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KOC 3 - A King Will Be Crowned PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bagel Iel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagel Iel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bagel Iel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Steele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Iel wants to get back to striking at distance but Steele won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iel.
Steele lands a shot to the body.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iel tries to break the clinch but Steele is controlling the position.
Steele tries to work over Iel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Iel wants to break free but Steele has control.
Iel pushes Steele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Iel's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($50 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Iel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iel's elbow.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele takes one on the button.
Steele throws a hook but Iel avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Iel in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Iel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Steele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Iel pushes him off.
Iel looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Iel as he connects with a hook.
Iel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steele tries to clinch up.
A jab lands there for Steele.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Steele.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Steele is looking to clinch but Iel is avoiding it.
Iel throws out a counter right but Steele avoids it with no problem.
Steele tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Steele wants to clinch up but Iel keeps it at a distance.
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iel, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steele working aggressively here.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Iel blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Iel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Iel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele lands a jab to the head.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iel looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Iel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iel misses with a body shot.
Steele lands with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iel scores with a shot to the body.
Iel throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iel.
A counter left hand to the body from Steele misses its target.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iel works Steele's body with a nice hook.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Iel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Iel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Iel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele takes a swing at Iel's ribcage but misses.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iel manages to avoid it.
Iel misses with a body shot.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bagel Iel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iel throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Iel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steele lands a jab.
Iel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele tries to clinch up but Iel circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Iel misses
and Steele counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steele.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iel backwards.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iel or not.
Iel breaks the clinch.
Iel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iel throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Iel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steele on the side of the head.
Iel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steele rather than just go for the knockout.
Steele tries to clinch there but Iel circles away.
Steele has Iel up against the cage in a clinch.
Iel blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Iel's efforts to push away.
Iel tries to circle away but Steele has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Steele will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steele wants to clinch.
Iel looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Iel misses with a straight right.
Iel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Steele throwing a counter right hand but Iel manages to avoid it.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Iel pushes him off.
Steele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Iel throws a lazy right hand but Steele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iel was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele sets himself, and Iel steps forward looking for the clinch! Steele avoids it this time.
Iel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steele swings for the body but Iel moves out of range.
Steele walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iel misses with a wild body shot.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Iel keeps the fight on the outside.
Iel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Iel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Iel's efforts to push away.
Iel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Iel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Steele pushes Iel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Iel.
Iel takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Steele.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steele works on Iel's body with a couple of short punches.
Iel is breathing heavily.
Iel is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Iel backwards.
A short uppercut from Steele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iel takes a shot to the head.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iel manages to break the clinch.
Iel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steele darts in and clinches Iel up against the cage.
Steele misses with a body punch.
A short right from Steele.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iel.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Iel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jason Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Steele.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Iel blocks a body shot from Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Iel controls the action.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iel can do to turn this around?
Steele misses with some punches.
Iel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steele works on Iel's body with a couple of short punches.
Steele takes a shot to the head.
Iel blocks a body shot from Steele.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iel backwards.
Iel blocks a body shot from Steele.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iel blocks an uppercut.
Iel blocks a body shot from Steele.
A short body shot lands from Steele as the two fighters clinch.
Iel has had enough of the clinch but Steele keeps him there for the moment.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Iel controls the action.
Steele scores with a hook to the body.
Iel prevents a body shot from Steele.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Iel.
A frustrated look appears on Iel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Iel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Iel's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Steele on the inside.
Iel tries to circle away but Steele has him pinned against the cage.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iel backwards.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steele backs up against the cage.
Iel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele slips under a jab.
Steele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bagel Iel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele throws a body punch but Iel moves out of range.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Iel.
Iel throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele tries to clinch but Iel moves out of range.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iel.
Iel misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Iel unleashes a big counter combination but Steele bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Iel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iel. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iel looks to throw the jab but Steele is out of range.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iel moves away.
Iel tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Iel misses its intended target.
As Iel tries to get set, Steele tries to push him back and clinch up but Iel manages to avoid the attempt.
Iel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Iel. That snapped Steele's head back.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Iel.
Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
Steele presses Iel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Iel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iel blocks an uppercut.
Iel is trying to break the clinch but Steele is controlling him.
Iel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Iel working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
Iel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Iel in a clinch.
Steele keeps control of Iel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Iel is trying to break free.
Steele tries to work over Iel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iel takes a shot to the head.
Iel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iel misses with a body shot.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iel, pushing him back against the cage.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iel backwards.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iel backwards.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Iel controls the action.
Steele has Iel pressed against the cage, preventing Iel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Iel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iel is trying to force a seperation but Steele has the dominant position.
Iel breaks the clinch.
Steele clinches.
Iel wants to get back to striking at distance but Steele won't allow it.
Iel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Steele presses Iel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Iel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bagel Iel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele moves into the clinch.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Steele lands a body punch.
