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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelvin Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Savage!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatum circles away.
Tatum fires out a quick counter leg kick but Savage just manages to avoid it.
Savage closes the distance but Tatum moves to the side
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Savage clinches up against the cage.
Tatum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tatum lands a left hand.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tatum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tatum blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savage stalling.
Savage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tatum scores with a shoulder strike.
Savage blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savage blocks an uppercut.
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tatum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Savage walks into a stiff left hand from Tatum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tatum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatum misses with a wild body shot.
Savage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tatum, pushing him back against the cage.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
Tatum misses with a knee strike.
Savage is trying to pull guard but Tatum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelvin Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Savage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Tatum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tatum.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage dodges an elbow strike from Tatum.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum misses with a body punch.
Tatum scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum.
Savage looks winded!
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum lands a body punch in the clinch.
Savage misses with a knee strike.
Tatum managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatum.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Savage is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum leaning against his opponent.
Tatum lands a right hand.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Tatum works on Savage's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tatum.
Savage tries to stall but Tatum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tatum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tatum.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Tatum.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tatum smiles and moves away.
Rocky Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatum misses the shot to the body.
Tatum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Savage's head.
Savage is rocked!
It looks like Rocky Savage has been cut.
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!
Tatum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum knocks out Savage with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tatum before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tatum picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kelvin Tatum!
Kelvin Tatum decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wellman Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Wellman Iv 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Wellman Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut.
Shaw blocks a jab.
Wellman Iv falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellman Iv swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw tries to move into range but Wellman Iv moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaw throws a hook but Wellman Iv avoids it easily.
Wellman Iv throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv walks into a jab.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaw misses.
Wellman Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Iv has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv wants to clinch.
Wellman Iv lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Iv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Wellman Iv throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wellman Iv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shaw sprawls well. Shaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wellman Iv gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Wellman Iv misses.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
As Wellman Iv backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it all.
Wellman Iv is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw scores with a jab. Wellman Iv acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw catches Wellman Iv with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wellman Iv scores with a punch to the head.
Wellman Iv waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wellman Iv missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wellman Iv avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chris Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wellman Iv dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wellman Iv slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wellman Iv looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Shaw has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Wellman Iv on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wellman Iv avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wellman Iv moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Shaw stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Wellman Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellman Iv misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wellman Iv misses with the body kick
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Wellman Iv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
Shaw scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Shaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shaw lands the left hand.
Wellman Iv tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chris Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch up.
Wellman Iv paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaw blocks a jab.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight right.
Wellman Iv fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shane Wellman Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Wellman Iv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Iv rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wellman Iv lands a head shot.
Wellman Iv fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wellman Iv throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Wellman Iv misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaw moves out of range as Wellman Iv strikes.
Wellman Iv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Wellman Iv throwing a counter right hand but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Wellman Iv moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Shaw is looking for the big counter here.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv misses with a hook
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wellman Iv blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Wellman Iv takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellman Iv doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wellman Iv misses with a body kick.
Shaw throws a looping overhand right but Wellman Iv ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Wellman Iv misses its target.
Jab by Wellman Iv.
Shaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wellman Iv tries for a takedown but Shaw circles away easily
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Wellman Iv on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Wellman Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellman Iv misses with a right hand
and Shaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wellman Iv has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wellman Iv loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Wellman Iv avoids it with no problem.
Wellman Iv lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wellman Iv takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Wellman Iv on that attempt.
Wellman Iv lands with a cross.
Wellman Iv misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wellman Iv's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Iv lands a jab.
Wellman Iv closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wellman Iv looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wellman Iv takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wellman Iv might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch but Shaw moves away
and Wellman Iv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wellman Iv blocks a jab.
Jab from Shaw.
Shaw defending well as Wellman Iv loads up on a big left hand.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut. Shaw saw that one coming.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Wellman Iv swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wellman Iv swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
Wellman Iv takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wellman Iv under the eye.
Wellman Iv misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Wellman Iv shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Wellman Iv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv misses with a combination
and Wellman Iv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Iv misses with a body kick.
Wellman Iv wants to clinch
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wellman Iv dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Wellman Iv's head and hops out.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wellman Iv drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch but Shaw moves away
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Wellman Iv fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Shaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Wellman Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellman Iv throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Chris Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wellman Iv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Wellman Iv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw connects with the punch.
Shaw misses with a double jab.
Wellman Iv swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellman Iv checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Wellman Iv on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaw throws a right hand that misses
and Wellman Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wellman Iv misses with a two punch combination.
Wellman Iv throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Wellman Iv misses.
Wellman Iv throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Iv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wellman Iv slips under a jab.
Shaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wellman Iv momentarily.
Wellman Iv misses with a body punch
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Wellman Iv bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wellman Iv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wellman Iv takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wellman Iv momentarily.
Shane Wellman Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Iv misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Wellman Iv throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw throws the left hand but Wellman Iv avoids the punch easily.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wellman Iv throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaw.
