spazstor throws a hook but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe wants to counter the offense by Spazstor and move into the clinch position.
Spazstor scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor just misses with a punch to the body.
Spazstor ducks right into an uppercut from Crowe.
Crowe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spazstor swats away the attempt to clinch by Crowe.
Spazstor throws a body punch but Crowe moves out of range.
Spazstor looks to throw the jab but Crowe is out of range.
Spazstor takes a swing at Crowe's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Spazstor blocks the leg kick.
Spazstor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowe lands a nice shot that snaps Spazstor's head back.
Crowe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crowe moves out of range as Spazstor strikes.
Spazstor misses with a body shot
and Crowe moves into the clinch.
Crowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spazstor prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor dodges an elbow strike from Crowe.
A nice left hand lands by Crowe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Spazstor.
Crowe lands with a light punch inside.
Crowe cracks Spazstor with a nice body shot.
Spazstor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spazstor throws a leg kick that misses.
Spazstor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stanton Crowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crowe scores with a sloppy right hand. Spazstor should have avoided that one.
Spazstor misses with a wild body shot.
Crowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Spazstor is looking to wear down Crowe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spazstor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crowe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Crowe does no damage.
As Crowe backs away, Spazstor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton Crowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Crowe looks to land a left hand but Spazstor moved out of range nicely.
Spazstor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spazstor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crowe in his tracks.
Crowe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spazstor circles away quickly and effectively.
Crowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spazstor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spazstor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe.
Crowe checks a low kick from Spazstor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowe looks to land a left hand but Spazstor moved out of range nicely.
Spazstor throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowe throws a head kick but Spazstor moves out of range.
Spazstor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crowe circles away quickly and effectively.
Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Spazstor is just out of range.
Crowe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spazstor.
Spazstor misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Crowe misses.
Spazstor tried to counter with a leg kick but Crowe avoided it.
Spazstor tries to land a front kick but Crowe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crowe lands with a slapping head kick.
Crowe tries to close the distance and clinch but Spazstor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spazstor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crowe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Spazstor.
Spazstor scores with a punch to the head.
Crowe clobbers Spazstor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crowe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spazstor as he avoids it easily.
Spazstor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crowe's sensitive parts.
Crowe throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws an overhand right that lands on Crowe's shoulder, as Crowe tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe needs to keep his hands up - Spazstor had a free shot at his head there.
Crowe shoots in and bounces Spazstor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spazstor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spazstor misses with an uppercut. Crowe saw that one coming.
Crowe with the counter takedown but Spazstor avoids it easily.
Crowe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crowe lands a jab.
Spazstor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crowe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spazstor throws a leg kick but Crowe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crowe slips a jab from Spazstor.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor misses with a looping right.
Crowe needs to keep his hands up - Spazstor had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Spazstor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spazstor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crowe.
Spazstor just misses with a punch to the body.
Spazstor misses with a low kick as Crowe jumps back.
Spazstor avoids the body shot from Crowe.
Spazstor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crowe eats them both and turns towards Spazstor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spazstor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spazstor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crowe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spazstor's calf.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spazstor - that will leave a mark!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spazstor, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spazstor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe shoots in for a takedown but Spazstor shows good takedown defense.
Spazstor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spazstor misses with an uppercut.
And Crowe tries to counter it with a takedown but Spazstor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crowe tries to clinch up but Spazstor circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spazstor counters with a stiff right hand.
Crowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spazstor misses with a low kick as Crowe jumps back.
Spazstor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowe.
Crowe connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Spazstor.
Spazstor tries to land a front kick but Crowe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crowe feints the counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spazstor misses with a wild body shot.
Crowe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crowe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spazstor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zlatan Spazstor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spazstor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zlatan Spazstor!
An out of breath Zlatan Spazstor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowacki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Moby - Flower. Bjorn Helgi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowacki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nowacki throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Nowacki misses.
Helgi walks into a left hand.
Nowacki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helgi.
A jab from Helgi misses.
Nowacki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nowacki lands with a nice body punch.
Helgi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab from Helgi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nowacki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helgi.
Helgi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nowacki.
Nowacki keeps Helgi at a distance using the push kick.
Nowacki connects with an inside leg kick.
Nowacki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nowacki throws a body kick that misses.
Helgi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nowacki. Nowacki obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki gets tackled into the cage by Helgi. Helgi maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Helgi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nowacki.
Nowacki misses with a punch on the inside.
Helgi has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
A head punch on the inside from Helgi fails to land.
Helgi takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Bjorn Helgi has been cut.
Nowacki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helgi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Nowacki on the inside.
Helgi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nowacki trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nowacki.
Helgi avoids the elbow strike from Nowacki, against the cage.
Helgi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nowacki misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Helgi.
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!
Nowacki throws an elbow that misses.
Nowacki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helgi takes an elbow to the temple.
Helgi can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
Nowacki digs a right hand into Helgi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Helgi's gas tank.
Helgi blocks an elbow strike from Nowacki.
Come on Helgi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Helgi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helgi tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Helgi.
