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StrikeForce Union #25 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert McCaffrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rupert McCaffrey!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaffrey misses with a straight left.
McCaffrey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Seven Nine Zero Four Two on the inside.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two digs a right hand underneath McCaffrey's ribcage. McCaffrey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCaffrey tries a body shot but Seven Nine Zero Four Two blocks it.
McCaffrey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is keeping busy.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCaffrey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
McCaffrey tries a knee to the head but Seven Nine Zero Four Two blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Seven Nine Zero Four Two has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two working McCaffrey over with knees to the body.
McCaffrey avoiding damage as Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws knees to the body.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands an uppercut.
McCaffrey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seven Nine Zero Four Two is defending well for now.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands a nice elbow.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seven Nine Zero Four Two or perhaps it was just good defense by McCaffrey, which made it look bad.
McCaffrey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCaffrey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Seven Nine Zero Four Two to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a big elbow that misses.
McCaffrey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCaffrey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to control the position from guard on top but McCaffrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seven Nine Zero Four Two accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCaffrey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to work some ground and pound but McCaffrey has wrist control.
McCaffrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seven Nine Zero Four Two. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCaffrey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCaffrey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCaffrey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Seven Nine Zero Four Two's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seven Nine Zero Four Two accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throwing strikes from guard but McCaffrey blocks nicely.
McCaffrey keeping full guard, as Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a series of punches but McCaffrey avoids them all with ease.
McCaffrey checks the leg kick nicely there.
A countering left hand to the body from McCaffrey misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCaffrey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seven Nine Zero Four Two at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Seven Nine Zero Four Two. That snapped McCaffrey's head back.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCaffrey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCaffrey has time to react.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two scores with a nice right hand.
McCaffrey is rocked!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has closed the distance and engaged McCaffrey in a clinch.
McCaffrey is still on wobbly legs! Can Seven Nine Zero Four Two finish him?
Seven Nine Zero Four Two unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCaffrey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCaffrey misses with a knee to the head.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCaffrey can do to turn this around?
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McCaffrey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! McCaffrey is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two!
Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allahu Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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146 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allahu Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Akbar manages to circle out of the way.
Akbar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bordignon Miyao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bordignon Miyao.
Akbar gets underhooks to prevent Bordignon Miyao's takedown attempt.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to pull guard but Akbar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bordignon Miyao has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bordignon Miyao is working for takedown but Akbar is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bordignon Miyao tries to pull guard but Akbar holds him up against the cage and eventually Bordignon Miyao drops back down to his feet.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akbar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Akbar regains guard immediately.
Bordignon Miyao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bordignon Miyao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao takes a little break here. Akbar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bordignon Miyao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Akbar's legs.
Bordignon Miyao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akbar is trying to escape the position but Bordignon Miyao is controlling the position.
Akbar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bordignon Miyao. 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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akbar struggling a bit here.
Akbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bordignon Miyao controlling from side mount.
Bordignon Miyao's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bordignon Miyao has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Akbar!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bordignon Miyao wants to take Akbar's back but he can't do it this time.
Bordignon Miyao controlling from mount.
Bordignon Miyao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bordignon Miyao wants to take Akbar's back here but Akbar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bordignon Miyao working for a guillotine from mount but Akbar is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Bordignon Miyao.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bordignon Miyao staying out of range there.
Akbar lands a glancing blow to the side of Bordignon Miyao's head.
A combination from Akbar does no damage.
Bordignon Miyao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akbar!
Akbar throws an off balance right hand
and Bordignon Miyao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bordignon Miyao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akbar tries to break the clinch but Bordignon Miyao is controlling the position.
Bordignon Miyao jumps into guard, dragging Akbar to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akbar defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Akbar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bordignon Miyao is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Akbar frees his head nicely. Oh but Bordignon Miyao has switched to an armbar! Akbar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
A less than humble Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Allahu Akbar spoke after the fight, saying 'Death to America!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Sezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Quinn Mcdonagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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270 lbs
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284 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Sezz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Quinn Mcdonagh!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn Mcdonagh drops Sezz with a beautiful combination! Sezz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Quinn Mcdonagh is looking for the KO!
