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MFN 308: One to the Gut PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donkey Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Awesome Donkey Kong. The crowd seem to be enjoying Slevin's choice of entrance music: timber. Tony Slevin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donkey Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slevin misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Slevin moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
A solid body kick from Kong.
Kong takes a swing at Slevin's ribcage but misses.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slevin.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kong throws a low kick but Slevin avoids it.
Slevin closes the distance but Kong moves to the side
and Kong counters with a good low kick that Slevin was not able to check.
Slevin moves into the clinch.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slevin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slevin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slevin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kong.
Kong is pushing Slevin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin misses with the head strike.
Slevin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slevin is trying to pull guard but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Slevin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kong prevents it.
Donkey Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Slevin.
Slevin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kong smiles and moves away.
Kong scores with a punch to the head.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slevin circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Slevin misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Slevin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood Gang in the buildup to the fight.
Slevin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slevin tries to keep at a distance but Kong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slevin tries to pull guard but Kong won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slevin.
Slevin jumps guard but Kong stands there with Slevin around his waist. Slevin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Slevin dodges an elbow strike from Kong.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Slevin looking for a takedown.
Slevin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slevin blocks an elbow strike from Kong.
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Slevin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong misses with some punches.
Slevin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slevin can turn it around.
Slevin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slevin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slevin backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kong stalls.
Slevin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kong tries to land knees in the clinch but Slevin avoids the damage to the body.
Slevin is looking for a takedown.
Slevin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong stops a takedown attempt from Slevin.
Slevin has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Slevin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slevin tries to pull guard but Kong holds him up against the cage and eventually Slevin drops back down to his feet.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slevin tries to circle away but Kong has him pinned against the cage.
Slevin dodges an elbow strike from Kong.
Slevin jumps guard and drags Kong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Slevin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slevin is looking for a triangle but Kong pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
Kong wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kong controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slevin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slevin is looking for a triangle but Kong pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donkey Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Slevin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kong drops Slevin with a beautiful combination! Slevin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kong is looking for the KO!
Kong lands with an uppercut that bounces Slevin off the cage and back into range.
Slevin is rocked!
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donkey Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Slevin blocks a head kick by Kong.
Slevin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kong looks to land a left hand but Slevin moved out of range nicely.
Slevin throws a nice looking combination but Kong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Slevin.
Slevin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slevin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slevin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slevin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Slevin jumps guard but Kong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kong blocks a body shot from Slevin.
Slevin goes for a takedown attempt but Kong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donkey Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Slevin.
Slevin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Kong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slevin on the side of the head.
Slevin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Slevin wants to clinch.
Slevin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kong wants to clinch.
Slevin wants to stay close but Kong steps back to make room for something. Slevin seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Kong and Slevin drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Donkey Kong!
After the fight, Donkey Kong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Tony Slevin was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jai McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin has chosen "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead as his entrance music. Jai McCracken had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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153 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
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34
154 lbs
28 - 15 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jai McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Putin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin throws a leg kick that misses.
McCracken tried to score with a low kick but Putin checks it.
McCracken scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Putin.
Putin scores with a nice right hand.
Putin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCracken lands with a straight right. Putin didn't see that one coming.
Putin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice cross by Putin.
That kick from Putin tenderised McCracken's leg. McCracken is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCracken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCracken throws a series of punches but Putin avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Putin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCracken connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Putin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Putin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCracken's head backwards.
McCracken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Putin lands a left hand.
McCracken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCracken misses the shot to the body.
Putin feints a counter leg kick.
McCracken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Putin ducks right into an uppercut from McCracken.
Putin defending well as McCracken loads up on a big left hand.
Putin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCracken's calf.
McCracken throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but McCracken is just out of range.
McCracken slips a jab and a cross from Putin.
McCracken checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCracken lands a leg kick that knocks Putin off balance momentarily.
Putin slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken works Putin's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Putin.
McCracken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Putin can pounce on him.
Putin throws a low kick but McCracken moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from McCracken misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
Putin misses with a low kick.
McCracken dips to his left and cracks Putin with an uppercut!
McCracken misses with a wild combination.
McCracken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from McCracken.
Putin feints a counter leg kick.
McCracken lands with a thumping leg kick.
Putin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCracken.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCracken.
McCracken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCracken.
Putin instigates a clinch.
