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Causing Havoc 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rip Snorten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Bradstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Snorten might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Learn to fly. Rip Snorten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rip Snorten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drake Bradstone!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Bradstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snorten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bradstone with the counter takedown but Snorten avoids it easily.
Bradstone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Bradstone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snorten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snorten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snorten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bradstone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten misses with a hook to the body
and Bradstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Rip Snorten has been cut.
Bradstone cracks the inside of Snorten's front leg.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Bradstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bradstone misses with a low kick.
Snorten blocks a low kick nicely.
Snorten scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Bradstone misses with a leg kick
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Snorten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradstone throws a sloppy head kick and Snorten moves out of range easily.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Bradstone ducks down to avoid it.
Snorten connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Bradstone coming out on top.
Bradstone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bradstone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradstone moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Bradstone throws a body kick that misses.
Bradstone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snorten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bradstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradstone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snorten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bradstone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bradstone misses with a jab to the body
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone closes the distance and clinches.
Snorten has a couple of punches blocked by Bradstone.
Snorten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bradstones head.
Bradstone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bradstone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bradstone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snorten is working Bradstone over against the cage.
Bradstone pushes Snorten back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Snorten.
Snorten gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Snorten is trying to control. Bradstone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bradstone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snorten tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradstone is retaining full guard.
Snorten throwing strikes from guard but Bradstone blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradstone has control of Snorten's left arm, preventing Snorten from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
Snorten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bradstone's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snorten's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Bradstone pulls Snorten in close to prevent any damage.
Bradstone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snorten.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snorten won't allow Bradstone to sweep him here.
Snorten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradstone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snorten throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snorten is working Bradstone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snorten trying to move into half guard but instead Bradstone has managed to sweep!
Snorten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradstone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bradstone is one step ahead there.
Snorten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradstone defends well.
Bradstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snorten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snorten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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 Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rip Snorten's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snorten.
Snorten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snorten 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.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Bradstone moved out of range.
Bradstone tries to clinch but Snorten moves away
letting Snorten counter with a right hand.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Snorten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Bradstone.
Snorten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bradstone has a takedown stuffed.
Bradstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake Bradstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bradstone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Snorten crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bradstone - the referee stops the clock and Snorten gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bradstone. Snorten manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradstone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bradstone tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
As Bradstone looks to move away, Snorten throws a big counter combo but Bradstone just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstone shoots in and bounces Snorten off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Snorten is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rip Snorten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradstone preventing the sweep.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
Bradstone stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
Bradstone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bradstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Bradstone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bradstone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bradstone's guard.
Snorten distracts Bradstone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bradstone trying to keep a closed guard but Snorten is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Bradstone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Bradstone!
Bradstone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bradstone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bradstone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snorten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bradstone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bradstone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bradstone won't allow Snorten to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradstone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snorten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bradstone to regain full guard.
Bradstone looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradstone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten trying to control but Bradstone is working from the bottom.
Bradstone keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass.
Snorten looking to sit in guard and control but Bradstone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bradstone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bradstone manages to get himself to full guard.
Snorten throwing strikes from guard but Bradstone blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone wants to stand and escape but Snorten is having none of it.
Bradstone keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Bradstone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Bradstone!
Bradstone trying to control but Snorten is working from the bottom.
Bradstone stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
Bradstone distracts Snorten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
Bradstone scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rip Snorten's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Snorten.
Bradstone throws a solid leg kick but Snorten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bradstone.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Bradstone slams his shin into Snorten's torso.
Bradstone moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Bradstone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bradstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snorten is fending him off so far but Bradstone persists. Nope, Snorten circles away and we're back to standing.
Snorten throws the left hand but Bradstone avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bradstone! But no joy.
Bradstone swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Bradstone tries to land a front kick but Snorten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bradstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone throws a solid leg kick but Snorten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bradstone.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten throws a hook but Bradstone avoids it easily.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bradstone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstone connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Snorten! He's out on his feet! Bradstone rushes in and drops Snorten with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drake Bradstone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class MT
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov lands with a straight right. Guns didn't see that one coming.