It looks like Simon Sezz has been cut.
Quinn Mcdonagh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sezz is breathing heavily.
Quinn Mcdonagh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sezz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quinn Mcdonagh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Sezz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn Mcdonagh lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sezz falls backwards - clearly groggy! Quinn Mcdonagh dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Quinn Mcdonagh!
A relieved looking James Quinn Mcdonagh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Simon Sezz spoke after the fight, saying 'Simon Sezz "What the fuck just happened???"'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Right Above It. Walker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Conquistador. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Walker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walker.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walker.
Bo Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Walker.
Walker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Luke Walker has been cut.
Jones keeps Walker at a distance using the push kick.
Walker looks winded!
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Walker crumples to the floor! Jones milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bo Jones!
Bo Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunnollinen Tullimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kunnollinen Tullimies 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kunnollinen Tullimies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tullimies thumps Tarasov with a low kick.
Tarasov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tullimies scores with a hook.
Tarasov throws a right hand that Tullimies ducks under and follows up with a left that Tullimies also avoids with ease.
Tullimies misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tullimies.
Tarasov takes a swing at Tullimies's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Tarasov.
Tarasov throws a right and a left that Tullimies avoids nicely.
Tarasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tullimies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tarasov.
A big right from Tarasov misses.
Tullimies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarasov tries for a takedown but Tullimies circles away easily
and Tullimies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov shoots in and drives through. Tullimies sprawls well.
Kunnollinen Tullimies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tarasov.
Tullimies works Tarasov's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Tullimies's head coaches at McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tullimies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarasov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tarasov with a hook.
Tullimies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Tarasov. That snapped Tullimies's head back.
Tarasov misses with a two punch combination.
Tullimies throwing a counter right hand but Tarasov manages to avoid it.
Tullimies throws out a leg kick but Tarasov moves out of range and Tullimies only half commits.
Tarasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarasov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies sizes up Tarasov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ivan Tarasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Tarasov.
Tullimies lands a body shot.
Tullimies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarasov under the eye.
Tarasov throws a looping overhand right but Tullimies ducks down to avoid it.
Tullimies throws a leg kick but Tarasov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tarasov misses with a body shot
letting Tullimies counter with a right hand.
Tarasov is rocked!
Tarasov tries to get into range but Tullimies steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tarasov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tullimies scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kunnollinen Tullimies!
A very excited looking Kunnollinen Tullimies 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akoni Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Boitsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akoni Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray with a hook.
Boitsov walks into a jab.
Gray slips under a jab from Boitsov.
Gray throws a push kick but Boitsov slaps the foot to one side.
A jab lands there for Gray.
Boitsov shoots in but no luck this time.
Boitsov tries for a takedown but Gray circles away easily
and Gray counters with a body kick.
Gray throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boitsov.
Akoni Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boitsov.
Boitsov looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Gray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gray.
Boitsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Gray stalks Boitsov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boitsov's face. Boitsov staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boitsov throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
Gray is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Boitsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Boitsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boitsov throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boitsov avoids it.
Dmitry Boitsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boitsov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Boitsov misses with a takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boitsov feints and as Gray raises his hands in defense, Boitsov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boitsov postures up in Gray's guard and throws a big left but Gray blocks it.
Gray pulls Boitsov in close to prevent any damage.
Boitsov looking to pass the guard.
Boitsov trying to move into half guard but instead Gray has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boitsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Gray's head coaches at OO that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boitsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boitsov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gray swivels and escapes.
Boitsov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Boitsov slips the punch.
Boitsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gray moves away from the strike by Boitsov.
Gray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gray tries to sprawl but Boitsov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boitsov is looking to take a break and control but Gray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gray is defending against the submission attempts here by Boitsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Boitsov from controlling successfully.