Nice shot by Shaw.
A jab lands there for Shaw.
Wellman Iv throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Wellman Iv avoids them all with ease.
Wellman Iv misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Shaw!
Chris Shaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shi Fu Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Komaroff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Shi Fu Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Komaroff!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fu Tu.
Good leg kick by Komaroff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fu Tu is looking to clinch but Komaroff is avoiding it.
Komaroff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fu Tu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Komaroff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Komaroff.
Fu Tu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Komaroff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Komaroff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fu Tu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Komaroff dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komaroff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fu Tu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Komaroff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fu Tu tries to improve position but can't.
Fu Tu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff trying to control the action but Fu Tu is working from the bottom.
Komaroff working the head and body with strikes.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fu Tu sneaks back into half guard.
Fu Tu is trying to stand up here but Komaroff is controlling him well.
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Komaroff is pressing down on Fu Tu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fu Tu is holding on for now.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position.
Fu Tu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Komaroff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Komaroff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fu Tu trying to control but Komaroff postures up.
Komaroff drops an elbow to the side of Fu Tu's head.
Komaroff is looking to take a break and control but Fu Tu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Komaroff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fu Tu wants to control but Komaroff is keeping busy.
Komaroff slips a nice elbow through Fu Tu's hands, connecting with Fu Tu's forehead.
Fu Tu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu is looking for a sweep. Komaroff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fu Tu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Komaroff is on him like a limpet, forcing Fu Tu back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fu Tu.
Fu Tu blocks a body shot from Komaroff.
Fu Tu manages to break the clinch.
Fu Tu thuds his shin into the meat of Komaroff's side.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick as Komaroff jumps back.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Komaroff.
Fu Tu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fu Tu lands a slapping body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Komaroff or perhaps it was just good defense by Fu Tu, which made it look bad.
Fu Tu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Komaroff thuds a left hand into Fu Tu's body.
Fu Tu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Komaroff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Komaroff throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Komaroff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Komaroff misses with a low kick.
Komaroff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Komaroff.
Fu Tu tried to counter with a leg kick but Komaroff avoided it.
A slow jab from Komaroff misses its intended target.
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick that knocks Komaroff off balance momentarily.
Fu Tu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Komaroff checks it well.
Fu Tu looks to land a right hand but Komaroff moved out of range.
Nice cross by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu avoids the head kick by Komaroff.
An attempted straight right counter from Fu Tu misses the target.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Komaroff.
Komaroff walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasili Komaroff will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Komaroff scores with a takedown into Fu Tu's guard.
Komaroff is working Fu Tu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vasili Komaroff has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fu Tu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Komaroff lands a hook that snaps the head of Fu Tu backwards.
Komaroff goes for a takedown attempt but Fu Tu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fu Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komaroff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fu Tu pushes Komaroff up against the cage in a clinch.
Fu Tu misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komaroff prevents a body shot from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fu Tu lands a right hand.
Komaroff misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Fu Tu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fu Tu prevents a body shot from Komaroff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff misses with a body punch.
Komaroff looking to stall.
Fu Tu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fu Tu fails to land.
Fu Tu tries to circle away but Komaroff has him pinned against the cage.
Fu Tu misses with a punch on the inside.
Komaroff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Komaroff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fu Tu tries to work over Komaroff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Komaroff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fu Tu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Komaroff.
Komaroff struggles to land a body shot inside as Fu Tu controls his hands.
Komaroff dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Komaroff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fu Tu throws a head punch that misses.
Fu Tu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fu Tu tries to break the clinch but Komaroff is controlling the position.
Komaroff blocking some punches.
Fu Tu can't find room to land a body shot as Komaroff controls the action.
Komaroff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Komaroff fails to land.
Fu Tu swings wildly with an uppercut but Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Komaroff works on Fu Tu's body with a couple of short punches.
Komaroff slows down the pace here.
Komaroff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Komaroff wants to take the fight to the mat but Fu Tu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff misses with the head strike.
Fu Tu misses with some punches.
Komaroff lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Komaroff - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Komaroff fails to land.
Fu Tu lands a shot to the body.
Komaroff tries to score a body lock takedown but Fu Tu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Komaroff.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fu Tu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Komaroff is trying to force a seperation but Fu Tu has the dominant position.
Komaroff has a couple of punches blocked by Fu Tu.
Komaroff presses Fu Tu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Komaroff presses Fu Tu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Komaroff misses with some punches.
Fu Tu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Komaroff has him pressed against the cage.
Fu Tu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fu Tu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu throws a poor cross that misses
and Komaroff counters with a nice body kick.
Fu Tu tries a low kick but Komaroff avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Komaroff 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 Fu Tu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fu Tu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fu Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Komaroff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Komaroff ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
A countering left hand to the body from Komaroff misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Komaroff.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu Tu lands with a nice body kick.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fu Tu throws a shot from downtown. Komaroff moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Komaroff.
