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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rockmeteller Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Pekkarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jeeves and Wooster. Pekkarinen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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193 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rockmeteller Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lauri Pekkarinen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen lands with a good body shot.
Todd dips to his left and cracks Pekkarinen with an uppercut!
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd tries to move into range but Pekkarinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pekkarinen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Todd tries to clinch but Pekkarinen moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pekkarinen throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pekkarinen doesn't seem phased though.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd tries to counter by clinching up but Pekkarinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Pekkarinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Todd!
Todd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd lands a jab.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Todd scores with a jab.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
and Todd counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Todd working aggressively here.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pekkarinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land.
Pekkarinen gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land.
Pekkarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pekkarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen prevents a body shot from Todd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Todd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pekkarinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Todd after a bit of a struggle.
Todd blocks a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Todd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Pekkarinen.
Todd stops a takedown attempt from Pekkarinen.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd prevents a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pekkarinen digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Todd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Todd darts in and clinches Pekkarinen up against the cage.
Pekkarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd misses with some punches.
Pekkarinen is leaning against Todd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todds head.
Todd lands with a right to the head.
Pekkarinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Todd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pekkarinen misses with a body punch.
Pekkarinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Todd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rockmeteller Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pekkarinen lands a body shot.
Pekkarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Pekkarinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd dodges the punch combination from Pekkarinen.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Todd throws the left hand but Pekkarinen avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pekkarinen wants to break free but Todd has control.
A nice left hand lands by Todd.
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Rockmeteller Todd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Pekkarinen controls his hands.
Todd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pekkarinens head.
Todd scores with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd cracks Pekkarinen with a nice body shot.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action.
Pekkarinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Todd tries a body shot but Pekkarinen blocks it.
Todd scores with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen working aggressively here.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Pekkarinen gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd lands a shoulder strike.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses with some punches.
Pekkarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Todd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pekkarinen misses with some punches.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pekkarinen tries to break the clinch but Todd is controlling the position.
Pekkarinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pekkarinen tries to circle away but Todd has him pinned against the cage.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Todd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pekkarinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pekkarinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Todd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pekkarinen or not.
Pekkarinen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Todd clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pekkarinen misses with an elbow to the head.
Will Pekkarinen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pekkarinen throwing sloppy strikes.
Todd covering up well and avoiding damage.
Todd tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen struggling to land strikes to the head as Todd covers up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen keeps control of the position easily here as Todd tries to buck him off.
Rockmeteller Todd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Todd covering up well under a series of strikes from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen missing with strikes.
Pekkarinen connects with a big shot to the side of Todd's head.
Pekkarinen is landing with strikes. Todd can't take much more of this.
Pekkarinen misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd catches Pekkarinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todd moves out of range as Pekkarinen throws a body kick.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd jabs Pekkarinen right on the nose. Pekkarinen blinks but takes it well.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pekkarinen.
Todd tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Pekkarinen pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkarinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pekkarinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekkarinen throws a combination that misses
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pekkarinen at a distance.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Pekkarinen catches Todd right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd throws a solid leg kick but Pekkarinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Todd.
Pekkarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pekkarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pekkarinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
and Todd counters with an outside leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pekkarinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pekkarinen tries to bum rush Todd with a series of wild strikes but Todd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Todd.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice strike.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Todd slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Pekkarinen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
A jab from Pekkarinen misses.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pekkarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pekkarinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd staying out of range there.
Nice body kick from Todd.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Pekkarinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pekkarinen throws a fast counter high kick but Todd manages to duck under it in time.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen connects with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Todd.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pekkarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rockmeteller Todd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd feints and then cracks Pekkarinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pekkarinen down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pekkarinen. That's going to slow Todd down.
Pekkarinen with a nice cross.
Todd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekkarinen moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Pekkarinen blocks a head kick by Todd.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range nicely.
Pekkarinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pekkarinen. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Todd.
Pekkarinen throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd wants to clinch up but Pekkarinen keeps it at a distance.
Pekkarinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd swinging wildly here.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pekkarinen.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to the head.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pekkarinen scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Pekkarinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Todd throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd sizes up Pekkarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Pekkarinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pekkarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd throws a sloppy body shot
and Pekkarinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Todd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Pekkarinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd closes the distance and pushes Pekkarinen back into the cage.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Todd pushes Pekkarinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen is trying to break free.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Pekkarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Todd controls his hands.
Todd blocks a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd misses with some punches.