Gray keeping full guard, as Boitsov tries to pass.
Boitsov is still trying to improve position.
Gray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boitsov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gray is retaining full guard.
Gray has control of Boitsov's left arm, preventing Boitsov from doing any damage.
Gray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gray being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gray is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boitsov throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily.
Gray tried to counter with a leg kick but Boitsov avoided it.
Boitsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
Boitsov misses with a straight left.
Gray stuffs the takedown attempt from Boitsov. Boitsov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akoni Gray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boitsov.
Boitsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Gray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gray.
Boitsov fails with the takedown.
Boitsov misses with an uppercut. Gray saw that one coming.
Boitsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gray pushes Boitsov away with a front kick.
Boitsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gray scores with a decent looking hook.
Gray throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
Gray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boitsov throws out the jab.
Boitsov defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Boitsov looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boitsov on the side of the head.
Boitsov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boitsov lands in his opponent's guard.
Boitsov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gray!
Boitsov tries to buck Gray off but Gray is having none of it.
Gray stands up and beckons Boitsov to his feet.
Gray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Gray.
Boitsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boitsov.
Some wild striking there from Gray.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray leaves Boitsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akoni Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boitsov.
Boitsov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gray sprawls well initially but Boitsov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dmitry Boitsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boitsov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boitsov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boitsov wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Gray is controlling Boitsov's posture.
Gray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boitsov pushes down on Gray's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boitsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Gray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gray won't allow Boitsov to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boitsov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boitsov is trying to control. Gray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gray regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boitsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray is pulling down on Boitsov's head. It's preventing any offense from Boitsov, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boitsov misses with a straight left.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akoni Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boitsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Gray lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akoni Gray dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Boitsov closes the distance and clinches up with Gray, looking for a takedown. Boitsov pushes Gray against the cage but Gray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Boitsov.
Boitsov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gray.
Gray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boitsov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gray - the referee stops the clock and Boitsov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gray. Boitsov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boitsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gray lands a nice hook to Boitsov's body. Boitsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boitsov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gray tries to sprawl out of it but Boitsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Boitsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boitsov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akoni Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boitsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boitsov shoots in but no luck this time.
Boitsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boitsov shoots in for a double leg but Gray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
Gray lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body kick there by Gray.
Akoni Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Gray - just one landing.
Gray lands a jab to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gray.
Gray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boitsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Gray there.
Boitsov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boitsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boitsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Gray lands a front kick.
Gray lands a big uppercut and Boitsov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boitsov looks OK. Gray waves Boitsov back to his feet!
Gray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akoni Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands a jab.
Gray lands a jab to the nose.
Boitsov throws a big shot that misses.
Boitsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boitsov.
Gray is looking for a counter combo.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boitsov can do to turn this around?
Boitsov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gray scores with a nice head shot.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Boitsov.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gray scores with a kick to the body.
Gray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boitsov throws a right hand that misses
and Gray counters with a nice leg kick.
Gray lands with a kick to the temple. Boitsov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boitsov with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boitsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boitsov misses with an uppercut.
Gray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dmitry Boitsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gray is looking to slow Boitsov down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gray.
Boitsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gray thuds his right hand into Boitsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boitsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gray jabs Boitsov right on the nose. Boitsov blinks but takes it well.
Gray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boitsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boitsov misses with a looping left.
Gray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
Boitsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boitsov swings widly with a right hand
and Gray counters with a two punch combo.
Gray cracks Boitsov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gray lands a jab to the head.
Boitsov loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch.
Boitsov connects with a jab.
Gray throws a leg kick which misses Boitsov's front leg but catches the back leg as Boitsov tries to avoid it.
Gray throws a head kick but Boitsov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Boitsov misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boitsov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Boitsov scores with a decent looking hook.
Gray scores with a nice strike.
Gray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akoni Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akoni Gray!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bring Ithome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bring Ithome!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod shoots in looking for a takedown. Ithome tries to sprawl out of it but MacLeod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ithome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacLeod takes a swing at Ithome's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ithome is looking to work his way out of this bad position but MacLeod is controlling him well.