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Komaroff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shi Fu Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fu Tu tries to close the distance and clinch but Komaroff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Komaroff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vasili Komaroff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A low kick from Fu Tu is predictable there
and Komaroff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fu Tu looking for a sweep. Not yet Fu Tu, not yet.
Komaroff trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu Tu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fu Tu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fu Tu wants to sweep here but Komaroff controlling him for the moment.
Komaroff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Komaroff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Fu Tu keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff postures up and lands a big shot to Fu Tu's brow.
Komaroff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fu Tu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Komaroff puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Komaroff lands a nice short elbow.
Fu Tu has hold of Komaroff's hands but Komaroff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fu Tu tries to roll over but Komaroff keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Komaroff.
Komaroff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fu Tu is trying to control but can't.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position.
Komaroff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fu Tu keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
Komaroff chips away with some ground and pound.
Komaroff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Komaroff lands a couple of elbows.
Fu Tu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Komaroff is one step ahead there.
Komaroff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fu Tu's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu Tu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fu Tu looking for a sweep. Not yet Fu Tu, not yet.
Komaroff working some strikes from top position.
Fu Tu looking for a sweep. Not yet Fu Tu, not yet.
Komaroff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fu Tu is trying to hold Komaroff in close to prevent damage but Komaroff has managed to pass into half guard.
Komaroff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Komaroff wants to take a breather but Fu Tu is having none of it.
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fu Tu is staying active underneath Komaroff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shi Fu Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fu Tu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Komaroff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fu Tu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Komaroff has managed to get both his arms back between Fu Tu's legs - danger averted.
Komaroff stopping the sweep attempt from Fu Tu.
Komaroff lands a couple of elbows.
Fu Tu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Komaroff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fu Tu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Komaroff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Komaroff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Komaroff winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Komaroff!
Vasili Komaroff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Bizarria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Ha Ha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano Bizarria 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Luciano Bizarria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Han Ha Ha!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizarria avoids the head kick by Ha Ha.
Bizarria appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ha Ha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizarria half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ha Ha just misses with a punch to the body.
Ha Ha connects with an inside leg kick.
Ha Ha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.
Ha Ha lands with a kick to the temple. Bizarria shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Luciano Bizarria has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Bizarria blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ha Ha.
Bizarria looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bizarria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizarria changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ha Ha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizarria 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.
Ha Ha throws a sloppy head kick and Bizarria moves out of range easily.
Bizarria appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ha Ha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bizarria at a distance.
Bizarria slips a jab from Ha Ha.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Ha Ha is quick to defend against it.
Ha Ha misses with a hook. Bizarria ducked under it nicely.
Ha Ha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bizarria rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha throws a leg kick but Bizarria sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ha Ha misses with a body punch
and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown. Ha Ha fights it but they end up in guard.
Ha Ha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ha Ha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bizarria. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bizarria content to stall in guard here.
Bizarria stands up over Ha Ha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ha Ha working a defensive guard here.
Ha Ha is adopting a defensive guard.
Bizarria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bizarria postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha keeping full guard, as Bizarria tries to pass.
Ha Ha working a defensive guard here.
Bizarria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ha Ha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bizarria trying to control but Ha Ha is working from the bottom.
Bizarria wants to pass the guard but Ha Ha is keeping the position.
Bizarria with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizarria lands a couple of digs.
Bizarria works over Ha Ha with some ground and pound from guard.
Bizarria is fighting to break Ha Ha's control of his arms but Ha Ha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bizarria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ha Ha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bizarria prevents Ha Ha from getting back to his feet.
Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ha Ha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ha Ha is pulling down on Bizarria's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Ha Ha 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.
Ha Ha is looking to stand back up but Bizarria counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ha Ha.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bizarria connects with a nice short shot to Ha Ha's temple.
Bizarria is looking to advance position but Ha Ha won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ha Ha is trying to stand.
Bizarria working Ha Ha over with strikes.
Bizarria stops Ha Ha from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Han Ha Ha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria'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.
Ha Ha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.
Ha Ha throws a leg kick that misses.
Ha Ha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ha Ha connects with a right hand. Bizarria shakes it off.
Ha Ha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bizarria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ha Ha digs a good hook to Bizarria's body.
Ha Ha throws a leg kick
and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown. Ha Ha fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ha Ha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ha Ha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizarria pushing down on Ha Ha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ha Ha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bizarria is keen to just control but Ha Ha is a slippery customer.
Bizarria seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bizarria working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bizarria is trying to control the action in half guard but Ha Ha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bizarria missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bizarria throwing shots but Ha Ha is blocking nicely.
Bizarria is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ha Ha is just riding it out for now. Bizarria eventually gives up the hold.
Bizarria stops Ha Ha from getting back to his feet.
Ha Ha is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha trying to control from the bottom.
Ha Ha wants to get back to his feet.
Bizarria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ha Ha keeps working.
Bizarria frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bizarria with the ground and pound from mount.
Bizarria working the ground and pound effectively.
Bizarria scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ha Ha is trying to stand.
Ha Ha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ha Ha is rocked!