Alexandrov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Guns is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Guns throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Alexandrov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alexandrov avoids the head kick by Guns.
Guns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexandrov.
Alexandrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guns tries to avoid it but Alexandrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guns to the ground. Guns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexandrov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGuns.
Guns throws a leg kick but Alexandrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guns thinks about countering with a head kick.
Guns leaves Alexandrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guns lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Guns misses with the combination.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up
and Guns counters with a head kick.
It looks like Alexey Alexandrov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns throws a low kick but Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Guns misses with a body kick.
Guns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
Alexandrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guns momentarily.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexandrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guns.
Alexandrov lands a right hook to the body.
Alexandrov throws a shot from downtown. Guns moves away and avoids it.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexandrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guns with a body shot.
Alexandrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guns was covering up waiting for the punch and Alexandrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alexandrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alexandrov has escaped and now he's on top!
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandrov is working Guns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov has control of Guns's left arm, preventing Guns from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov controlling Guns's posture.
Alexandrov is continuing to stall.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alexandrov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guns gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov distracts Guns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexandrov stays in close to Guns's body and controls the position.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guns has his foot on Alexandrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Guns wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexandrov distracts Guns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexey Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov'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.
Guns throws a body kick that misses.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Guns.
Guns tries a low kick but Alexandrov avoids it.
Alexandrov throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Guns connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexandrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guns.
Alexandrov with a hook.
Alexandrov shoots in and bounces Guns off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns is looking for a triangle but Alexandrov pushes his legs off easily.
Alexandrov won't allow Guns to sweep him here.
Alexandrov is in close to Guns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns has his foot on Alexandrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Guns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Guns's brow.
Alexandrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guns's head.
Guns has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexandrov defends well.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alexandrov is looking to take a break and control but Guns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandrov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Guns some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns sneaks back into half guard.
Guns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexandrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guns has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Guns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alexandrov pushes down on Guns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alexandrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Alexey Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guns manages to get to full guard.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Guns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guns is looking for a triangle but Alexandrov pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Guns's brow.
Alexandrov is posturing up here but Guns has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Alexandrov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Alexandrov has to tap! Slick submission there by Guns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Guns!
An out of breath Big Guns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Ruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg has chosen Willst du mit mir tanzen as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Frank Borg enters the cage!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Borg!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg works the jab nicely.
Borg misses the jab.
Borg moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Borg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ruth gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borg is doing well to control the position and prevent Ruth from advancing to side control.
Borg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth.
Borg wants to get back to full guard.
Borg actively working from the bottom here.
Borg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth trying to control from half guard but Borg is working away.
Ground and pound from Ruth.
Ruth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borg wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Ruth is trying to control. Borg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruth trying to control the pace.
Borg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borg keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Borg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruth.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borg trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Borg keeps moving.
Ruth is working Borg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is in close to Borg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borg has control of Ruth's left arm, preventing Ruth from doing any damage.
Borg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Borg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Borg is looking for a triangle but Ruth pushes his legs off easily.
Borg looking for a sweep. Not yet Borg, not yet.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Borg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruth won't allow Borg to sweep him here.
Borg trying to control the position here.
Borg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ruth wants to get back to his feet but Borg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borg throwing strikes from guard but Ruth blocks nicely.
Borg throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ruth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Borg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ruth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borg defends it nicely.
Borg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruth as he avoids it easily.
Borg jabs at Ruth's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ruth throws a jab when Borg was well out of range.
Borg replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ruth blocks it well.
Borg misses with a left hand
and Ruth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Borg slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg throws a hook but Ruth avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borg, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Borg.
Ruth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruth doesn't seem bothered though.
Borg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruth shoots for a takedown but Borg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruth avoids a kick to the body.
Ruth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borg.
Borg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruth misses the target.
Frank Borg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth swings for the body but Borg moves out of range.
Borg throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Borg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruth throws a right and a left that Borg avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg lands a body shot.
Borg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruth counters with a shoot takedown. Borg fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borg is pulling down on Ruth's head to control his posture.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth postures up.