Todd working aggressively here.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Todd avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the cage.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Todd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Todd works on Pekkarinen's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Pekkarinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen thumps Todd with a low kick.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Pekkarinen seems unphased.
Pekkarinen walks into a left hand.
Todd gets a clinch.
Todd lands a right hand.
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pekkarinen counters with a series of strikes. Todd will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch but Pekkarinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Pekkarinen as he connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pekkarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd fakes the leg kick and cracks Pekkarinen in the body.
Pekkarinen scores with a kick to the body.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pekkarinen wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Pekkarinen avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pekkarinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd tries to clinch up but Pekkarinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Pekkarinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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!
Todd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pekkarinen.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Pekkarinen.
It appears Todd was looking to counter with a kick there.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Todd swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Todd throws a nice head kick!
Pekkarinen walks into a jab.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pekkarinen's head backwards.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Pekkarinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pekkarinen lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd misses with a kick to the body
and Pekkarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pekkarinen gets tackled into the cage by Todd. Todd maintains the clinch.
Pekkarinen wants to break free but Todd has control.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Pekkarinen lands a body shot.
Pekkarinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pekkarinen.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pekkarinen gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Pekkarinen tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Pekkarinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Todd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pekkarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Todd works on Pekkarinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Pekkarinen misses with the head strike.
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lauri Pekkarinen.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
A less than humble Rockmeteller Todd misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Krakowiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krakowiak has chosen O.S.T.R & Kasta - Dzis ide walczyc mamo as his entrance music. Sean Tallon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jacek Krakowiak's chin.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacek Krakowiak!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Krakowiak if he has to take too many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Krakowiak.
Krakowiak loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
Donk. Tallon catches Krakowiak right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krakowiak. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krakowiak scores with the left hand. Tallon knows he should have avoided that one.
Tallon throws a wild body kick that Krakowiak sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Krakowiak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tallon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krakowiak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon with a nice cross.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body.
Krakowiak misses with a left hand
and Tallon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krakowiak is rocked!
Krakowiak throws a jab when Tallon was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tallon misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krakowiak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon checks a leg kick.
Tallon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tallon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Tallon scores with a kick to the body.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tallon swings for the body but Krakowiak moves out of range.
Tallon throws a looping overhand right but Krakowiak ducks down to avoid it.
Tallon blocks a head kick by Krakowiak.
Tallon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Tallon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krakowiak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Krakowiak moved away.
Tallon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tallon is looking to slow Krakowiak down with leg kicks.
Krakowiak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tallon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krakowiak scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krakowiak is still on wobbly legs! Can Tallon finish him?
Good exchange - Krakowiak coming out on top.
Krakowiak seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krakowiak lands with a straight right. Tallon didn't see that one coming.
Tallon delivers a nice body kick.
Tallon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A clash of legs there as Krakowiak blocks the low kick.
Tallon loads up on a big right hand but Krakowiak slips the punch.
Tallon lands a really nice looking cross but Krakowiak seems unphased.
Tallon tries to land a front kick but Krakowiak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tallon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krakowiak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tallon checks a leg kick.
Tallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krakowiak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowiak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tallon moves into range and clinches up with Krakowiak.
Krakowiak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krakowiak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tallon has time to react.
Krakowiak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tallon throws a front kick aimed at Krakowiak's knee but Krakowiak avoids it well.
Krakowiak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krakowiak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tallon tries to clinch but Krakowiak moves out of range.
Krakowiak swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallon.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tallon. Krakowiak shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakowiak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tallon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krakowiak.
A little jabbing left from Krakowiak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowiak.
Krakowiak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Tallon there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krakowiak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tallon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krakowiak's sensitive parts.
Krakowiak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good leg kick by Tallon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krakowiak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallon swings widly with a right hand
and Krakowiak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tallon misses the target.
Krakowiak throws out a counter right but Tallon avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krakowiak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallon, right into the meat.
Tallon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak blocks a leg kick.
Tallon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krakowiak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krakowiak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krakowiak can do to turn this around?
Tallon misses with a low kick.
A combination from Krakowiak does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krakowiak. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowiak blocks the body kick.
Krakowiak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tallon misses with a hook. Krakowiak ducked under it nicely.
Sean Tallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Krakowiak scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowiak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Tallon - just one landing.
Tallon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krakowiak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tallon.
Krakowiak connects with a right hand. Tallon shakes it off.
Krakowiak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krakowiak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sean Tallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tallon loads up on a big right hand but Krakowiak slips the punch.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krakowiak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Tallon blocks the low kick.