Luciano Bizarria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bizarria softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Ha Ha is out cold! Bizarria jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Bizarria!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soul Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Jetstrean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jah comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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245 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soul Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Jetstrean!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jetstrean misses with a few strikes there.
Jetstrean takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jetstrean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jah thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jah scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Jetstrean misses.
Jah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jah misses with a two punch combination.
Jetstrean misses with an uppercut. Jah saw that one coming.
Jah scores with a spinning back kick!
Jetstrean goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jah scores with a push kick.
Jetstrean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jah scores with a leg kick.
Jetstrean throws a head kick but Jah moves out of range.
Jah cracks the inside of Jetstrean's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jah avoids the head kick by Jetstrean.
Jah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah lands a nice looking body kick.
A shot to the liver by Jah. Beautiful body shot.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses.
Jah tried to counter with a leg kick but Jetstrean avoided it.
Jah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jetstrean looks to land a body kick but Jah moved away.
Jah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jetstrean throws a shot from downtown. Jah moves away and avoids it.
Jah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jetstrean looks winded!
Jah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jetstrean was well out of range. Poor timing from Jah.
Jah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight.
Jetstrean swings widly with a right hand
and Jah counters with a low kick, right behind Jetstrean 's knee.
Jetstrean steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jah. That one must have hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Jah.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jetstrean tries to land a body kick
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Sam Jetstrean has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jetstrean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jah cracks the inside of Jetstrean's front leg.
Jah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jetstrean connects with a leg kick. Jah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sam Jetstrean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jetstrean throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jetstrean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jetstrean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Jetstrean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jah.
Jah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Jetstrean.
Jetstrean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jah on the side of the head.
Jetstrean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jetstrean scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jah.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses.
Jah misses with a low kick.
Jah connects with a solid leg kick.
Jah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jetstrean's sensitive parts.
Jetstrean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jetstrean throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jah.
Jah moves into the clinch.
Jetstrean misses with a knee strike.
Jah cracks Jetstrean with a nice body shot.
Jah effectively controlling the action here.
Jetstrean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jetstrean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jah lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jetstrean darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jetstrean looks to score with a jab to the body but Jah is just out of range.
Jetstrean throws a lazy right hand but Jah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jetstrean tries to keep at a distance but Jah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jetstrean tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jetstrean throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jah landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jah putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jetstrean in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jah.
Jah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jetstrean or not.
You can see that Jetstrean has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Good body shot from Jah.
Jetstrean takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jah working Jetstrean over with knees to the body.
Jah cracks Jetstrean with a nice body shot.
Jah putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jetstrean in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jetstrean's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Jah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Jetstrean's cut.
That's time! Jah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jetstrean throws a right and a left that Jah avoids nicely.
Jah blocks a head kick by Jetstrean.
Soul Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jah moves out of range as Jetstrean strikes.
A head kick misses from Jetstrean.
Jah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jetstrean can do to turn this around?
Jetstrean takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jah keeps Jetstrean at a distance using the push kick.
Jah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jetstrean tries a low kick but Jah avoids it.
Jah lands a left and a right that send Jetstrean crashing to the mat, dazed. Jah thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jetstrean is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jetstrean is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Jah Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Jetstrean is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Soul Jah!
Soul Jah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brady Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Oró Sé do Bheath Abhaile . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
187 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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28
199 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brady Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier White!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
White looks to clinch
and Burns counters with a thumping low kick.
White rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns prevents a body shot from White.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Xavier White has been cut.
White closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the cage.
Burns breaks the clinch.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
Burns scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Burns.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns avoids the head kick by White.
Burns throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Burns.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Burns.
White lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns's head.
White blocks a jab.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
White tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
White moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut.
Burns lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
Burns looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
Burns connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
White thumps Burns with a low kick.
White tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White looks winded!
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
White is looking to clinch.
White wants to clinch.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
Good leg kick by Burns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White avoids a kick to the body.
White misses with a head kick.
White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
White tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns dodges the punch combination from White.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
White tries to clinch but Burns moves away
and Burns counters with a body kick.
Burns cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
White lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burns.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier White'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.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
White takes a kick to the side of the head.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Burns.
Good shot there by Burns.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from White 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.
White ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Brady Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
White blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns throws a quick counter head kick but White was just out of range.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Burns.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Xavier White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Burns keeps White at a distance using the push kick.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White avoids the body shot from Burns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to clinch
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White lands a knee to the head.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White is trying to push Burns away but Burns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White blocking some punches.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
White is working Burns over against the cage.
Xavier White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
White is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
White is breathing heavily.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns breaks the clinch.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
White tries to clinch up.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
White clinches.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burns, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Burns.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
White tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Burns throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White tries to clinch up.
White needs to keep his hands up - Burns had a free shot at his head there.
White is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
White is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xavier White's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Burns lands a brutal head kick. White looks out on his feet and Burns throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Brady Burns!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chem Spaletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maddox Rayborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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29
166 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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24
154 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chem Spaletti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maddox Rayborn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayborn looks to land a left hand but Spaletti moved out of range nicely.