Ruth throws an elbow that misses. Borg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruth's guard. Nice move by Borg!
Ruth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borg.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Borg postures up.
Borg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg wants to control but Ruth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruth preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruth.
We've been hearing that Ruth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth stands up over Borg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth won't allow Borg to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth stands up over Borg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruth throwing strikes from guard but Borg blocks nicely.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Borg keeps moving.
Borg is trying to control the position but Ruth postures up.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruth preventing the sweep.
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 Ed Ruth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Borg stuns Ruth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Borg connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank Borg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Borg misses
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borg blocks a jab.
Borg works Ruth's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruth on the side of the head.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Borg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borg with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruth lands a big uppercut and Borg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Borg looks OK. Ruth waves Borg back to his feet!
Borg is rocked!
Ruth moves away from the strike by Borg.
Borg is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruth finish him?
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Borg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Borg misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut.
Borg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Borg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ruth will feel that in the morning.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick from Borg.
Frank Borg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Borg seems to have recovered his senses.
Borg throws a right and a left that Ruth avoids nicely.
Ruth throwing a counter right hand but Borg manages to avoid it.
Borg throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Borg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borg lands a nice looking body shot.
Borg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruth.
Borg looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.
Ruth throws a monster overhand right that drops Borg! Ruth follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Ruth!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Bestarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Verbeek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pat Verbeek was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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166 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Bestarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Verbeek!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verbeek throws a hook but Bestarsson avoids it easily.
Bestarsson checks a leg kick.
Bestarsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Verbeek throws an overhand right that lands on Bestarsson's shoulder, as Bestarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Verbeek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bestarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bestarsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Verbeek in the body.
Good work by Bestarsson as he checks the leg kick.
Bestarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Bestarsson moved out of range nicely.
Bestarsson is looking to counter punch.
Verbeek throws a low kick but Bestarsson avoids it.
Verbeek 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.
Bestarsson loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bestarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verbeek steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bestarsson. That one must have hurt.
Bestarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bestarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verbeek misses with a low kick as Bestarsson jumps back.
Bestarsson misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bestarsson blocks a leg kick.
Bestarsson connects with a right hand. Verbeek shakes it off.
Bestarsson connects with a single shot there.
Bestarsson jabs Verbeek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bestarsson moves out of range as Verbeek throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Bestarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bestarsson jabs Verbeek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Verbeek takes one to the chin there.
Bestarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.
Good shot there by Verbeek.
Bestarsson throws a body punch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Bestarsson scores with a hook to the body. Verbeek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bestarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bestarsson lands with a nice body kick.
Bestarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bestarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek scores with a hook.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Bestarsson moves out of range.
Bestarsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bestarsson throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek throws a leg kick
and Bestarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bestarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verbeek can pounce on him.
Bestarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Verbeek throws a chopping leg kick but Bestarsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bestarsson checks the leg kick.
Verbeek sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bestarsson slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Verbeek slips a jab from Bestarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bestarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Verbeek cracks Bestarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Verbeek scores with a hook.
Bestarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verbeek on the side of the head.
Bestarsson slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Bestarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Verbeek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bestarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Bestarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bestarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Verbeek moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Bestarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verbeek lands with a kick to the temple. Bestarsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Verbeek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Verbeek has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson cracks Verbeek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bestarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Verbeek throws a looping overhand right but Bestarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Bestarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bestarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Bestarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Verbeek moves out of range easily.
Bestarsson thuds a left hand into Verbeek's body.
Verbeek moves out of range of the body kick.
Bestarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bestarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Verbeek avoids the head kick by Bestarsson.
Verbeek blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Verbeek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut.
Bestarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Verbeek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bestarsson swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek throws a nice looking combination but Bestarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bestarsson checks a leg kick.
Verbeek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Verbeek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verbeek avoids a kick to the body.
Verbeek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bestarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Verbeek.
Bestarsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Verbeek's head.
Bestarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bestarsson instigates a clinch.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Verbeek tries to work over Bestarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bestarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bestarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbeek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Verbeek lands a shoulder strike.
Bestarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bestarsson scores with a shot to the side of Verbeek's head.
Bestarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verbeek can do to turn this around?
Verbeek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bestarsson tries to work over Verbeek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verbeek lands with a short shot to the head.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verbeek avoids it.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Bestarsson blocks it.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bestarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Viktor Bestarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbeek lands with a short shot to the head.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
Bestarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Verbeek blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verbeek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bestarsson manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Verbeek misses its intended target.
Verbeek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A leg kick checked by Bestarsson.
Verbeek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bestarsson is out of range and Verbeek settles back down.
Verbeek tests Bestarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verbeek has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bestarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses
and Verbeek counters with a thumping low kick.
Bestarsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Verbeek lands a jab to the head.
Bestarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Verbeek, pushing him back against the cage.
Bestarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bestarsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Verbeek lands with a short shot to the head.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bestarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Verbeek controls his hands.
Bestarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bestarsson blocking some punches.
Verbeek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek throws a punch but it's blocked by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bestarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bestarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verbeek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bestarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verbeek connects with an inside leg kick.
Bestarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid body kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verbeek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bestarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Verbeek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verbeek.
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 Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Verbeek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bestarsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Verbeek fakes the leg kick and cracks Bestarsson in the body.
An inside leg kick from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bestarsson looks to throw the jab but Verbeek is out of range.
Verbeek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bestarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verbeek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bestarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Verbeek's shoulder, as Verbeek tries to avoid the shot.
Verbeek throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bestarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verbeek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bestarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bestarsson takes one to the chin there.
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!
Bestarsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbeek is looking to slow Bestarsson down with leg kicks.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Bestarsson.
Verbeek lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bestarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bestarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Bestarsson throws out a leg kick but Verbeek moves out of range and Bestarsson only half commits.
Bestarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Verbeek moves out of range easily.
Bestarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bestarsson cracks the inside of Verbeek's front leg.
Verbeek misses with the body kick
and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bestarsson throws a lazy right hand but Verbeek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pat Verbeek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Verbeek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bestarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek tries to score with a low kick but Bestarsson moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Bestarsson.
Verbeek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Bestarsson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verbeek.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verbeek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Bestarsson.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bestarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek jabs Bestarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bestarsson checks the leg kick.
Bestarsson lands a nice hook to Verbeek's body. Verbeek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verbeek is looking to chop away at Bestarsson's legs.
Bestarsson clinches up against the cage.
Viktor Bestarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verbeek scores with a hook to the body.
Verbeek lands a hook that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Verbeek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek prevents a body shot from Bestarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
Bestarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek misses with some punches.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Bestarsson controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
Verbeek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verbeek tries to break free but Bestarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Verbeek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bestarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Verbeek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
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 Viktor Bestarsson.
Well Bestarsson 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Viktor Bestarsson!
A very excited looking Viktor Bestarsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stres Fleshou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stres Fleshou!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleshou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Atunes throws a chopping leg kick but Fleshou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleshou was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes misses with a leg kick
and Fleshou counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Fleshou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleshou.
Atunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fleshou is out of range.
Fleshou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
Atunes throws a low kick but Fleshou moves out of range easily.
Atunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fleshou is out of range and Atunes settles back down.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleshou is just out of range.
Fleshou steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Atunes. That one must have hurt.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick from Fleshou lands but Atunes takes it in his stride.
Fleshou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Fleshou.
Atunes lands a really nice looking cross but Fleshou seems unphased.
Fleshou moves out of range of the body kick.
Fleshou moves out of range as Atunes throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fleshou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fleshou misses with a straight left.
Fleshou throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fleshou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fleshou throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Fleshou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fleshou throws a push kick but Atunes slaps the foot to one side.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Fleshou.
Atunes lands a jab to the nose.
Fleshou lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
Fleshou throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Fleshou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Atunes.
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!
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleshou is just out of range.
Fleshou 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.
Fleshou blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Fleshou's leg. Fleshou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fleshou throws a right hand that misses
and Atunes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Atunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Atunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fleshou connects with a body shot.