Tallon tries to counter by clinching up but Krakowiak breaks away and moves out of range.
Tallon thuds his right hand into Krakowiak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krakowiak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tallon.
Krakowiak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon tries to land a front kick but Krakowiak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon moves to clinch but Krakowiak breaks away
and Krakowiak counters with a nice uppercut.
Krakowiak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krakowiak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krakowiak throws a shot from downtown. Tallon moves away and avoids it.
Tallon scores with the left hand. Krakowiak knows he should have avoided that one.
Tallon pushes Krakowiak away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tallon.
Tallon tries to move into range but Krakowiak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krakowiak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Krakowiak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowiak misses with a right hand
and Tallon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tallon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krakowiak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Krakowiak misses its intended target.
Tallon lands a leg kick that knocks Krakowiak off balance momentarily.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krakowiak moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Krakowiak. That snapped Tallon's head back.
Tallon scores with a kick to the body.
Krakowiak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krakowiak tries to move into range but Tallon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tallon tries to land a body kick
and Krakowiak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tallon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Krakowiak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krakowiak throws a shot from downtown. Tallon moves away and avoids it.
Tallon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon cracks a nice hook into Krakowiak's ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tallon - that will leave a mark!
Some bone on bone action there as Krakowiak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Krakowiak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krakowiak punishes Tallon's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Krakowiak.
Tallon lands with an uppercut that bounces Krakowiak off the cage and back into range.
Krakowiak slips a straight right by Tallon.
Tallon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Krakowiak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tallon misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon 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.
Krakowiak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tallon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krakowiak misses with a head kick.
Tallon lands a jab to Krakowiak's midsection.
Krakowiak misses the jab.
A big right from Tallon misses.
Tallon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tallon lands a big right hand that sends Krakowiak crashing to the mat! Tallon stays standing though and waves Krakowiak back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krakowiak throws a head kick that misses.
Tallon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krakowiak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tallon lands with a good body shot.
Tallon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tallon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krakowiak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krakowiak looks to score with a jab to the body but Tallon is just out of range.
Tallon instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
Krakowiak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krakowiaks head.
Krakowiak blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Krakowiak's ribcage. Krakowiak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
A short left from Tallon.
Tallon lands a big right hand that drops Krakowiak! The killer instinct kicks in and Tallon finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tallon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Tallon!
Sean Tallon retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Sean Tallon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Niemayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukas Niemayer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lamont Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemayer with a nice cross.
Hawkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A good leg kick by Hawkins.
Good leg kick by Hawkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Niemayer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawkins tries to work over Niemayer's front leg with a kick but Niemayer checks it.
Hawkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hawkins throws a right hand that misses
and Niemayer counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins scores with a body shot.
Hawkins lands a leg kick that knocks Niemayer off balance momentarily.
Jab from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Niemayer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawkins's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niemayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Niemayer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Niemayer looks for the body kick but Hawkins saw that one coming.
Niemayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Niemayer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Niemayer 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.
Niemayer misses with a low kick.
Niemayer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Niemayer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
Niemayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins walks into a straight right hand from Niemayer.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Niemayer moves away and avoids it.
Hawkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Niemayer.
A little feinted left hand from Niemayer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawkins throws a chopping leg kick but Niemayer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Niemayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawkins moves away from the strike by Niemayer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawkins! But no joy.
A slow jab from Niemayer misses its intended target.
Hawkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niemayer's sensitive parts.
Niemayer throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Niemayer is just out of range.
Niemayer looks to land a right hand but Hawkins moved out of range.
Hawkins feints and then cracks Niemayer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niemayer down.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins misses the body punch
and Niemayer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Hawkins.
Hawkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Niemayer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Niemayer
and Hawkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Niemayer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hawkins's head.
Niemayer ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins takes one to the side of the head.
Hawkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Niemayer counters with a nice right hand that sends Hawkins toppling to the canvas! Hawkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Niemayer finish him?!
Hawkins is rocked!
Hawkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Niemayer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawkins's knee momentarily.
Hawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Niemayer finish him?
Hawkins walks straight into a right hand from Niemayer - that's dropped him! Niemayer jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hawkins from any more punishment! Hawkins complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lukas Niemayer!
Lukas Niemayer retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Lukas Niemayer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Lamont Hawkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas comes to the cage accompanied by Go For a Soda by Kim Mitchell. Linhares has chosen Los Sicarios, Sokol, Koras - A veces as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Linhares!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linhares cracks Douglas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Douglas wants to slow Linhares down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Linhares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Douglas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Douglas there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut.