Spaletti feinted with a counter takedown.
Rayborn with a hook.
Rayborn lands with a good body shot.
Rayborn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rayborn connects with a crisp jab.
Maddox Rayborn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rayborn swings for the body but Spaletti moves out of range.
Spaletti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rayborn.
Spaletti feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spaletti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Rayborn. Beautiful body shot.
Rayborn swings for the body but Spaletti moves out of range.
Rayborn scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayborn lands a nice shot that snaps Spaletti's head back.
Spaletti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spaletti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice jab there from Rayborn.
Rayborn throws a right hand that Spaletti ducks under and follows up with a left that Spaletti also avoids with ease.
Rayborn throws a poor cross that misses
and Spaletti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rayborn is doing well to control the position and prevent Spaletti from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spaletti trying to control from half guard but Rayborn is working away.
Rayborn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spaletti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayborn is concentrating on defense, preventing Spaletti from advancing position.
Spaletti prevents Rayborn from improving his position.
Rayborn is doing well to control the position and prevent Spaletti from advancing to side control.
Rayborn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rayborn 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.
Rayborn is trying to maintain the position but Spaletti is very close to passing his half guard.
Rayborn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rayborn lands a body shot.
Spaletti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rayborn lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - Rayborn coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayborn misses with a straight left.
Spaletti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spaletti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rayborn misses the shot to the body.
Rayborn throws a hook but Spaletti blocks it.
Spaletti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spaletti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Rayborn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rayborn.
Rayborn connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Rayborn.
Spaletti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rayborn.
Rayborn stuns Spaletti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maddox Rayborn dominated that round.
That's time! Spaletti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rayborn cracks Spaletti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rayborn throws the left hand but Spaletti avoids the punch easily.
Spaletti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rayborn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spaletti takes one on the button.
A jab from Rayborn misses.
Rayborn misses with a looping left.
Spaletti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rayborn loads up on a big right hand but Spaletti slips the punch.
Spaletti attempts a counter takedown but Rayborn avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rayborn throws a body shot but no joy.
Spaletti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rayborn throws a looping overhand right but Spaletti ducks down to avoid it.
Spaletti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rayborn misses with a few strikes there.
Maddox Rayborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayborn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rayborn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Rayborn.
Nice uppercut there from Rayborn.
Rayborn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rayborn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spaletti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rayborn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spaletti counters with a shoot takedown. Rayborn fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rayborn pulls Spaletti in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaletti trying to control the position from guard on top but Rayborn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rayborn holds on and takes a little breather.
Rayborn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rayborn lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Rayborn.
A jab from Rayborn misses.
Spaletti feinted with a counter takedown.
Rayborn misses with a straight left.
Spaletti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spaletti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rayborn.
Rayborn throws the left hand but Spaletti avoids the punch easily.
Spaletti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Rayborn.
The crowd cheers as Rayborn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spaletti doesn't seem phased though.
Rayborn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spaletti in his tracks.
Rayborn lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Rayborn. Beautiful body shot.
Spaletti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayborn digs a good body shot into Spaletti's ribs.
Rayborn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spaletti at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rayborn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spaletti slips a jab from Rayborn.
Spaletti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rayborn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spaletti was well out of range. Poor timing from Rayborn.
Spaletti feinted with a counter takedown.
Spaletti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rayborn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spaletti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rayborn throws a jab when Spaletti was well out of range.
Spaletti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maddox Rayborn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Spaletti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rayborn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rayborn lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Rayborn as he connects with a hook.
Spaletti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spaletti takes one on the button.
Rayborn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spaletti back to the cage. Rayborn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rayborn lands a jab to the nose.
Rayborn throws the left hand but Spaletti avoids the punch easily.
Spaletti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rayborn connects with a jab.
Rayborn scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayborn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Rayborn misses.
Spaletti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rayborn sprawls and moves away.
Spaletti defending well as Rayborn loads up on a big left hand.
Spaletti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Rayborn.
Rayborn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spaletti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rayborn's corner calls for a 1-2. Rayborn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rayborn throws a jab when Spaletti was well out of range.
Spaletti attempts a counter takedown but Rayborn avoids it well and moves away.
Rayborn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rayborn scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayborn looks to throw the jab but Spaletti is out of range.
Spaletti tries to counter with a takedown but Rayborn is quick to defend against it.
Rayborn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rayborn lands a jab-cross combination.
Spaletti is rocked!
Maddox Rayborn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rayborn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rayborn looks to land a right hand but Spaletti moved out of range.
Spaletti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rayborn sprawls and moves away.
Rayborn misses with a straight right.
Spaletti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spaletti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rayborn misses with a left hand
and Spaletti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spaletti wants to control but Rayborn is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayborn is trying to maintain the position but Spaletti is very close to passing his half guard.
Spaletti trying to mount his opponent but Rayborn defends it.
Spaletti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rayborn sees it coming and defends easily.