Leonardo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes throws out a leg kick but Fleshou moves out of range and Atunes only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Fleshou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fleshou moves out of range of the leg kick from Atunes.
Fleshou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes tries to land a leg kick but Fleshou saw it coming and moves away.
Fleshou misses the shot to the body.
Atunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fleshou momentarily.
Fleshou jabs Atunes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fleshou.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fleshou's calf.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Fleshou misses with a low kick.
Fleshou misses with a body kick.
Atunes tried to counter with a leg kick but Fleshou avoided it.
Atunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fleshou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atunes throws a low kick but Fleshou avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Atunes.
Fleshou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fleshou lands a lovely overhand right.
Fleshou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Fleshou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes throws a low kick, looking for Fleshou's leg but Fleshou calmly moves out of range.
Fleshou cracks Atunes with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fleshou.
An inside leg kick lands from Fleshou.
Atunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fleshou is out of range and Atunes settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
Atunes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fleshou blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Fleshou.
Atunes lands a nice looking body kick.
Fleshou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fleshou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fleshou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Fleshou throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Fleshou.
Atunes throws out a leg kick but Fleshou moves out of range and Atunes only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleshou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fleshou scores with a head kick.
Fleshou avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Fleshou lunges at Atunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Atunes's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stres Fleshou will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
An inside leg kick lands from Atunes.
Fleshou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atunes.
Fleshou scoring well with a low kick there.
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Fleshou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleshou looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Atunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes punishes Fleshou's body with a nice straight punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fleshou in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Atunes throws a right hand that misses
and Fleshou counters with a stiff right hand.
Fleshou misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fleshou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fleshou has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Atunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Fleshou.
Leonardo Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Fleshou moves into range and clinches up with Atunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes is leaning against Fleshou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fleshou working aggressively here.
Atunes breaks the clinch.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Fleshou moved away.
Fleshou lands a body shot.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Fleshou.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleshou is just out of range.
Fleshou takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Fleshou lands a really nice looking cross but Atunes seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Fleshou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fleshou tries a low kick but Atunes avoids it.
Fleshou throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fleshou counters with a big head kick but Atunes shrugs it off.
Fleshou looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Fleshou lands a right hook to the body.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fleshou's calf.
Fleshou lands with a good body shot.
Fleshou throws a head kick that half lands.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Fleshou takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Atunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fleshou swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes is looking to wear down Fleshou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Atunes connects with a body shot.
Fleshou moves out of range as Atunes throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Fleshou releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou misses with a wild body shot.
Fleshou misses the shot to the body.
Atunes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Atunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fleshou.
Atunes cracks Fleshou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fleshou attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Atunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes tries a low kick but Fleshou avoids it.
Fleshou scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atunes.
Atunes scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes misses with a double jab
and Fleshou counters with a three punch combo that has Atunes backing up. Atunes nods at Fleshou to acknowledge the strikes.
Fleshou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes thuds his right hand into Fleshou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes motions for Fleshou to come forward. Atunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Fleshou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Atunes misses with a hook to the body
and Fleshou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Fleshou tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow Fleshou down.
Fleshou lands a head shot.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes walks into a stiff left hand from Fleshou.
Fleshou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fleshou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Fleshou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Fleshou sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleshou throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fleshou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Leonardo Atunes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Atunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleshou moves away.
Nice body kick there by Atunes.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Fleshou avoids it.
Atunes defending well as Fleshou loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Atunes.
Fleshou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but Fleshou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Fleshou.
Fleshou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fleshou bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atunes throws a front kick aimed at Fleshou's knee but Fleshou avoids it well.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Fleshou.
Atunes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fleshou avoids it.
Fleshou throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Atunes slams his shin into Fleshou's torso.
Fleshou closes the distance and pushes Atunes back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fleshou fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Fleshou.
Atunes tries a body shot but Fleshou blocks it.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fleshou backwards.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Fleshou controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleshou.
Fleshou scores with a shot to the side of Atunes's head.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Fleshou controls his hands.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleshou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleshou.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Fleshou controls the action.