Linhares moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Douglas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Douglas walks into a left hand.
Linhares throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
It looked like Douglas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Linhares misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely.
Douglas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Linhares misses the target.
It looked like Douglas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linhares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Hector Linhares has been cut.
Linhares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Linhares scores with the left hand. Douglas knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Linhares misses.
Linhares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Douglas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linhares.
Hector Linhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Linhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Linhares 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.
Linhares lands a nice shot that snaps Douglas's head back.
Linhares looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range.
A low kick from Douglas is predictable there
and Linhares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linhares.
Douglas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Linhares just manages to avoid it.
Linhares lands the left hand.
Douglas throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. Linhares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Douglas misses with a low kick as Linhares jumps back.
Linhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
Douglas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Linhares is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Douglas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Linhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Linhares throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Linhares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares throws a sloppy head kick and Douglas moves out of range easily.
Douglas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Linhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Linhares.
Linhares throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Linhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Linhares misses with a hook
letting Douglas counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Linhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Linhares misses the shot to the body.
Douglas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Linhares misses with a kick to the body
and Douglas counters with a right hand to the body.
Linhares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a sloppy body shot
and Linhares counters with a right hand to the body.
Douglas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Linhares.
Douglas throws a leg kick which misses Linhares's front leg but catches the back leg as Linhares tries to avoid it.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Linhares.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linhares moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Douglas misses.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Linhares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Douglas circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Linhares dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Linhares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Linhares slips under a jab.
Linhares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Douglas.
The fighters circle momentarily. Linhares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Linhares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linhares takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Douglas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linhares.
Douglas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Linhares throws a jab when Douglas was well out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Douglas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linhares.
Douglas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Linhares misses the target.
Linhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Douglas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Linhares throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
It appears Douglas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Linhares misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Linhares as he connects with a hook.
Douglas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares throws an off balance right hand
and Linhares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Linhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linhares throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Linhares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Linhares fails to land with a series of punches.
It appears Douglas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Douglas slips a jab from Linhares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to keep at a distance but Linhares has taken the fight into the clinch.
Linhares working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Linhares misses with some punches.
Linhares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linhares lands a left hand.
Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Linhares lands with a slapping head kick.
Jack Douglas's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Douglas misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Linhares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Douglas takes a swing at Linhares's ribcage but misses.
Linhares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linhares throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas slips under a jab.
Douglas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Linhares just manages to avoid it.
Linhares blocks a leg kick.
Linhares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Douglas has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linhares darts in trying to clinch
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Douglas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Linhares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Linhares scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Linhares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Linhares darts in and clinches Douglas up against the cage.
Douglas blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Linhares pushes Douglas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Linhares pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Douglas lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Linhares fails to land.
Linhares breaks from the clinch.
Linhares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linhares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linhares misses with a hook
and Douglas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Douglas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Douglas throws a hook but Linhares avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares misses with a straight left.
Douglas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Linhares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab lands there for Douglas.
Linhares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Linhares takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hector Linhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas catches Linhares napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Linhares to the canvas!
Linhares is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas loads up on a big left hand. Linhares felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Douglas looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Linhares can't hide his disappointment, as Douglas celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Douglas!
Jack Douglas made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mase Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I didnt sleep with your woman. Silas Monk will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mase Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silas Monk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Force scores with a decent looking hook.
Monk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Force uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monk.
Monk throws a right hand that misses
and Force connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Force looks to land a left hand but Monk moved out of range nicely.
Monk misses with a head kick.
Force swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Force misses the jab.
A head kick from Monk lands but Force takes it in his stride.
Monk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Silas Monk has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monk struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Force stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monk throws a punch but it's blocked by Force.
Monk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Force or not.
Monk lands with a light punch inside.
Monk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Force lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monk scores with a shoulder strike.
Force trying to stall but Monk improves his position.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Monk controls his hands.
Monk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Force scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
Monk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force trying to control the position but instead, Monk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Force into the cage.
Monk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Monk.
Force tries to stall but Monk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
A body shot lands from Monk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monk can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Monk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Monk as Force tries to tie him up.
Monk tries a body shot but Force blocks it.
Monk misses with a punch to the body.
Force lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monk backwards.
Monk misses with the head strike.
Monk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Force lands a left hand.
Force blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Force.
Monk working aggressively here.
Force softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monk tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Force.