McCracken is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCracken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCracken appears to be looking for a big counter.
Putin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCracken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Putin 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.
McCracken tries to move into range but Putin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCracken throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCracken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCracken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! McCracken slams his shin into Putin's torso.
A lazy left from Putin finds it's target.
McCracken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Putin pushes McCracken up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken is trying to force a seperation but Putin has the dominant position.
McCracken is trying to force a seperation but Putin has the dominant position.
McCracken blocking some punches.
McCracken blocks an uppercut.
McCracken is looking to break free of the clinch but Putin has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCracken misses with a body punch
and Putin counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCracken's knee momentarily.
Putin misses with a body shot.
McCracken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Some wild striking there from McCracken.
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from McCracken. Those never looked like landing.
McCracken walks into a stiff left hand from Putin.
Putin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Putin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Putin misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from McCracken.
Putin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCracken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Putin misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonas Putin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCracken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCracken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCracken feints and then cracks Putin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Putin down.
McCracken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Putin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCracken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Putin feints a counter leg kick.
Putin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCracken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCracken throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on McCracken's shoulder, as McCracken tries to avoid the shot.
McCracken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Putin on the side of the head.
Putin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin blocks a jab.
McCracken tries to land a front kick but Putin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Putin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCracken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 good leg kick by Putin.
Putin tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCracken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Putin momentarily.
McCracken moves forwards but Putin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Putin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCracken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCracken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Putin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCracken swats away the attempt to clinch by Putin.
A combination from McCracken does no damage.
McCracken misses with an uppercut. Putin saw that one coming.
Putin connects with an inside leg kick.
McCracken walks into a left hand.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy.
Putin lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCracken on the side of the head.
McCracken throws a good cross that connects.
Putin cracks McCracken with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCracken throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Putin scores with the left hand. McCracken knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Putin.
Putin connects with the punch.
Putin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCracken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Putin scores with a jab to the head.
McCracken checks a low kick from Putin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Putin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jonas Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCracken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCracken.
Putin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab by McCracken.
Putin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCracken throws a series of punches but Putin avoids them all with ease.
Putin throws out a leg kick but McCracken moves out of range and Putin only half commits.
Putin throws a shot from downtown. McCracken moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Putin misses with a left hand
enabling McCracken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCracken throws a hook but Putin blocks it.
McCracken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCracken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCracken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCracken misses with a low kick.
McCracken cracks Putin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from McCracken misses the target.
Putin scores with a nice head shot.
Putin throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCracken loads up on a big right hand but Putin slips the punch.
Putin takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCracken.
McCracken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Putin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCracken backwards.
McCracken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by McCracken.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Putin.
A frustrated look appears on McCracken's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Putin working aggressively here.
Putin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin lands with a light punch inside.
Jonas Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCracken wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Putin working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McCracken misses with a low kick as Putin jumps back.
Putin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Putin connects with a solid leg kick.
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCracken throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Putin! But no joy.
The fighters circling - McCracken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCracken misses with an uppercut. Putin saw that one coming.
Putin throws a leg kick which misses McCracken's front leg but catches the back leg as McCracken tries to avoid it.
McCracken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Donk. Putin catches McCracken right on the button with a cross.
McCracken throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Putin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCracken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Putin.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin throws a lazy right hand but McCracken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCracken throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin cracks a nice hook into McCracken's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Putin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin lands a nice looking body shot.
McCracken takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Putin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCracken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCracken is looking to counter with head kicks.
McCracken swinging wildly here.
Putin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCracken lands with a good body shot.
McCracken tried to score with a low kick but Putin checks it.
Putin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCracken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Putin coming out on top.
McCracken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. McCracken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin misses with a looping right.
Putin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCracken is out of range.
Jai McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken throws a right hand that Putin ducks under and follows up with a left that Putin also avoids with ease.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCracken throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin connects with an inside leg kick.
Putin cracks the inside of McCracken's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCracken 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.
A countering left hand to the body from Putin misses.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
McCracken tried to counter with a leg kick but Putin avoided it.
The fighters circling - McCracken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Putin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Putin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCracken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Putin.
McCracken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCracken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Putin connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCracken. McCracken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCracken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCracken misses with a straight left.