Nice body punch from Fleshou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
Atunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fleshou or not.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fleshou at a distance.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Fleshou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes throws a body punch but Fleshou moves out of range.
Fleshou throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Fleshou gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Atunes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fleshou thinking.
Atunes throws a leg kick
letting Fleshou counter with a right hand.
Fleshou cracks Atunes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick from Atunes misses.
Fleshou misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands the left hand.
Atunes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Atunes cracks the inside of Fleshou's front leg.
Fleshou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes scores with a kick to the body.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Fleshou's leg. Fleshou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fleshou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Fleshou's front leg but catches the back leg as Fleshou tries to avoid it.
Atunes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fleshou counters with a left to the body.
Fleshou avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Fleshou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fleshou looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atunes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fleshou has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fleshou and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atunes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fleshou throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes throws a low kick, looking for Fleshou's leg but Fleshou calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Fleshou.
A thudding body kick lands there by Atunes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou misses the shot to the body.
Fleshou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fleshou.
Atunes wants to land a leg kick but Fleshou is out of range.
Fleshou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Atunes lands a leg kick that knocks Fleshou off balance momentarily.
Fleshou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleshou was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Fleshou moved away.
Fleshou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleshou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fleshou.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atunes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stres Fleshou!
During a confident post fight interview, Stres Fleshou thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James DeGale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James DeGale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeGale bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wilson tried to score with a low kick but DeGale checks it.
James DeGale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeGale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
DeGale scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilson should have avoided that one.
DeGale closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
DeGale has one foot on Wilson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a kick to the body
and DeGale counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from DeGale misses.
Wilson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but DeGale blocks it well.
DeGale tries to work over Wilson's front leg with a kick but Wilson checks it.
Wilson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
DeGale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeGale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeGale defends it well.
DeGale punishes Wilson's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilson throws a low kick but DeGale moves out of range easily.
DeGale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeGale fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeGale blocks the body kick.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
DeGale throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeGale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilson's calf.
DeGale connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilson staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
DeGale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeGale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeGale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeGale looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeGale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeGale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilson moves out of range as DeGale strikes.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
DeGale throws the kick towards the body but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wilson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeGale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilson scrambles back to his feet.
DeGale is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
DeGale blocks the body kick.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilson goes for a double leg but DeGale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeGale continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. DeGale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeGale throws a leg kick
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeGale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
You can see that Wilson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Wilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeGale lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
DeGale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeGale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeGale looks for the body kick but Wilson saw that one coming.
DeGale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeGale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
DeGale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilson - that will leave a mark!
DeGale scores with a leg kick.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Wilson slams his shin into DeGale's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and DeGale counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
DeGale is looking to chop away at Wilson's legs.
A slow jab from DeGale misses its intended target.
DeGale looks to land a body kick but Wilson moved away.
Wilson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeGale.
Wilson moves out of range as DeGale throws a body kick.
Wilson unleashes a big counter combination but DeGale bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilson connects with the punch.
DeGale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson wants to land a leg kick but DeGale is out of range.
DeGale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
DeGale throws a leg kick
and Wilson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeGale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James DeGale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeGale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeGale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeGale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeGale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson lands a front kick.
Wilson misses with a leg kick.
DeGale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeGale.
DeGale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but DeGale moved away.
DeGale avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeGale throws a front kick that sends Wilson stumbling back into the cage.
DeGale feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeGale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeGale throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away.
DeGale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeGale tries to land a body kick
and Wilson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wilson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeGale - the referee stops the clock and Wilson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeGale. Wilson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
DeGale throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeGale prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of DeGale backwards.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
DeGale digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
DeGale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeGale scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
DeGale throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
DeGale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeGale scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeGale backwards.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeGale blocking some punches.
DeGale has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeGale tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeGale lands a body punch.
DeGale lands a left hand.
DeGale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
DeGale stalling the fight.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but DeGale uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Wilson.
DeGale pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeGale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeGale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeGale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from DeGale.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
DeGale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeGale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeGale lands with a left to the head.
DeGale misses with a body punch.
DeGale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson is rocked!