Ithome felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
MacLeod working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ithome has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacLeod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacLeod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod tries for a kimura but Ithome is defending well.
MacLeod prevents Ithome from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithome throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ithome looks to land a combination but MacLeod avoids it well.
Ithome gets caught napping as MacLeod dives in and scores a takedown. Ithome manages to retain guard.
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Ithome is retaining full guard.
MacLeod drops back looking for a leg! Ithome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ithome manages to kick MacLeod off! MacLeod jumps back into Ithome's guard.
MacLeod prevents Ithome from getting back to his feet.
MacLeod is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacLeod is pushing down on Ithome's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ithome is fighting to maintain full guard but MacLeod has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacLeod is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ithome is just riding it out for now. MacLeod eventually gives up the hold.
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ithome defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithome is trying to stand back up but MacLeod is controlling him
MacLeod is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacLeod is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ithome has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ithome pushes MacLeod off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ithome manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
MacLeod drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ithome looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ithome looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ithome!
Ithome decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithome misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacLeod has a takedown stuffed.
MacLeod looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
MacLeod looking to pass the guard.
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacLeod has gone for a leg lock! Ithome slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacLeod's guard.
MacLeod has a closed guard, preventing Ithome from standing up.
Ithome decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithome's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ithome duly obliges.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod looks to throw the jab but Ithome is out of range.
MacLeod shoots for a takedown but Ithome saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MacLeod counters with a shoot takedown. Ithome fights it but they end up in guard.
Ithome has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes MacLeod off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacLeod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ithome ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
A combination from Ithome does no damage.
Ithome cracks MacLeod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ithome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ithome throws a body shot but no joy.
Ithome drops MacLeod with a beautiful combination! MacLeod stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ithome is looking for the KO!
MacLeod is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bring Ithome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacLeod shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ithome is trying to defend but MacLeod finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ithome kicks off MacLeod and gets to his feet.
Ithome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ithome avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ithome's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
MacLeod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ithome sees it coming and defends easily.
MacLeod passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithome is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ithome defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from MacLeod.
MacLeod is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ithome to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ithome shrugs it off.
MacLeod looking to secure an arm triangle but Ithome defends it well.
Ithome wants to get back to his feet.
MacLeod is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ithome is surviving well by controlling MacLeod's body position as best he can.
MacLeod is working for a guillotine from mount but Ithome frees his head quite easily.
MacLeod has hold of Ithome's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ithome manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithome is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ithome has given up his back. Will we see MacLeod going for some submissions?
MacLeod is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
MacLeod tightening his grip on Ithome, looking for the choke.
Ithome trying to get back to his feet but MacLeod is in full control for now.
Ithome manages to stand up with MacLeod still on his back. Eventually MacLeod drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Ithome misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ithome is fending him off so far but MacLeod persists. Nope, Ithome circles away and we're back to standing.
Ithome misses with a wild combination.
MacLeod scores with a body shot.
Ithome gets caught napping as MacLeod dives in and scores a takedown. Ithome manages to retain guard.
Ithome pushes MacLeod off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bring Ithome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod gets the takedown into side control.
Ithome throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Ithome.
Ithome swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithome looks to land a combination but MacLeod avoids it well.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
MacLeod dives in and grabs Ithome's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ithome pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithome lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ithome.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Ithome.
Bring Ithome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ithome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacLeod somewhat.
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ithome throws a series of punches but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ithome kicks off MacLeod and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bring Ithome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ithome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for MacLeod.
MacLeod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ithome quickly recovers to half guard.
Ithome makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Ithome.
Ithome scoring well with a low kick there.
MacLeod shoots for a takedown but Ithome saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Ithome misses.
MacLeod fails with the takedown
and Ithome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ithome slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Connor MacLeod's cut is getting worse.