Monk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Force's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monk blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Force.
Monk is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Force scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monk is still on wobbly legs! Can Force finish him?
Good body shot from Force.
Force lands a big right hand that drops Monk! The killer instinct kicks in and Force finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Force!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mase Force!
Our winner, Mase Force, 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.
In defeat, Silas Monk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Think he crapped his pants 1st time I hit him...He end me so fast so he can go get cleaned up....'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavey Beaumont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tinashe Chukwuma (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavey Beaumont!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chukwuma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chukwuma throws a low kick, looking for Beaumont's leg but Beaumont calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Beaumont on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chukwuma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beaumont getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beaumont swinging wildly here.
Beaumont throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chukwuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chukwuma scores with a body shot.
That kick from Chukwuma tenderised Beaumont's leg. Beaumont is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beaumont moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beaumont chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chukwuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beaumont throws out the jab.
Chukwuma is looking to slow Beaumont down with leg kicks.
Chukwuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beaumont moves away.
Beaumont throws out a powerful jab.
Beaumont wants to clinch.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaumont on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chukwuma. Chukwuma obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut.
Beaumont cracks Chukwuma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beaumont throws a head kick that misses.
Beaumont is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab lands there for Beaumont.
Beaumont has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chukwuma manages to break the clinch.
Beaumont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chukwuma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chukwuma throws a push kick but Beaumont slaps the foot to one side.
Chukwuma 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.
Chukwuma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a series of punches but Beaumont avoids them all with ease.
Beaumont is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chukwuma connects with an inside leg kick.
Chukwuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chukwuma throws a looping overhand right but Beaumont ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beaumont moves out of range of the strikes.
Beaumont fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chukwuma just manages to avoid it.
Beaumont takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beaumont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwuma lands a nice looking body kick.
Beaumont tries to move into range but Chukwuma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont tests Chukwuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beaumont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chukwuma moves away.
Chukwuma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beaumont's head.
Chukwuma lands a jab to the nose.
Chukwuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beaumont.
Beaumont lands a jab to the nose.
Beaumont moves out of range of the leg kick from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma defending well as Beaumont loads up on a big left hand.
Beaumont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beaumont cracks Chukwuma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chukwuma scores with a hook to the body. Beaumont takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beaumont is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A cross from Beaumont lands.
Beaumont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beaumont connects with a nice looking jab.
Chukwuma scores with a jab to the body.
Beaumont explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. Beaumont saw that one coming.
Chukwuma scores with a jab.
Beaumont slips a straight right by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma lands a glancing blow to the side of Beaumont's head.
Beaumont misses with a straight left.
Beaumont 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.
Beaumont goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chukwuma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Beaumont on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chukwuma blocks a jab.
Beaumont throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Beaumont on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beaumont misses with a body shot.
Chukwuma blocks a low kick nicely.
Chukwuma misses with a body kick.
Beaumont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beaumont misses with a looping left.
Chukwuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chukwuma throws a low kick but Beaumont moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beaumont. Chukwuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chukwuma with a jab.
Chukwuma connects with a single shot there.
Chukwuma throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beaumont misses with the head strike.
Chukwuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beaumont tries to clinch up.
Beaumont scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Beaumont misses
and Chukwuma counters with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chukwuma.
Beaumont fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chukwuma blocks a jab.
Beaumont blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beaumont.
Beaumont on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chukwuma. Chukwuma obviously looking to wear him down.
Chukwuma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chukwuma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Beaumont does no damage.
Chukwuma cracks the inside of Beaumont's front leg.
Chukwuma throws a wild body kick that Beaumont sees coming a mile off.
Beaumont connects with a solid leg kick.
Beaumont tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chukwuma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tinashe Chukwuma will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beaumont tries to close the distance and clinch but Chukwuma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beaumont jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chukwuma lands a right hook to the body.
Beaumont steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chukwuma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBeaumont.
Chukwuma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chukwuma moves out of range as Beaumont throws a body kick.
Beaumont wants to clinch up but Chukwuma keeps it at a distance.
Beaumont 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.
Beaumont wants to clinch.
Chukwuma checks a leg kick.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but Beaumont sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chukwuma misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chukwuma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beaumont stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chukwuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chukwuma throws the left hand but Beaumont avoids the punch easily.
Beaumont was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chukwuma avoids the head kick by Beaumont.
Beaumont tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick which misses Beaumont's front leg but catches the back leg as Beaumont tries to avoid it.