Putin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jonas Putin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCracken is trying to force a seperation but Putin has the dominant position.
McCracken working hard to break the clinch.
Putin tries a body shot but McCracken blocks it.
McCracken tries to circle away but Putin has him pinned against the cage.
McCracken is trying to break free.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by McCracken.
McCracken blocks a body shot from Putin.
McCracken throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
McCracken wants to get back to striking at distance but Putin won't allow it.
McCracken looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCracken blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCracken.
McCracken tries to break the clinch but Putin is controlling the position.
McCracken is trying to break free.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCracken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Putin or not.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
McCracken misses with some punches.
Putin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Jai McCracken has been cut.
McCracken gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Putin.
Still in the clinch, McCracken scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Putin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Putin!
A relieved looking Jonas Putin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Bergfried (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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141 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bergfried misses with a body punch.
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bergfried swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Banner has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and Bergfried counters with a three punch combo that has Banner backing up. Banner nods at Bergfried to acknowledge the strikes.
Banner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bergfried cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Banner.
Banner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Bergfried swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bergfried feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Banner's calf.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bergfried swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bergfried goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Bergfried releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Banner checks a leg kick.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Banner lands a really nice looking cross but Bergfried seems unphased.
Banner rushes Bergfried and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with an elbow strike.
Banner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banner avoiding damage as Bergfried throws knees to the body.
Bergfried breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Banner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bergfried, pushing him back against the cage.
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Bergfried there.
Bergfried avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bergfried fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bergfried swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Bergfried circles away.
Banner clinches up with Bergfried and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banner avoids it.
Banner managing to block the knees to the body from Bergfried.
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner closes the distance and pushes Bergfried back into the cage.
Bergfried misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Banner.
And Bergfried responds with a good body kick, but Banner manages to step out the way in time.
Bergfried takes one to the chin there.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bergfried tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner tries to clinch there but Bergfried circles away.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Bergfried pushes him off.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Bergfried swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Bergfried's head but Bergfried sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried tries to score with a low kick but Banner moves his leg out of the way.
Bergfried throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banner tries to clinch but Bergfried is having none of it.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Bergfried plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bergfried showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bergfried lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
Bergfried scores with a head kick.
Banner drives through and clinches with Bergfried against the cage.
Banner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bergfried backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner breaks the clinch.
Banner fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Bergfried.
Banner is looking to clinch but Bergfried is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Bergfried.
Banner is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried avoids the head kick by Banner.
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
Banner moves out of range as Bergfried strikes.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Bergfried circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bergfried misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bergfried connects with a crisp jab.
Banner wants to clinch up but Bergfried keeps it at a distance.
Banner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bergfried has time to react.
Bergfried getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bergfried counters with a series of strikes. Banner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bergfried lands with a hook. Banner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bergfried thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Banner if he has to take too many more of those.
Bergfried keeps the fight on the outside.
Bergfried lands a jab to Banner's midsection.
Bergfried has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banner tries to clinch there but Bergfried circles away.
Bergfried thumps Banner with a low kick.
Bergfried digs a good hook to Banner's body.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bergfried swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried lands a nice looking body shot.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banner has time to react.
Banner is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Bergfried swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bergfried throws a good cross that connects.
Bergfried connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banner momentarily.
Banner wants to clinch up but Bergfried keeps it at a distance.
Bergfried throws a leg kick which misses Banner's front leg but catches the back leg as Banner tries to avoid it.
Banner blocks a head kick by Bergfried.
Banner closes the distance and pushes Bergfried back into the cage.
Banner manages to break the clinch.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Bergfried swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Banner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banner scores with a hook.
Bergfried throws a push kick but Banner slaps the foot to one side.
Banner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banner.
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bruce Banner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bergfried lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Bergfried slips the punch.
Banner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner tries to counter with a takedown but Bergfried is quick to defend against it.
Banner tries to clinch but Bergfried is having none of it.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bergfried was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Banner misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Banner.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergfried paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bergfried gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner.
Banner tries to clinch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bergfried throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Bergfried avoids the head kick by Banner.
Bergfried scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Bergfried swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried lands with a straight right. Banner didn't see that one coming.
Bergfried avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner throws a series of punches but Bergfried moves out of range.
Banner clinches up with Bergfried and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bergfried counters with a nice leg kick.