MacLeod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLeod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ithome counters with a crisp one two that drops MacLeod! Ithome thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves MacLeod to his feet! MacLeod is in big trouble!
Oh MacLeod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacLeod seems to have got his legs back now.
Ithome throws a right hand that MacLeod ducks under and follows up with a left that MacLeod also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Ithome 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacLeod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bring Ithome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod shoots and misses
and MacLeod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connor MacLeod's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
MacLeod lands with a right hand.
Ithome throws a right and a left that MacLeod avoids nicely.
Ithome gets in close and tags MacLeod with a short punch that almost sends MacLeod to the mat! Oh MacLeod is in big trouble! He turns his back on Ithome, trying to create some distance but Ithome rushes him, striking wildly and MacLeod goes down! The referee tackles Ithome into the cage to end the fight! Ithome is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bring Ithome!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Sklemin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Sklemin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklemin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pera backs up against the cage.
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Sklemin connects with the punch.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Pera is out of range.
Sklemin scores with a three punch combo!
Sklemin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sklemin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sklemin misses the body punch
and Pera counters with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sklemin scores with a hook.
Sklemin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera misses with a right hand
and Sklemin counters with a nice body shot.
Sklemin connects with a body shot that sends Pera's belly button to the back.
Sklemin digs a good hook to Pera's body.
Pera wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Sklemin saw it coming and moves away.
Sklemin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Pera's shoulder, as Pera tries to avoid the shot.
Pera shoots in and gets a takedown into Sklemin's guard.
Sklemin has his feet on Pera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pera motions for Sklemin to come forward. Pera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin lands with a shot to the body.
Sklemin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pera has time to react.
Sklemin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sklemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera clinches.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sklemin tries to break free but Pera pushes him back against the cage.
Sklemin has Pera pushed against the cage.
Sklemin has had enough of the clinch but Pera keeps him there for the moment.
Sklemin breaks from the clinch.
Sklemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Pera is looking to slow Sklemin down with leg kicks.
Pera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pera, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pera tries a low kick but Sklemin avoids it.
Pera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sklemin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pera can pounce on him.
Sklemin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklemin is just out of range.
Pera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sklemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pera tries to clinch up but Sklemin circles away and keeps his distance.
Sklemin throws a right hand that misses
and Pera moves into the clinch.
Sklemin wants to break free but Pera has control.
Sklemin breaks the clinch.
Sklemin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pera on the side of the head.
Pera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sklemin takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sklemin lands with a straight right. Pera didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera.
Sklemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a right hand that Pera ducks under and follows up with a left that Pera also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sklemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pera. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera throws the left hand but Sklemin avoids the punch easily.
Pera throws a leg kick
and Sklemin counters with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin scores with a jab to the head.
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Sklemin saw it coming and moves away.
Sklemin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sklemin thuds his right hand into Pera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sklemin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pera in his tracks.
Pekka Pera's cut is getting worse.
Sklemin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Sklemin catches Pera right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sklemin ducks under a wild hook from Pera.
Pera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pera there as he acknowledges the shot.
A clash of legs there as Sklemin blocks the low kick.
Sklemin throws out a counter right but Pera avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Sklemin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sklemin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sklemin lands with a nice body punch.
Pera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sklemin if he has to take too many more of those.
Sklemin fails to land with a series of punches.
Sklemin lands a nice shot that snaps Pera's head back.
Sklemin walks into a jab.
Pera scores with a sloppy right hand. Sklemin should have avoided that one.
Sklemin checks a leg kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pera.
Pera takes one on the button.
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!
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Sklemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Sklemin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sklemin lands a nice looking body shot.
Pera misses with a low kick.
Sklemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sklemin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera drops his hands momentarily and Sklemin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sklemin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Sklemin lands a nice shot to the body.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sklemin moves away.
Pera with a poor takedown
and Sklemin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Sklemin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sklemin.
Sklemin with a hook.