Chukwuma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beaumont is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick
and Beaumont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beaumont misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chukwuma is looking to slow Beaumont down with leg kicks.
Beaumont throws a head kick but Chukwuma moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beaumont.
Beaumont misses the shot to the body.
Chukwuma slips under a jab from Beaumont.
Beaumont has closed the distance and engaged Chukwuma in a clinch.
Beaumont misses with a knee strike.
Chukwuma lands a body punch.
Chukwuma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beaumont throws a sloppy head kick and Chukwuma moves out of range easily.
Beaumont looks to score with a jab to the body but Chukwuma is just out of range.
Chukwuma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma throws the kick towards the body but Beaumont avoids it.
Beaumont throws a head kick that misses.
Beaumont throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chukwuma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beaumont at a distance.
Chukwuma slips a jab from Beaumont.
Chukwuma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chukwuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chukwuma tries to land a front kick but Beaumont steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chukwuma throws a shot from downtown. Beaumont moves away and avoids it.
Beaumont throws a poor cross that misses
and Beaumont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but Beaumont checks it.
Chukwuma checks a leg kick.
Beaumont scores with a head kick.
Chukwuma throws a front kick that sends Beaumont stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chukwuma.
Beaumont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwuma connects with an inside leg kick.
Chukwuma connects with a solid leg kick.
Beaumont slips a straight right by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beaumont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beaumont moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chukwuma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chukwuma looks for the body kick but Beaumont saw that one coming.
Chukwuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beaumont. That did some damage!
Beaumont is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beaumont lands a head kick!
Chukwuma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beaumont misses with a body kick.
Chukwuma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beaumont.
Chukwuma misses with the body kick
letting Beaumont counter with a right hand.
Beaumont checks a leg kick.
Beaumont throws a looping overhand right but Chukwuma ducks down to avoid it.
Beaumont tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beaumont 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.
Beaumont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chukwuma misses with a straight right.
Chukwuma sizes up Beaumont with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chukwuma misses with a leg kick.
Beaumont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwuma.
Beaumont is looking to score with low kicks.
Beaumont misses with a head kick.
Beaumont throws the left hand but Chukwuma avoids the punch easily.
Chukwuma cracks Beaumont with an open hand slap.
Beaumont moves in looking to clinch but Chukwuma pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Beaumont.
Beaumont cracks Chukwuma with an open hand slap.
Beaumont with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. Beaumont saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beaumont blocks the body kick.
Chukwuma avoids the head kick by Beaumont.
Beaumont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Beaumont catches Chukwuma right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tinashe Chukwuma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chukwuma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beaumont misses with a head kick.
Beaumont chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chukwuma can pounce on him.
Chukwuma throws a body kick that misses.
Beaumont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma needs to keep his hands up - Beaumont had a free shot at his head there.
Chukwuma blocks a head kick by Beaumont.
Beaumont throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chukwuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chukwuma swats away the attempt to clinch by Beaumont.
Chukwuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beaumont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chukwuma throws a wild body kick that Beaumont sees coming a mile off.
Beaumont appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaumont checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chukwuma looks for the body kick but Beaumont saw that one coming.
Chukwuma misses with a leg kick
and Beaumont counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chukwuma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Beaumont tenderised Chukwuma's leg. Chukwuma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chukwuma tries to work over Beaumont's front leg with a kick but Beaumont checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chukwuma. Beaumont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beaumont steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chukwuma.
Beaumont throws a solid leg kick but Chukwuma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beaumont.
Beaumont lands with a good body shot.
Chukwuma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beaumont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwuma.
Beaumont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chukwuma jabs Beaumont to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. Beaumont saw that one coming.
Chukwuma gets tackled into the cage by Beaumont. Beaumont maintains the clinch.
Beaumont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Beaumont.
Chukwuma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Cavey Beaumont has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chukwuma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Chukwuma.
Beaumont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beaumont.
Beaumont lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma lands an elbow that stopped Beaumont in his tracks for a moment.
Chukwuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chukwuma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beaumont checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chukwuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Beaumont is just out of range.
Chukwuma tries to score with a low kick but Beaumont moves his leg out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Chukwuma there.
Beaumont tests Chukwuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beaumont throws a poor cross that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beaumont misses with a leg kick.
Chukwuma moves away from the strike by Beaumont.
Chukwuma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beaumont has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beaumont throws a good cross that connects.
Chukwuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaumont manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beaumont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwuma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chukwuma lands with a nice body kick.