Bergfried wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bergfried scoring well with a low kick there.
Bergfried sizes up Banner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Banner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good shot there by Bergfried.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergfried swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner tries to clinch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Banner checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner clinches up against the cage.
Banner manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bergfried darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banner tries to clinch up but Bergfried circles away and keeps his distance.
Bergfried connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bergfried pushes Banner away with a front kick.
Banner throws a hook but Bergfried avoids it easily.
Banner tries to clinch but Bergfried is having none of it.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Bergfried moves out of range easily.
Bergfried is trying to counter with his kicks.
Banner rushes Bergfried and presses him up against the cage.
Bergfried avoids the elbow strike from Banner, against the cage.
Banner blocks a body shot from Bergfried.
Bergfried lands with a short shot to the head.
Bergfried blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner dodges an elbow strike from Bergfried.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
Bergfried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner wants to clinch up but Bergfried keeps it at a distance.
Banner clinches up against the cage.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.
Banner stalls.
Bergfried has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
Bergfried breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bergfried.
Banner closes the distance and pushes Bergfried back into the cage.
Bergfried unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bergfried goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bergfried takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bergfried pushes Banner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bergfried lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bergfried ducks right into an uppercut from Banner.
Bergfried darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried digs a good body shot into Banner's ribs.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Bergfried's shoulder, as Bergfried tries to avoid the shot.
Bergfried lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner's hand.
Banner tries to clinch up but Bergfried circles away and keeps his distance.
Banner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bergfried, pushing him back against the cage.
Bergfried tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bergfried struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Bergfried breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Banner tries to clinch but Bergfried is having none of it.
Banner lands with an uppercut that bounces Bergfried off the cage and back into range.
Bergfried is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Bergfried is out of range.
Bergfried connects with a single shot there.
Bergfried displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Bergfried now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bergfried takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bergfried breaks the clinch.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Bergfried circles away.
Bergfried avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Bergfried wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Banner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banner looks to land a combination but Bergfried avoids it well.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergfried paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bergfried circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid body kick from Bergfried.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Bergfried lands a nice shot to the body.
Bergfried bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banner gets a clinch.
Banner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bergfried blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bergfried.
Banner darts in and clinches Bergfried up against the cage.
Bergfried takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bergfried lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Bergfried tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergfried breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Friedrich Bergfried.
I've got Bergfried winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!
During a confident post fight interview, Friedrich Bergfried thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stonedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Rockstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Stonedberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonedberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockstar takes one on the button.
Stonedberg scores with the left hand. Rockstar knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Rockstar blocks the leg kick.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but Rockstar moves out of range.
Stonedberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rockstar misses with a low kick.
Rockstar shoots for a double leg takedown but Stonedberg sprawls well. He's pushed Rockstar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rockstar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Rockstar looks to throw the jab but Stonedberg is out of range.
Stonedberg is looking to counter punch.
Stonedberg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GTi 888 in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonedberg misses the target.
Rockstar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice jab there from Rockstar.
Stonedberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockstar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stonedberg lands a head kick!
It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Stonedberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stonedberg moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRockstar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rockstar lands a head shot.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stonedberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockstar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stonedberg's calf.
Rockstar digs a good body shot into Stonedberg's ribs.
Stonedberg lunges at Rockstar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rockstar's hand.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stonedberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Rockstar. Rockstar gets slowly back to his feet.
Stonedberg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rockstar ducks right into an uppercut from Stonedberg.
Nice defenses there by Rockstar.
And Rockstar responds with a good body kick, but Stonedberg manages to step out the way in time.
Rockstar misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg lands a jab to Rockstar's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockstar throws a solid leg kick but Stonedberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rockstar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar tries a head kick but it misses.
Stonedberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rockstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stonedberg gets through Rockstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Rockstar throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg prevents a body shot from Rockstar.
Rockstar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg scores with a shot to the side of Rockstar's head.
Stonedberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Stonedberg pushes Rockstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stonedberg tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rockstar.
Rockstar working aggressively here.
Rockstar misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockstar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockstar.
Stonedberg blocks a body shot from Rockstar.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockstar misses with some punches.
Rockstar blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockstar's elbow.
Stonedberg tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockstar lands a hook that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stonedberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockstar can't find room to land a body shot as Stonedberg controls the action.