Rayborn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rayborn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
More stalling from Rayborn.
Spaletti trying to control the action but Rayborn is working from the bottom.
Chem Spaletti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maddox Rayborn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rayborn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rayborn keeping control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rayborn misses with a body shot.
Spaletti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rayborn sprawls and moves away.
Rayborn throws a hook to the side of Spaletti's head but Spaletti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spaletti feinted with a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maddox Rayborn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rayborn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maddox Rayborn!
Post fight, Maddox Rayborn stared into the camera and said 'I can do it all! slam, mount, rear up, bite, stand over, sit on, bark, snarl, growl, bare their teeth and do chin-overs.
Pet me pet meeee! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Bujol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Hays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
167 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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28
159 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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Bujol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micah Hays!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bujol looks to land a body kick but Hays moved away.
Hays moves away from the strike by Bujol.
Hays throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bujol.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hays.
Hays appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bujol swings widly with a right hand
letting Hays counter with a right hand.
Hays rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bujol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hays dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bujol. That did some damage!
Hays clinches up against the cage.
Hays blocks an uppercut.
Bujol with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hays misses with the head strike.
Hays blocks a body shot from Bujol.
Hays lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bujol or not.
Hays prevents a body shot from Bujol.
Hays blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hays cracks Bujol with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hays lands a nice uppercut.
Bujol misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hays misses with a punch to the body.
Bujol is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bujol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Micah Hays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bujol lands a head kick!
Hays walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bujol does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hays scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hays is looking to clinch.
Bujol takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good exchange - Bujol coming out on top.
Bujol gets a clinch.
Bujol tries a body shot but Hays blocks it.
Hays lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bujol is trying to push Hays away but Hays has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bujol lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Hays.
Bujol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hays.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Bujol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bujol tries to work over Hays's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bujol has a couple of punches blocked by Hays.
Hays misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hays misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hays breaks from the clinch.
Bujol lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hays will feel that in the morning.
Hays displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bujol throws out the jab.
Bujol tries to keep at a distance but Hays has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hays's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hays misses with a left hand
and Bujol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bujol has closed the distance and engaged Hays in a clinch.
Bujol blocking some punches.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hays lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bujol backwards.
Hays lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bujol backwards.
Hays breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bujol stalks Hays and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hays's face. Hays staggers backwards, shaken.
Bujol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bujol swings for the body but Hays moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hays.
Hays bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Hays is just out of range.
A big left from Hays misses.
Bujol is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Bujol as he connects with a hook.
Bujol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bujol connects with an inside leg kick.
Hays with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hays scores with a nice body kick.
Hays tries to land a front kick but Bujol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bujol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bujol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hays at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hays moves into the clinch.
Bujol blocks an uppercut.
Bujol tries to work over Hays's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hays lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hays escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hays wants to clinch.
Hays tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hays fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bujol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hays.
Hays throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bujol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hays.
Hays scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bujol cracks a nice hook into Hays's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hays.
Bujol tries to close the distance and clinch but Hays swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bujol tries to move into range but Hays moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Micah Hays will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bujol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hays misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bujol counters with a left and a right that stings Hays.
Hays is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Hays misses.
Bujol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hays has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bujol finds it's way round the side to connect with Hays's head.
Bujol lands with a hook. Hays tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bujol throws a sloppy head kick and Hays moves out of range easily.
Hays throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bujol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bujol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hays has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Micah Hays is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bujol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hays counters with an outside leg kick.
Bujol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hays at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bujol.
A telegraphed right hand from Bujol misses the target.
Bujol lands a jab to the head.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Hays looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hays darts in and clinches Bujol up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hays has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Hays.
Hays blocks a body shot from Bujol.
Bujol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hays's elbow.
Bujol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hays's elbow.
Hays's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hays stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hays shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bujol eats them both and turns towards Hays to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hays lands a really nice looking cross but Bujol seems unphased.
No joy there for Hays, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hays dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hays has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Hays does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hays moves away.
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!
Hays digs a good hook to Bujol's body.
Hays clinches up against the cage.
Hays breaks the clinch.
Bujol is looking to wear down Hays with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bujol lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bujol moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bujol is rocked!
Hays uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bujol.
Hays throws a counter combo.
Hays lands a brutal head kick. Bujol looks out on his feet and Hays throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Micah Hays!
A very excited looking Micah Hays 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harland Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanders's choice of entrance music: My Prerogative by Bobby Brown. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Carter Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harland Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Sanders misses with some punches.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanders misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams with a nice cross.
Sanders gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Sanders takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanders slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Sanders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanders throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanders lands a slapping body shot.
Williams misses with a hook. Sanders ducked under it nicely.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Sanders ducks down to avoid it.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanders looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Sanders throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Sanders lands with a nice body kick.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Sanders in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
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!
Sanders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Sanders looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanders misses with a head kick.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Williams lands a head shot.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Sanders throws a counter combo.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Sanders works Williams's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Sanders releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanders throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams cracks Sanders with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Sanders.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders tries to clinch
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Sanders.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanders throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Williams.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Sanders misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanders slips a jab from Williams.