Nowacki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Nowacki blocks a body shot from Helgi.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nowacki.
Nowacki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nowacki lands an elbow inside that Helgi shrugs off.
Nowacki scores with a shot to the side of Helgi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helgi tries to throw a body punch but Nowacki avoids it by throwing Helgi back against the cage.
Nowacki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bjorn Helgi's cut is getting worse.
Helgi tries to throw a body punch but Nowacki avoids it by throwing Helgi back against the cage.
Helgi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helgi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki throws an elbow that misses.
Helgi misses with some punches.
Nowacki misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Helgi.
Nowacki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Helgi can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
Nice elbow from Nowacki.
Helgi blocks the elbow strike.
Helgi lands a hook that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards.
Nowacki lands an uppercut.
Helgi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowacki controls his hands.
Helgi prevents a body shot from Nowacki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Nowacki misses with a knee to the head.
Helgi can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
Helgi working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but Helgi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nowacki pushes Helgi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Helgi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Helgi takes an elbow to the temple.
Nowacki blocks a body shot from Helgi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Helgi misses with some punches.
Helgi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Nowacki prevents a body shot from Helgi.
Nowacki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nowacki blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Helgi - that landed with a thud.
Nowacki struggles to land a body shot inside as Helgi controls his hands.
Nowacki misses with a punch to the body.
Nowacki throws a head punch that misses.
Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Helgi'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.
Helgi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helgi.
Nowacki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nowacki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Helgi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a sloppy head kick and Helgi moves out of range easily.
Nowacki wants to clinch but Helgi slips to the side
and Nowacki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helgi jabs Nowacki right on the nose. Nowacki blinks but takes it well.
Helgi wants to clinch
enabling Nowacki to counter with a crisp jab.
Helgi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nowacki is rocked!
Helgi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nowacki looks for the body kick but Helgi saw that one coming.
Nowacki is still on wobbly legs! Can Helgi finish him?
Helgi tries to clinch but Nowacki is having none of it.
Nowacki tries to work over Helgi's front leg with a kick but Helgi checks it.
Nowacki seems to have recovered his senses.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Helgi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nowacki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Helgi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nowacki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helgi misses with a left hand
and Nowacki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nowacki cracks Helgi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Helgi, right into the meat.
Nowacki misses with a hook.
Helgi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Helgi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Nowacki as he connects with a hook.
Nowacki gets a clinch.
Helgi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nowacki fails to land.
Helgi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bjorn Helgi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Helgi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helgi lands a hook that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards.
Helgi blocks an elbow strike.
Nowacki throws a punch but it's blocked by Helgi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nowacki.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nowacki.
Helgi blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nowacki.
Helgi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nowacki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nowacki pushes Helgi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Helgi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Helgi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki tries to throw a body punch but Helgi avoids it by throwing Nowacki back against the cage.
A short right from Helgi on the inside.
Good body shot from Helgi.
Helgi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Helgi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Helgi lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Helgi fails to land.
Helgi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nowacki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helgi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nowacki lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Helgi.
Nowacki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nowacki fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Helgi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards.
Nowacki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helgi has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nowacki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Helgi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Nowacki.
Nowacki trying to land knees to the body.
Helgi scores with a hook to the body.
Nowacki is breathing heavily.
Nowacki controlling the action here for a moment.
Helgi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Helgi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nowacki misses with an elbow over the top.
Helgi is leaning against Nowacki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowacki tries a body shot but Helgi blocks it.
Helgi lands a shot to the body.
Helgi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helgi lands with a right to the head.
Helgi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nowacki can't get the takedown.
Helgi lands a body shot.
Nowacki blocking some punches.
Helgi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nowacki or not.
Helgi blocks the elbow strike.
Helgi dodges an elbow strike from Nowacki.
Still in the clinch, Helgi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nowacki.
Jeez, Bjorn Helgi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nowacki stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nowacki misses with some punches.
Helgi blocks an elbow strike from Nowacki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bjorn Helgi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Helgi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nowacki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Helgi.
Nowacki misses with a looping right.
Helgi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Helgi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nowacki moves forwards but Helgi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nowacki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helgi.
Helgi wants to land a leg kick but Nowacki is out of range.
Helgi slips under a jab.
Helgi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nowacki.
Helgi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Helgi moves in looking to clinch but Nowacki pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nowacki is looking to score with low kicks.
Helgi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nowacki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nowacki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Nowacki tenderised Helgi's leg. Helgi is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki throws a looping overhand right but Helgi ducks down to avoid it.
Helgi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helgi.
Nowacki throws a right and a left that Helgi avoids nicely.
Nowacki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nowacki scoring well with a low kick there.
Helgi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjorn Helgi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Nowacki.
Helgi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nowacki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helgi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nowacki slips a jab from Helgi.
Helgi misses with a head kick.
Helgi lands a jab.
Nowacki darts in trying to clinch
and Helgi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowacki throws a leg kick that misses.
Nowacki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helgi throws an overhand right that drops Nowacki like a sack of potatoes! Helgi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Helgi!
Bjorn Helgi retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Bjorn Helgi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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