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Iel pushes him off.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Iel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steele is looking to clinch but Iel is avoiding it.
Iel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iel at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele pushes Iel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele tries to work over Iel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Iel blocks a body shot from Steele.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steele, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nummer Tva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nummer Tva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramses Fiddlesticks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nummer Tva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tva works over Fiddlesticks's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Ramses Fiddlesticks has been cut.
Fiddlesticks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fiddlesticks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tva's half guard.
Tva is looking for a sweep. Fiddlesticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiddlesticks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tva defends it well.
Fiddlesticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Tva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tva is looking to improve his position.
Tva is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiddlesticks.
Tva trying to hold on to Fiddlesticks's head to control him but Fiddlesticks postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tva is trying to maintain the position but Fiddlesticks is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiddlesticks decides to return to a standing position.
Nummer Tva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tva throws a leg kick but Fiddlesticks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck for Fiddlesticks with that takedown attempt.
Tva throws a head kick but Fiddlesticks moves out of range.
Tva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fiddlesticks is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks looks for a takedown but Tva sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramses Fiddlesticks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiddlesticks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fiddlesticks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tva lands with an uppercut that bounces Fiddlesticks off the cage and back into range.
Tva thuds a left hand into Fiddlesticks's body.
Tva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fiddlesticks under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiddlesticks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tva cracks a nice hook into Fiddlesticks's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tva tries a head kick but it misses.
Tva lands a right hook to the body.
Tva lands a big uppercut and Fiddlesticks crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fiddlesticks looks OK. Tva waves Fiddlesticks back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiddlesticks avoids the head kick by Tva.
Fiddlesticks tries to counter with a takedown but Tva is quick to defend against it.
Tva cracks Fiddlesticks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fiddlesticks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tva finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fiddlesticks in his tracks.
Tva drops Fiddlesticks with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tva 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 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nummer Tva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rock Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Striking Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Down might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The battle. Rock Down could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Striking Partner's chin.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rock Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Striking Partner!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down tries to score with a low kick but Partner moves his leg out of the way.
Partner misses with a double jab
and Down counters with a shoot takedown. Partner fights it but they end up in guard.
Partner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Down manages to pass to side control.
Down takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Partner is looking to improve his position.
Partner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Down passes the guard and advances to mount!
Down is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Partner is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rock Down!
Our winner, Rock Down, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brynulf Age (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Jasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Age's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Get down on it. Jeremy Jasper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
180 lbs
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25
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brynulf Age!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Jasper!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Age. Age circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jasper darts in looking for a takedown but Age gets double underhooks and turns Jasper into the cage.
Jasper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Age moves out of range.
Age scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jasper wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Age thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Age has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jasper is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Age yanks on the arm and Jasper is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Age.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brynulf Age!
Brynulf Age decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arn Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arn Anderson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Williamson pushes him away.
Williamson with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Carl Williamson has been cut.
Williamson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson cracks Williamson with a big right hand and Williamson goes down!
Williamson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williamson pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Williamson goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Williamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williamson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williamson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Williamson's jaw. Williamson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Anderson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arn Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hell Bent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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18
252 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hell Bent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Borisov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Borisov duly obliges.
Vladimir Borisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borisov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bent has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bent has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Borisov.
Borisov feints a jab promting Bent to slip. Borisov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bent slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Borisov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bent throws a leg kick but Borisov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bent goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bent shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Borisov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bent working the body and head with strikes.
Borisov regains half guard.
Bent looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bent stalling away here and it's allowed Borisov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bent stopping the sweep attempt from Borisov.
Borisov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bent throwing strikes but missing.
Bent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bent trying to control the position from guard on top but Borisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bent working some strikes from top position.
Bent throws a big elbow that misses.
Borisov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bent is looking to work some ground and pound but Borisov has wrist control.
Bent is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bent cracks Borisov with a solid left hand.
Bent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Borisov's head.
Bent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bent distracts Borisov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borisov is rocked!
Bent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borisov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bent trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.
Bent is working Borisov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bent postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borisov is still in real trouble! Can Bent finish him?
Borisov is trying to keep Bent in close.
Borisov seems to have recovered his senses.
Bent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borisov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borisov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bent throwing strikes but missing.
Bent scoring with some ground and pound.
Borisov is looking to stand up but Bent isn't so interested in that idea.
Borisov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bent scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bent trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.
Bent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bent is one step ahead there.
Bent is working Borisov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borisov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bent throws an elbow that misses. Borisov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bent's guard. Nice move by Borisov!
Borisov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borisov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hell Bent will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Borisov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Borisov.
Borisov throws a sloppy head kick and Bent moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bent. Borisov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borisov lands a leg kick that knocks Bent off balance momentarily.
Borisov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Borisov looks to land a combination. Bent sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Borisov is looking to clinch.
Borisov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bent.
Borisov lands a lovely overhand right.