Sanders doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Carter Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanders tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Sanders gets a clinch.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Williams blocks a body shot from Sanders.
Sanders tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Sanders working aggressively here.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Williams gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Sanders has the dominant position.
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams tries to clinch up but Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sanders takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanders is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Sanders is looking for the big counter here.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Sanders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders misses with an uppercut.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanders.
A big right from Williams misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanders counters with a nice body shot.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanders feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ethan Carter Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
Sanders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanders defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Sanders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
A combination from Sanders does no damage.
Williams wants to clinch.
Sanders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders misses with some punches.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanders misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanders misses with a body punch.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Sanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sanders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Sanders digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams tries to circle away but Sanders has him pinned against the cage.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Carter Williams dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanders misses with a wild body shot.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanders swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Sanders throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a hook but Sanders blocks it.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Sanders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Sanders is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Sanders misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Sanders is looking for the big counter here.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanders tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Sanders misses with a straight right.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams throws a hook but Sanders avoids it easily.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Sanders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams lands a left hand.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harland Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams working aggressively here.
Sanders misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Sanders, against the cage.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanders blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sanders fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sanders fails to land.
A short uppercut from Sanders.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Sanders 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
Sanders steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
A big left from Williams misses.
Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders lands a body shot.
Sanders lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Ethan Carter Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Sanders.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sanders fails to land.
Sanders lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams is working Sanders over against the cage.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
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 Ethan Carter Williams.
Well Williams 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Carter Williams!
Ethan Carter Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mary Jane Rottencrotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk's entrance music is Deadwood. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rottencrotch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rottencrotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rottencrotch counters with a leg kick.
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rottencrotch. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Rottencrotch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawk checks it well.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Rottencrotch misses.
Hawk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Hawk misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawk blocks the body kick.
Rottencrotch keeps Hawk at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rottencrotch ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Rottencrotch missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rottencrotch lands a jab.
Hawk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rottencrotch circles away.
Hawk pushes Rottencrotch up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch misses with some punches.
Rottencrotch tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Rottencrotch back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rottencrotch.
A frustrated look appears on Hawk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rottencrotch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Rottencrotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rottencrotch struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Hawk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch but Rottencrotch keeps him there for the moment.
Rottencrotch tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rottencrotch.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Rottencrotch tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Rottencrotch back against the cage.
Hawk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rottencrotch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
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!
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rottencrotch can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rottencrotch.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
Rottencrotch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
Hawk throws a low kick but Rottencrotch avoids it.
Rottencrotch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rottencrotch.
Hawk jabs Rottencrotch right on the nose. Rottencrotch blinks but takes it well.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rottencrotch manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rottencrotch jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Rottencrotch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawk thinking.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Rottencrotch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Rottencrotch slips the punch.
Hawk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rottencrotch, pushing him back against the cage.
Rottencrotch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rottencrotch tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk tries to break free but Rottencrotch pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rottencrotch moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk misses with a body punch
and Rottencrotch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rottencrotch tried to score with a low kick but Hawk checks it.
Hawk moves out of range as Rottencrotch throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk misses with the combination.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Rottencrotch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rottencrotch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Hawk does no damage.
Hawk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rottencrotch checks it well.
A jab from Rottencrotch misses.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Rottencrotch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rottencrotch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rottencrotch.
Hawk throws a chopping leg kick but Rottencrotch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rottencrotch gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Rottencrotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rottencrotch lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mary Jane Rottencrotch 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Rottencrotch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rottencrotch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rottencrotch counters with a good low kick that Hawk was not able to check.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rottencrotch. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rottencrotch is looking to clinch but Hawk is avoiding it.
Hawk throws a push kick but Rottencrotch slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Rottencrotch tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rottencrotch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch motions for Hawk to come forward. Rottencrotch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rottencrotch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Rottencrotch moved out of range.
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!
Rottencrotch drops his hands momentarily and Hawk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rottencrotch checks a low kick from Hawk.
Rottencrotch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rottencrotch tried to score with a low kick but Hawk checks it.
Rottencrotch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rottencrotch misses with a body kick.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Rottencrotch slips a straight right by Hawk.
A head kick misses from Rottencrotch.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Rottencrotch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rottencrotch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rottencrotch throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rottencrotch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk throws a head kick but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rottencrotch.
Hawk lands with a cross.
Hawk checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rottencrotch lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Rottencrotch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Rottencrotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Rottencrotch backwards.
Rottencrotch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rottencrotch blocking some punches.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rottencrotch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rottencrotch or not.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rottencrotch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rottencrotch misses with some punches.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Rottencrotch has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Rottencrotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Hawk checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Rottencrotch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rottencrotch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rottencrotch can pounce on him.
Rottencrotch lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk cracks Rottencrotch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hawk blocks a low kick nicely.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rottencrotch but Rottencrotch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rottencrotch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Rottencrotch.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Rottencrotch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rottencrotch misses with a low kick.