Rockstar manages to pull guard.
Rockstar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stonedberg wants to stand but Rockstar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rockstar trying to keep a closed guard but Stonedberg is proving a slippery customer.
Stonedberg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stonedberg wants to control from the top but Rockstar keeps moving.
Stonedberg won't allow Rockstar to sweep him 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 Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stonedberg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rockstar's head.
Stonedberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockstar lands an overhand right.
Rockstar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rockstar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stonedberg's hands.
Stonedberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rockstar's hands.
Rockstar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a body shot.
Stonedberg lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg moves into range and clinches up with Rockstar.
Rockstar prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Rockstar tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockstar's elbow.
Rockstar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockstar prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Rockstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rockstar controls the action.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rockstar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
Rockstar throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg has a couple of punches blocked by Rockstar.
Rockstar throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Rockstar tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockstar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Rockstar misses with a body punch.
Michael Stonedberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stonedberg misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stonedberg.
Rockstar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockstar misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Stonedberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockstar.
Stonedberg blocks a body shot from Rockstar.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
Rockstar misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg lands with a right to the head.
Rockstar lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Rockstar blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rockstar on the inside.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Rockstar is looking for a takedown.
Rockstar tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
Rockstar throws a head punch that misses.
Rockstar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rockstar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockstar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stonedberg smiles and moves away.
Rockstar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No joy there for Stonedberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses.
Stonedberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Stonedberg misses.
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockstar moves away.
Stonedberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockstar.
That kick from Stonedberg tenderised Rockstar's leg. Rockstar is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Nice shot by Rockstar.
Rockstar motions for Stonedberg to come forward. Rockstar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael Stonedberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockstar thumps Stonedberg with a low kick.
Stonedberg lands a nice hook to Rockstar's body. Rockstar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockstar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stonedberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Stonedberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockstar.
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockstar manages to avoid it.
Rockstar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stonedberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rockstar slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stonedberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar'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. This is the final round!
Rockstar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Stonedberg.
Rockstar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the side of Rockstar's head but Rockstar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockstar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stonedberg thows a leg kick but Rockstar checks it
enabling Rockstar to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockstar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stonedberg slips under a jab from Rockstar.
Crunch! Stonedberg slams his shin into Rockstar's torso.
Rockstar tries to clinch but Stonedberg is having none of it.
Stonedberg thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rockstar fails to land with a series of punches.
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockstar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stonedberg is able to avoid easily.
Stonedberg lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockstar moves away from the strike by Stonedberg.
Rockstar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Stonedberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar throws the left hand but Stonedberg avoids the punch easily.
Rockstar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rockstar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rockstar scores with a jab to the body.
Rockstar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rockstar misses with a straight right.
Stonedberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rockstar manages to circle out of the way.
Rockstar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockstar cracks a nice hook into Stonedberg's ribs.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockstar lands a glancing blow to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockstar.
Rockstar misses with a body punch
and Stonedberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rockstar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stonedberg has Rockstar up against the cage in a clinch.
Luke Rockstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Stonedberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.
Rockstar working aggressively here.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockstar lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockstar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg takes a shot to the head.
Rockstar is looking for a takedown.
Rockstar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stonedberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rockstar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Stonedberg - that landed with a thud.
Stonedberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockstar avoids the body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg 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.
Rockstar thuds a left hand into Stonedberg's body.
Rockstar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Stonedberg moves away from the strike by Rockstar.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that Rockstar semi-blocks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stonedberg!
Stonedberg scores with a leg kick.
Stonedberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stonedberg rushes Rockstar and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonedberg lands a right hand.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Rockstar as the two fighters clinch.
Rockstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Stonedberg.
Rockstar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Rockstar.
Stonedberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockstar prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Rockstar lands a left hand.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Stonedberg.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stonedberg, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Stonedberg!
A victorious Michael Stonedberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joeli Babitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Krum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krum comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Explosive by Bond kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joeli Babitu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Krum!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babitu scores with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Krum has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Krum throws a body punch but Babitu moves out of range.
Krum moves out of range of the leg kick from Babitu.
Babitu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Babitu tries to close the distance and clinch but Krum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babitu motions for Krum to come forward. Babitu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babitu lands with an overhand left.