Borisov avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Borisov tenderised Bent's leg. Bent is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Borisov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Hell Bent has been cut.
A punch combination from Borisov misses.
Borisov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borisov misses with a series of wild punches.
Borisov is breathing heavily.
Bent throws a jab but it's blocked by Borisov.
Bent misses with a body kick.
Borisov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vladimir Borisov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Borisov is predictable there
and Bent counters with a single leg into guard. Borisov didn't expect that.
Borisov is wriggling around but Bent manages to pass to half guard.
Borisov taking some punishment here, with Bent in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bent winds up and cracks Borisov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bent lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bent working Borisov over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bent lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bent lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Borisov! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bent jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hell Bent!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pretty Boy Amirkhani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pretty Boy Amirkhani!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amirkhani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Amirkhani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wise tries to clinch up.
Wise just misses with a punch to the body.
Amirkhani throws out a counter right but Wise avoids it with no problem.
Wise tries to bum rush Amirkhani with a series of wild strikes but Amirkhani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wise loads up on a big right hand but Amirkhani slips the punch.
Wise moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wise tries to close the distance and clinch but Amirkhani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wise loads up on a big right hand but Amirkhani slips the punch.
Amirkhani jabs at Wise's body.
Amirkhani dips to his left and cracks Wise with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Wise misses the target.
Amirkhani scores with a hook to the body. Wise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wise has closed the distance and engaged Amirkhani in a clinch.
Wise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amirkhani's elbow.
Amirkhani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wise is rocked!
Wise misses with the head strike.
Oh Wise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amirkhani unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wise! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Amirkhani is unloading with more strikes now! Wise drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pretty Boy Amirkhani!
During a confident post fight interview, Pretty Boy Amirkhani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ethan McConor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jola Kaalipaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaalipaa has chosen Darude / Sandstorm as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
192 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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19
193 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan McConor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jola Kaalipaa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConor scores with a jab to the head.
McConor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaalipaa.
Nice jab there from McConor.
McConor catches Kaalipaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McConor swings for the body but Kaalipaa moves out of range.
McConor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConor digs a good body shot into Kaalipaa's ribs.
Kaalipaa shoots in for a takedown but McConor shows good takedown defense.
It looked like McConor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McConor scores with the left hand. Kaalipaa knows he should have avoided that one.
McConor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaalipaa.
McConor punishes Kaalipaa's body with a nice straight punch.
McConor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConor moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by McConor.
Kaalipaa is rocked!
McConor fakes the body blow, causing Kaalipaa to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kaalipaa goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethan McConor!
After winning the bout, Ethan McConor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jola Kaalipaa spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank for all.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Kravac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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19
198 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Great elbows
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clinton's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($50 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clinton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clinton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kravac circles away.
Clinton throws a jab when Kravac was well out of range.
Clinton tries to clinch up but Kravac circles away and keeps his distance.
Kravac shoots in but Clinton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kravac fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kravac fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravac shoots for a takedown but Clinton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clinton gets a clinch.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clinton to keep the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kravac avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kravac takes an elbow to the temple.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kravac letting Clinton take a breather here.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but Clinton has him pressed against the cage.
Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Kravac leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac fails to pull guard.
Kravac blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clinton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Kravac blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinton misses with an elbow strike.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on Clinton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Kravac in his tracks for a moment.
Kravac blocks an elbow strike.
Kravac wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
Kravac avoids the elbow strike from Clinton, against the cage.
Kravac avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Kravac pulls guard effortlessly.
Clinton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clinton pushes Kravac up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
Kravac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clinton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kravac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kravac dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravac avoids the elbow strike from Clinton, against the cage.
Kravac blocks an elbow strike.
Kravac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clinton walks away with a smile on his face. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin Clinton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clinton moves into range and clinches up with Kravac.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kravac blocks the elbow strike.
Clinton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kravac blocks an elbow strike.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Samuel Kravac's cut is getting worse.
Clinton gets underhooks to prevent Kravac's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Kravac's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kravac avoids the elbow strike from Clinton, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Clinton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clinton pushes Kravac up against the cage in a clinch.
Kravac dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Kravac is working for takedown but Clinton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clinton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kravac dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clinton stalling.
Clinton leaning against his opponent.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martin Clinton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kravac up against the cage.
Clinton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Kravac avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Kravac leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Kravac in his tracks for a moment.
Kravac tries to score a body lock takedown but Clinton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kravac's brow.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Kravac 's eye.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clinton misses with an elbow strike.
Kravac avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clinton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Kravac in his tracks for a moment.
Kravac blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
Samuel Kravac's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Kravac 's eye.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kravac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Samuel Kravac's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kravac dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton has Kravac pressed against the cage.
Kravac takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Kravac dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kravac avoids the elbow strike from Clinton, against the cage.
Clinton lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Kravac's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martin Clinton!
Martin Clinton is the new middleweight champion!
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