Pera misses the jab.
Sklemin unleashes a big counter combination but Pera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sklemin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sklemin cracks Pera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pera in his tracks.
Pekka Pera's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pera fails to land the takedown.
Sklemin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin jabs Pera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sklemin.
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklemin.
Pera walks into a straight right hand from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a nice shot to the body.
Pera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sklemin is looking to escape.
Sklemin wants to control but Pera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pera is looking to take a break and control but Sklemin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sklemin is trying to stand back up but Pera is controlling him
Pera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sklemin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Pera there.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pera uses his free foot to push down on Sklemin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sklemin.
Pera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pera scoring with strikes but Sklemin is staying in there.
Pera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Sklemin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sklemin prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Pera in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Pera connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sklemin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Pera connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sklemin is still in real trouble! Can Pera finish him?
Pera cracks Sklemin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sklemin lands with an overhand left.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
Sklemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pera misses with a low kick.
Sklemin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pera swings widly with a right hand
letting Sklemin counter with a right hand.
Sklemin cracks Pera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sklemin looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
Sklemin lands with a nice body punch.
Pera throws a leg kick but Sklemin moved away.
Good work by Sklemin as he checks the leg kick.
Pera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sklemin was covering up waiting for the punch and Pera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sklemin pushes Pera off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera wants to clinch up but Sklemin keeps it at a distance.
Sklemin takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
As Sklemin backs away, Pera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklemin misses the jab.
Sklemin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pera.
Pera looks to land a right hand but Sklemin moved out of range.
Sklemin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pera.
Pera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sklemin's half guard.
Sklemin kicks Pera off and gets back to his feet.
Sklemin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pera ducks right into an uppercut from Sklemin.
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!
Sklemin throws a hook but Pera avoids it easily.
Pera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.
Pera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Pera.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sklemin tries to avoid it but Pera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sklemin to the ground. Sklemin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pera slips under a jab.
Pera misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sklemin counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Sklemin. That snapped Pera's head back.
Pera is looking to clinch.
Sklemin throws out a counter right but Pera avoids it with no problem.
Sklemin tries to bum rush Pera with a series of wild strikes but Pera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pera takes the fight into the clinch.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Pera.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peras head.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Sklemin's head.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pera misses with some punches.
Sklemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin lands with a cross.
Jeez, Pekka Pera's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
enabling Sklemin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sklemin throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Pera.
Sklemin lands with a hook. Pera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sklemin misses with a left hand
and Pera counters by moving into the clinch.
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sklemin's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Sklemin controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin breaks from the clinch.
Pera gets the takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Pera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera is chipping away with strikes.
Sklemin regains half guard, as Pera was trying to land strikes.
Sklemin gets back to full guard.
Pera is posturing up here but Sklemin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pera tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pera has to tap! Slick submission there by Sklemin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Sklemin!
A very excited looking Sergey Sklemin 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger comes into the arena with Enter The Spingbok Ninja blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kettu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kruger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kruger. Kettu shrugs it off though.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kruger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kettu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kettu lands with a cross.
It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
Kruger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruger gets tackled into the cage by Kettu. Kettu maintains the clinch.
Kruger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kettu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kettu blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruger. That's going to slow Kettu down.
Kruger pushes Kettu away with a front kick.
Kettu looks winded!
Kruger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kettu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kettu tries to clinch up but Kruger circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruger.
Kettu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kruger connects with a right hand. Kettu shakes it off.
Kettu moves out of range as Kruger throws a body kick.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruger drops Kettu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kettu looks back up at him and smiles so Kruger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kruger thuds his shin into the meat of Kettu's side.
Kruger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kettu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruger.
Kruger scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruger lands a big head kick that sends Kettu tumbling to the mat! Kruger takes a step backwards and waves Kettu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kettu is rocked!
Kruger drops Kettu with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kruger follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger retains his heavyweight title!
Dustin Kruger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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