Babitu avoids the head kick by Krum.
Krum slips under a jab.
Krum avoids the body shot from Babitu.
Babitu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babitu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Babitu scores with the left hand. Krum knows he should have avoided that one.
Krum throws a body shot but no joy.
Krum takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babitu blocks a head kick by Krum.
Babitu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babitu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krum takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Krum.
A right-left combo lands from Babitu.
Babitu tries a head kick but it misses.
Babitu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krum digs a good body shot into Babitu's ribs.
Krum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Babitu throws a sloppy head kick and Krum moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krum.
Krum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krum looks to land a body kick but Babitu moved away.
Krum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Babitu scores with the left hand. Krum knows he should have avoided that one.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Krum throws a head kick but Babitu moves out of range.
A combination from Krum does no damage.
Krum blocks a head kick by Babitu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum misses with a kick to the body
and Babitu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babitu lands a nice shot to the body.
Krum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Babitu. That snapped Krum's head back.
Krum throws a head kick that misses
enabling Babitu to counter with a crisp jab.
Babitu tried to score with a low kick but Krum checks it.
Krum misses with a head kick.
Babitu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krum moves away from the strike by Babitu.
Krum wants to counter with a clinch but Babitu pushes him away.
Babitu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babitu was well out of range. Poor timing from Krum.
Krum misses with a kick to the body
and Babitu counters with a nice body kick.
Krum steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Babitu. That one must have hurt.
Krum throws a head kick but Babitu moves out of range.
Krum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Viktor Krum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slapping body kick lands there for Krum.
Babitu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Babitu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Babitu.
The crowd cheers as Babitu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krum doesn't seem phased though.
Krum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Krum lands a body shot.
Krum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Babitu rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid body kick from Krum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krum throws a sloppy head kick and Babitu moves out of range easily.
Krum looks to land a body kick but Babitu moved away.
Babitu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Babitu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krum in his tracks.
Krum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babitu lands a jab.
Babitu lands a nice hook to Krum's body. Krum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krum tries to clinch up but Babitu circles away and keeps his distance.
Babitu blocks a head kick by Krum.
Babitu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krum was well out of range. Poor timing from Babitu.
Krum throws a sloppy head kick and Babitu moves out of range easily.
Krum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babitu lands a jab.
Babitu throws a hook but Krum blocks it.
Babitu is looking to land body kicks.
Babitu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Babitu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Babitu swings for the body but Krum moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Babitu - just one landing.
Krum looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Babitu is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babitu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Babitu looks for the body kick but Krum saw that one coming.
Babitu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krum's calf.
Krum throws a head kick but Babitu moves out of range.
Babitu tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeli Babitu dominated that round.
That's time! Babitu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Babitu misses with a hook
and Krum counters by clinching up.
Babitu swings wildly with an uppercut but Krum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babitu throws a head punch that misses.
Babitu avoiding damage as Krum throws knees to the body.
Krum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krum throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Babitu throws a jab when Krum was well out of range.
Babitu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babitu throws a combination that misses
and Krum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krum misses with a head kick.
Krum misses with a head kick.
Babitu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Babitu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babitu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Babitu throws a body shot but no joy.
Krum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krum throws a sloppy head kick and Babitu moves out of range easily.
Babitu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Babitu duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babitu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krum can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Krum.
Krum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Babitu misses with a jab to the body
and Krum counters with a body kick that stops Babitu in his tracks momentarily.
Babitu throws a body kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Babitu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krum - the referee stops the clock and Babitu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krum. Babitu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joeli Babitu is winning the standup battle so far.
Krum takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Babitu.
Krum misses with a punch to the body.
Babitu trying to stall but Krum improves his position.
Krum slowing the pace effectively.
Babitu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krum blocking some punches.
Krum tries to throw a body punch but Babitu avoids it by throwing Krum back against the cage.
A short right from Krum.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babitu lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Babitu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babitu.
Krum lands a body punch.
Babitu is struggling to control the position.
Babitu blocks a body shot from Krum.
Krum is working Babitu over against the cage.
Krum managing to block the knees to the body from Babitu.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krum throws an elbow but misses.
Babitu is trying to stall.
Krum misses with a punch to the body.
Babitu misses with the head strike.
Krum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krum manages to break the clinch.
Babitu lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Babitu misses the target.
Babitu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viktor Krum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu misses with an uppercut. Krum saw that one coming.