DeGale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilson. That's going to slow DeGale down.
Wilson looks up at the clock. Bad move! DeGale lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wilson. DeGale pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James DeGale!
A victorious James DeGale 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Law (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Law!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lester sprawls well initially but Law persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Law in particular looking to stall.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Law sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law wants to advance to full mount but Lester doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Law is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Law has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law throwing strikes but missing.
Lester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Law is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Law stands up over Lester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lester misses with a body kick.
Law dives in and grabs Lester's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lester pushes down on Law's head and hops out.
Lester feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Law.
An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Lester misses with a straight left.
Lester gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Law with a flurry of punches that miss.
Law connects with a couple of short punches.
Law's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Law is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lester is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lester has escaped and now he's on top!
Lester gets to his feet. Law looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Law shoots in and drives through. Lester sprawls well.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
Lester throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Law doesn't seem bothered though.
Law's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Law scrambles back to his feet.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Lester sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Law throws a leg kick but Lester moved away.
Law darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Law stops Lester from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to control the action but Lester is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law controlling the pace.
Law wants to pass the guard but Lester is defending well.
Law throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law wants to take a breather but Lester is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Law lands a lovely overhand right.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Lester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lester misses with a leg kick
and Law counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Law.
Law is taking a breather. Lester says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law wants to pass the guard but Lester is defending well.
Law throwing shots but Lester is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well.
Law is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Law keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Law missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Law takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Law lands with a punch from half guard.
Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lester keeps working.
Law is looking to advance position but Lester won't allow it.
Lester is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard.
Law is nestled in close to Lester, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lester is staying active underneath Law, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lester makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Law ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
Law shoots in but Lester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
Law fails to land the takedown.
Law shoots for a takedown but Lester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice sprawl there from Lester as Law shoots in.
Law has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Law shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lester counters with a nice low kick that buckles Law's knee momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far.
Lester misses with a body shot.
Law closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Law lands in his opponent's guard.
Lester wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.
Law trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
Law sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester wants to get back to his feet but Law is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lester wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.
Law is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Law will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Law takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lester defends it well.
Lester connects with a body shot that sends Law's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Law shoots for a takedown but Lester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Law is defended easily by Lester.
Law doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
Law misses with an uppercut.
Lester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law tries for a takedown but Lester sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Law changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lester looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lester bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Law shoots in for a takedown but Lester shows good takedown defense.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt.
Law misses with a looping left.
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Law. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester.
Law shoots for a takedown but Lester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Law on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Law. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester throwing a counter right hand but Law manages to avoid it.
A big left from Lester misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Lester as he connects with a hook.
Law takes one on the button.
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Law doesn't seem bothered though.
Lester tries to sprawl but Law drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lester is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well.
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lester defends it well.
Lester tries to kick Law off but Law keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law with the ground and pound but Lester uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Law makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Law content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Law.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Law with a flurry of punches that miss.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Lester has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lester blocks a jab.
Law missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Law misses with a straight right.
Lester is looking to counter punch.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Lester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law.
Law moves away from the strike by Lester.
Law shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lester counters with a right hand to the body.
Lester misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Lester's head coaches at Amsterdam Spar and CT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lester gets caught flat footed, as Law shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lester has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Moe Lester!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gap Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gap Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jamison tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jamison connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jamison misses the shot to the body.
Jamison moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner thinks about countering with a body kick.
No joy there for Jamison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jamison on his heels. He'll look to pass Jamison's guard now, I'm sure.
Turner content to stall in guard here.
Turner postures up and lands a big shot to Jamison's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Turner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jamison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Turner is working Jamison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jamison being controlled here, momentarily.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jamison avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jamison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jamison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner wants to control but Jamison is keeping him busy.
Turner prevents Jamison from improving his position.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamison keeps working.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turner lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jamison defending well though.
Turner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jamison tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turner lands a nice short elbow.
Turner is looking for a kimura here.
Turner throwing shots but Jamison is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamison is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamison avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gap Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jamison throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jamison if he has to take too many more of those.