Chukwuma cracks the inside of Beaumont's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chukwuma. Beaumont does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beaumont throws out the jab.
Chukwuma only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Beaumont throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Chukwuma to counter with a crisp jab.
Beaumont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chukwuma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Beaumont as he connects with a hook.
Chukwuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chukwuma blocks a head kick by Beaumont.
Beaumont moves out of range as Chukwuma throws a body kick.
Beaumont throws a low kick but Chukwuma avoids it.
Beaumont moves out of range as Chukwuma throws a body kick.
Chukwuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beaumont slips a jab from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a nice shot that snaps Beaumont's head back.
Beaumont tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaumont listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beaumont wants to clinch
and Chukwuma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beaumont lands with a shot to the body.
Beaumont buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beaumont throws a leg kick but Chukwuma checks it.
Chukwuma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chukwuma throws a hook but Beaumont blocks it.
Chukwuma misses with a body kick.
Beaumont takes one on the button.
Beaumont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chukwuma throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chukwuma. Beaumont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beaumont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Chukwuma misses.
Beaumont throws a right and a left that Chukwuma avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chukwuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beaumont.
Chukwuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaumont manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beaumont feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beaumont stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chukwuma.
Beaumont swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tinashe Chukwuma really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cavey Beaumont's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chukwuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beaumont.
Beaumont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chukwuma manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chukwuma ducks under a wild hook from Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with a wild combination.
Chukwuma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beaumont throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Beaumont misses with a two punch combination.
Chukwuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chukwuma cracks the inside of Beaumont's front leg.
Chukwuma staying out of range there.
And Chukwuma responds with a good body kick, but Beaumont manages to step out the way in time.
Beaumont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chukwuma counters with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beaumont has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beaumont tries to move into range but Chukwuma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beaumont gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chukwuma connects with a solid leg kick.
Chukwuma swats away the attempt to clinch by Beaumont.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beaumont misses with a wild body shot.
Beaumont jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chukwuma flicks out a counter leg kick but Beaumont steps away.
Beaumont dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beaumont tries to bum rush Chukwuma with a series of wild strikes but Chukwuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chukwuma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beaumont.
Beaumont drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chukwuma lands a nice looking body shot.
Chukwuma misses with a kick to the body
and Beaumont counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaumont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chukwuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Beaumont counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chukwuma throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Chukwuma
and Beaumont counters with a straight right hand.
Chukwuma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beaumont takes a step back to recover.
Beaumont throws a head kick but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Beaumont backing away here, and Chukwuma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beaumont is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beaumont tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beaumont will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Beaumont is looking to clinch.
Chukwuma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beaumont checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beaumont is looking to counter punch.
Chukwuma throws a body punch but Beaumont moves out of range.
Beaumont misses with a hook to the body
and Chukwuma counters with an outside leg kick.
Chukwuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beaumont. That did some damage!
Beaumont misses with a double jab
enabling Chukwuma to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chukwuma checks a leg kick.
Chukwuma feints a counter leg kick.
Chukwuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chukwuma slips a jab from Beaumont.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chukwuma connects with a solid leg kick.
Beaumont moves into the clinch.
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beaumont pushes Chukwuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beaumont is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chukwuma is defending well for now.
Cavey Beaumont has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chukwuma misses with a knee to the head.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Beaumont.
Chukwuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beaumont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chukwuma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beaumont misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Chukwuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beaumont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beaumont doesn't manage to clinch there - Chukwuma circles away.
Beaumont avoids the body shot from Chukwuma.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaumont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Chukwuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chukwuma scores with a jab to the body.
Chukwuma lands with a hook. Beaumont tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Beaumont. That snapped Chukwuma's head back.
Chukwuma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beaumont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Beaumont.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chukwuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chukwuma tries to land a leg kick but Beaumont saw it coming and moves away.
Beaumont with a jab.
Chukwuma scoring well with a low kick there.
Chukwuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beaumont pushes Chukwuma up against the cage in a clinch.
Beaumont tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beaumont's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Chukwuma lands an uppercut.
Beaumont misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tinashe Chukwuma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cavey Beaumont's cut.
That's time! Beaumont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chukwuma cracks the inside of Beaumont's front leg.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot.
Beaumont looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Beaumont tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chukwuma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Beaumont blocks the leg kick.
Chukwuma throws out a leg kick but Beaumont moves out of range and Chukwuma only half commits.
Chukwuma lands a jab to Beaumont's midsection.