Hawk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mary Jane Rottencrotch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rottencrotch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Hawk clobbers Rottencrotch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rottencrotch connects with a leg kick. Hawk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hawk throws a right hand that Rottencrotch ducks under and follows up with a left that Rottencrotch also avoids with ease.
Rottencrotch avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Hawk checks a leg kick.
Rottencrotch misses with a leg kick.
Rottencrotch slips under a jab.
Rottencrotch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hawk's calf.
A big left from Hawk misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottencrotch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Rottencrotch ducks down to avoid it.
Rottencrotch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk is looking to slow Rottencrotch down with leg kicks.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rottencrotch gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rottencrotch fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
Rottencrotch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Rottencrotch has him pressed against the cage.
Rottencrotch lands a shoulder strike.
Rottencrotch lands with a left to the head.
Rottencrotch scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch blocks an uppercut.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rottencrotch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Hawk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Rottencrotch slips the punch.
Rottencrotch connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rottencrotch wants to counter the offense by Hawk and move into the clinch position.
Hawk connects with a jab.
A low kick from Rottencrotch is predictable there
and Hawk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch thumps Hawk with a low kick.
Rottencrotch lands a nice looking body shot.
Rottencrotch defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rottencrotch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk missing with knees to the body.
Rottencrotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
A short uppercut from Rottencrotch.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rottencrotch blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Rottencrotch lands a body shot.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rottencrotch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Rottencrotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rottencrotch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk tries to break free but Rottencrotch pushes him back against the cage.
Rottencrotch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Hawk.
Rottencrotch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
A short left from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rottencrotch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rottencrotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk lands a right hand.
Rottencrotch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hawk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch obviously looking to wear him down.
Rottencrotch throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
Hawk checks a low kick from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk shoots in looking for a takedown. Rottencrotch tries to sprawl out of it but Hawk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rottencrotch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rottencrotch ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rottencrotch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rottencrotch tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Hawk.
Rottencrotch keeps Hawk at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rottencrotch counters with a leg kick.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Rottencrotch's head but Rottencrotch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rottencrotch cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Rottencrotch swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rottencrotch blocking some punches.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Rottencrotch avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk cracks Rottencrotch with a nice body shot.
Rottencrotch scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
A head punch on the inside from Rottencrotch fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rottencrotch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Rottencrotch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rottencrotch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Rottencrotch controls the action.
Rottencrotch struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Rottencrotch swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk gets through Rottencrotch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rottencrotch presses Hawk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
A short uppercut from Rottencrotch.
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
Rottencrotch moves forwards but Hawk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rottencrotch counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Rottencrotch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Hawk lands a nice looking body shot.
Rottencrotch scores with a body shot.
Hawk lands a jab.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rottencrotch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rottencrotch throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch tries a low kick but Hawk avoids it.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Rottencrotch slips the punch.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rottencrotch. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rottencrotch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rottencrotch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rottencrotch darts in and clinches Hawk up against the cage.
Rottencrotch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rottencrotch fails to land.
Rottencrotch scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Rottencrotch misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Hawk - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mary Jane Rottencrotch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rottencrotch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Rottencrotch.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Rottencrotch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Rottencrotch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hawk lands with a good body shot.
Hawk lunges at Rottencrotch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rottencrotch's hand.
Rottencrotch throws the kick towards the body but Hawk avoids it.
Hawk throws a body punch but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottencrotch is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Rottencrotch saw that one coming.
And Rottencrotch responds with a good body kick, but Hawk manages to step out the way in time.
Rottencrotch throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk swings for the body but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
Hawk scores with a punch to the head.
Rottencrotch thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rottencrotch is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Hawk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rottencrotch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rottencrotch checks a low kick from Hawk.
Hawk checks a low kick from Rottencrotch.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rottencrotch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Rottencrotch is out of range.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hawk swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat.
Rottencrotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good exchange - Rottencrotch coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rottencrotch blocks the body kick.
Rottencrotch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rottencrotch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rottencrotch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rottencrotch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rottencrotch.
Hawk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Rottencrotch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rottencrotch thows a body kick. Hawk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hawk fails with the takedown
and Rottencrotch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rottencrotch on the side of the head.
Hawk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rottencrotch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Rottencrotch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk checks a low kick from Rottencrotch.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Rottencrotch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rottencrotch slips a jab and a cross from Hawk.
Thomas Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rottencrotch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Rottencrotch.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch tries to counter with a clinch but Hawk shakes him off and moves away.
Hawk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rottencrotch at a distance.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Rottencrotch thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.
Hawk has closed the distance and engaged Rottencrotch in a clinch.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Rottencrotch.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Rottencrotch controls the action.
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 Thomas Hawk.
I think Rottencrotch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
An out of breath Mary Jane Rottencrotch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Thomas Hawk was interviewed post fight and said 'I give respect to my opponent this evening. YOU should expect to see me again.'.
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