Jamison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamison moves away.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Jamison there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Jamison.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamison can do to turn this around?
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jamison tries to avoid it but Turner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jamison to the ground. Jamison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jamison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab by Jamison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison avoids a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turner - that will leave a mark!
Jamison misses with a hook.
Turner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jamison misses with a head kick.
Turner dives in and grabs Jamison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jamison pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gap Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison lands a slapping body shot.
Jamison connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jamison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Turner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jamison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turner is in Jamison's guard.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Jamison has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jamison parries the strikes from Turner easily there. Turner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jamison to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Turner throws an elbow but Jamison slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jamison struggling a bit here.
Jamison keeps Turner under control for a moment.
Turner looks up at the clock and then as Jamison takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Turner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Turner tries to score with some ground and pound. Jamison controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Turner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Turner in side control, throwing shots but Jamison defends.
Jamison parries the strikes from Turner easily there. Turner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jamison to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jamison is trying to escape the position but Turner is controlling the position.
Turner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jamison sneaks back into half guard.
Turner throws a strike but Jamison avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Jamison looking to control.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Jamison blocks nicely.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turner stands and throws Jamison's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Turner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Turner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Turner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jamison sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jamison struggling a bit here.
Turner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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 Gap Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Jamison misses with a kick to the body
and Turner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turner.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner is stalling in the full guard.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jamison holds on and takes a little breather.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamison has Turner pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Jamison blocks nicely.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jamison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner takes a swing at Jamison's ribcage but misses.
Turner thuds his shin into the meat of Jamison's side.
Turner checks a low kick from Jamison.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Jamison down.
Jamison scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jamison is trying to defend but Turner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jamison to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamison is keeping the position for now.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamison controlling the position.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turner pushes down on Jamison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamison is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner working the head and body with strikes.
Turner is stalling here. Jamison is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jamison has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Turner lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Jamison is looking to take a break and control but Turner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison gets to mount! Turner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner is working hard here to advance position.
Turner tries to hold on but Jamison postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gap Turner clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Jamison avoids it well and moves away.
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into Jamison's guard.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner postures up.
Turner controlling from the top position.
Turner works over Jamison with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner postures up in Jamison's guard and throws a big left but Jamison blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Jamison.
Jamison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jamison throws a shot to the body.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jamison.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gap Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Jamison.
Jamison jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jamison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jamison.
Jamison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamison wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Turner moves forwards but Jamison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jamison throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Jamison's belly button to the back.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jamison defends well and Turner ends up having to push Jamison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jamison.
Turner is looking to wear down Jamison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turner shoots in but Jamison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jamison was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jamison is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Jamison misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries a head kick but it misses.
Jamison jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Jamison swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jamison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jamison wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Jamison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jamison scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamison jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Carl Jamison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Jamison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jamison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner shoots in and drives through. Jamison sprawls well.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jamison.
Turner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jamison quickly recovers to half guard.
Jamison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Turner with the ground and pound but Jamison uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jamison dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jamison tries a head kick but it misses.
Jamison scores with a nice head shot.
Jamison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jamison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jamison lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner lands a couple of elbows.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamison is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turner trying to control the action but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Gap Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The strikes coming from Turner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turner is trying to ground and pound but Jamison uses the momentary lack of control by Turner to regain half guard.
Turner misses with a head shot. Jamison uses the momentum to regain guard.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turner postures up in Jamison's guard and throws a big left but Jamison blocks it.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jamison slaps away a takedown attempt from Turner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carl Jamison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner with a nice cross.
Turner fails to land the takedown.
Jamison moves out of range of the strikes.
Jamison slaps away a takedown attempt from Turner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gap Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a head kick.
Jamison throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Jamison only half commits.
Jamison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jamison throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jamison just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTurner.
Turner moves away from the strike by Jamison.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Jamison.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jamison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jamison wants it to stay on the feet.
Jamison tries a quick counter leg kick but Turner is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jamison throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Jamison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gap Turner!
The defeated Carl Jamison had this to say: 'Damn one trick pony hit me with his one trick! Beat it! '.
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