Babitu misses with a looping right.
Krum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Krum throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Babitu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babitu blocks a head kick by Krum.
Babitu throws a wild body kick that Krum sees coming a mile off.
Krum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babitu dips to his left and cracks Krum with an uppercut!
Babitu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krum doesn't seem bothered though.
Krum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babitu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krum. Krum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krum walks into a left hand.
Krum throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krum clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Babitu obliges.
Krum is breathing heavily.
Babitu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krum.
Krum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Krum dodges the punch combination from Babitu.
Babitu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krum ducks right into an uppercut from Babitu.
Babitu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krum pushes Babitu up against the cage in a clinch.
Krum tries to throw a body punch but Babitu avoids it by throwing Krum back against the cage.
A short right from Babitu.
Babitu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Babitu lands a hook that snaps the head of Krum backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babitu swings wildly with an uppercut but Krum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krum is struggling to control the position.
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 Joeli Babitu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Krum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Babitu counters with a three punch combo that has Krum backing up. Krum nods at Babitu to acknowledge the strikes.
Krum avoids the head kick by Babitu.
Babitu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krum throws a head kick that Babitu semi-blocks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Babitu.
Babitu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Babitu misses with a low kick.
And Krum tries to counter it with a takedown but Babitu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Babitu throws a sloppy head kick and Krum moves out of range easily.
Babitu slips a jab from Krum.
Krum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Babitu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krum has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babitu.
Krum throws a head kick that misses.
Krum moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Krum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krum tries a head kick but it misses.
Krum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Babitu.
Babitu lands a head shot.
Krum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Babitu lands a two punch combo.
Babitu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krum's head.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Krum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krum, as that shot connected.
Krum tries to clinch up
and Babitu counters with a stiff right hand.
Krum throws a head kick that misses.
Krum lands a high kick!
Babitu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krum.
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!
Babitu scores with a decent looking hook.
Babitu throws a sloppy head kick and Krum moves out of range easily.
Viktor Krum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum lands a nice looking kick to the body. Babitu takes a step back to recover.
Babitu lands a jab to the head.
Krum throws a sloppy head kick and Babitu moves out of range easily.
Babitu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Babitu avoids the head kick by Krum.
Babitu misses with a body kick.
Babitu misses with a series of wild punches.
Krum tries a head kick but it misses.
Babitu closes the distance and clinches.
Krum blocks a body shot from Babitu.
Babitu lands with a light punch inside.
Krum misses with a body punch.
Krum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Krum obliges.
Krum lands a nice uppercut.
Krum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krum connects with a high kick.
Babitu lands a lovely overhand right.
Babitu avoids the head kick by Krum.
Babitu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krum lands a big head kick that sends Babitu tumbling to the mat! Krum takes a step backwards and waves Babitu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Babitu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Babitu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babitu.
Babitu seems to have got his legs back now.
Babitu blocks the body kick.
Krum has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Babitu.
Krum tries to move into range but Babitu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Babitu throws a head kick but Krum moves out of range.
Babitu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krum's head backwards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Babitu.
Krum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krum throws a lazy head kick
and Babitu counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Babitu.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krum blocks a head kick by Babitu.
Krum misses with a wild body shot.
Babitu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Babitu does no damage.
Krum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Babitu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Krum throws a lazy head kick
and Babitu counters with a nice body kick.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Krum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Babitu throws the kick towards the body but Krum avoids it.
A head kick misses from Krum.
Babitu blocks a head kick by Krum.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krum misses with a series of wild punches.
Krum throws a poor cross that misses
and Babitu counters with a nice body kick.
Babitu's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Babitu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joeli Babitu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Babitu 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joeli Babitu!
After the fight, Joeli Babitu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Kim has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kim!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dzhumagaliev wants to land a leg kick but Kim is out of range.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a two punch combination.
Kim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dzhumagaliev lands a right hook to the body.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Kim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dzhumagaliev.
Roberto Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dzhumagaliev throws a leg kick which misses Kim's front leg but catches the back leg as Kim tries to avoid it.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Dzhumagaliev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dzhumagaliev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kim has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kim avoids the body shot from Dzhumagaliev.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a body kick but Kim moved away.
Kim misses with a leg kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev tries to bum rush Kim with a series of wild strikes but Kim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kim shoots in but Dzhumagaliev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a leg kick.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dzhumagaliev defends it well.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dzhumagaliev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Dzhumagaliev slips the punch.
Kim has his takedown stuffed
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Roberto Kim has been cut.
Dzhumagaliev jabs at Kim's body.
Dzhumagaliev drives through and clinches with Kim against the cage.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dzhumagaliev's elbow.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dzhumagaliev fails to land.
Kim can't get the takedown.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Kim.
Dzhumagaliev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev breaks from the clinch.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a low kick nicely.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dzhumagaliev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Dzhumagaliev stuffs the takedown attempt from Kim. Kim gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dzhumagaliev.
Kim throws a lazy body kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to chop away at Dzhumagaliev's legs.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a two punch combination.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Dzhumagaliev lands a glancing blow to the side of Kim's head.
Kim slips under a jab.
Kim connects with a looping right hand.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzhumagaliev blocks a jab.
Dzhumagaliev throws a low kick but Kim avoids it.
And Kim tries to counter it with a takedown but Dzhumagaliev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kim works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Kim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kim misses with a body punch
and Dzhumagaliev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dzhumagaliev, right into the meat.
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Kim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dzhumagaliev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kim is rocked!
Dzhumagaliev Throws a clean left jab. Dzhumagaliev Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Kim's chin! Kim crumbles to the ground and Dzhumagaliev follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Dzhumagaliev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
As Nikolai Dzhumagaliev got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: менің белдеуін қайда? шайтан!!!'.
Roberto Kim spoke after the fight, saying 'HOOOODOOR!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Arrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov's entrance music is Korn - Hey Daddy. A fine choice. 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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Arrol!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamenov avoids the body shot from Arrol.
Arrol throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arrol slips a straight right by Kamenov.
Arrol has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Arrol moves out of range.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Kamenov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamenov throws a push kick but Arrol slaps the foot to one side.
We've been hearing reports that Kamenov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kamenov. That's going to slow Arrol down.
Kamenov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arrol tries a low kick but Kamenov avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Kamenov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arrol moves to clinch but Kamenov breaks away
and Kamenov 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.
Arrol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy body kick from Kamenov
and Arrol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamenov as he connects with a hook.
Kamenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arrol moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arrol. Kamenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamenov throwing a counter right hand but Arrol manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov misses with a looping left.
Arrol throws out a loose jab but Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamenov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kamenov throws out a powerful jab.
Arrol lands with a nice body punch.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Arrol let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arrol throws a head kick that misses
and Kamenov counters with a good low kick that Arrol was not able to check.
Arrol drops his hands momentarily and Kamenov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kamenov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arrol.
Kamenov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arrol. That did some damage!
Kamenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrol is just out of range.
Arrol throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arrol thumps Kamenov with a low kick.
Arrol throws a low kick but Kamenov avoids it.
Arrol scores with a jab. Kamenov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrol scores with a jab to the head.
Kamenov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arrol.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamenov misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Kamenov.
Kamenov checks a low kick from Arrol.
Arrol checks a low kick from Kamenov.
Arrol works Kamenov's body with a nice hook.
Kamenov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kamenov misses with a looping right.
Arrol scores with a shot to the body.
Arrol connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamenov scores with a jab to the head.
Kamenov misses with a body punch
and Kamenov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arrol. That's going to slow Kamenov down.
Kamenov lunges at Arrol with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arrol's hand.
Kamenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arrol was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamenov.
Arrol throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrol takes a swing at Kamenov's ribcage but misses.
Kamenov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arrol tries to clinch there but Kamenov circles away.
Arrol cracks a nice hook into Kamenov's ribs.
Kamenov tries to keep at a distance but Arrol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kamenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamenov stalls.
Arrol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arrol misses with the head strike.
Arrol lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kamenov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arrol.
A head punch on the inside from Arrol fails to land.
Kamenov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arrol scores with a shot to the side of Kamenov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrol working aggressively here.
Kamenov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamenov has a couple of punches blocked by Arrol.
Arrol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arrol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arrol lands a left hand.
Kamenov is rocked!
Kamenov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Kamenov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamenov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arrol swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamenov has had enough of the clinch but Arrol keeps him there for the moment.
Arrol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arrol lands a shoulder strike.
Kamenov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Arrol.
Aleksandar Kamenov's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arrol misses with some punches.
Arrol creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Kamenov out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Arrol!
A determined William Arrol didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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