A low kick from Chukwuma misses
and Beaumont counters with a head kick. That will keep Chukwuma thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Beaumont moves out of range of the leg kick from Chukwuma.
Beaumont swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chukwuma misses with a low kick.
Beaumont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chukwuma only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chukwuma moves out of range as Beaumont throws a body kick.
Beaumont misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma connects with an inside leg kick.
Chukwuma misses with a combination
and Beaumont counters with a stiff right hand.
Beaumont misses with a head kick.
Beaumont tries to clinch up but Chukwuma circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Beaumont misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma connects with an inside leg kick.
Chukwuma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beaumont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chukwuma throws out the jab.
Chukwuma needs to keep his hands up - Beaumont had a free shot at his head there.
Beaumont misses with a hook.
Chukwuma takes one on the button.
Chukwuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chukwuma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Beaumont takes a kick to the side of the head.
Beaumont throws a nice looking combination but Chukwuma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beaumont throws a leg kick but Chukwuma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beaumont tries to clinch but Chukwuma is having none of it.
Beaumont is looking to chop away at Chukwuma's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Chukwuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beaumont pushes Chukwuma up against the cage in a clinch.
Chukwuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Beaumont scores with a sloppy right hand. Chukwuma should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma looks to land a body kick but Beaumont moved away.
It looked like Beaumont was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chukwuma.
Beaumont moves in looking to clinch but Chukwuma pushes him off.
Chukwuma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chukwuma scores with a body shot.
Chukwuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beaumont.
Chukwuma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chukwuma with a hook.
Chukwuma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Beaumont makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chukwuma really felt that one!
Beaumont avoids the head kick by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beaumont.
Beaumont checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beaumont is looking to counter punch.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beaumont.
Beaumont takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beaumont connects with a looping right hand.
Chukwuma motions for Beaumont to come forward. Chukwuma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beaumont is looking to counter punch.
Beaumont moves out of range of the strikes.
Cavey Beaumont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont staying out of range there.
Beaumont misses with a few strikes there.
Beaumont uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Beaumont on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beaumont lands with a kick to the temple. Chukwuma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chukwuma thuds his right hand into Beaumont's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chukwuma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beaumont looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beaumont lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chukwuma's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chukwuma.
Beaumont throws a jab but it's blocked by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a push kick but Beaumont slaps the foot to one side.
Chukwuma thows a leg kick but Beaumont checks it
and Beaumont counters with a series of strikes. Chukwuma will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Chukwuma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beaumont misses with a looping right.
Beaumont tries to score with a low kick but Chukwuma moves his leg out of the way.
Chukwuma motions for Beaumont to come forward. Chukwuma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beaumont smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chukwuma is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chukwuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Beaumont finish him?
Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beaumont.
Beaumont stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma seems to have recovered his senses.
Beaumont misses with a low kick as Chukwuma jumps back.
Tinashe Chukwuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chukwuma connects with a single shot there.
Beaumont lands a brutal head kick. Chukwuma looks out on his feet and Beaumont throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Cavey Beaumont!
Cavey Beaumont retains his super heavyweight title!
Cavey Beaumont took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'An yo exchoose was sonshinn!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappenahomma comes to the cage accompanied by Tatanka. Marshal has chosen ЦельРазгроl as his entrance music. Chief Tappenahomma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aleksei Marshal's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksei Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshal misses with a leg kick
letting Tappenahomma counter with a right hand.
It looks like Aleksei Marshal has been cut.
Marshal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Tappenahomma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marshal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Tappenahomma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marshal connects with a high kick.
It looks like Chief Tappenahomma has been cut.
Tappenahomma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marshal, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marshal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marshal is looking to control Tappenahomma's arms but Tappenahomma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marshal has his back to the cage.
Marshal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Tappenahomma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marshal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma gets through Marshal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marshal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Marshal.
Marshal is looking to break free of the clinch but Tappenahomma has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Tappenahomma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marshal lands with a left to the head.
Marshal lands a left hand.
Marshal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marshal fails to land.
Marshal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marshal tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marshal tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tappenahomma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marshal lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshal trying to stall but Tappenahomma improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal looking to stall.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappenahomma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marshal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marshal slowing the pace effectively.
Marshal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marshal's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marshal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marshal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tappenahomma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marshal can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Marshal.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Marshal avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Marshal takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Marshal.
Marshal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappenahomma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshal connects with a body shot that sends Tappenahomma's belly button to the back.
Tappenahomma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marshal misses with a straight right.
Tappenahomma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marshal misses with a leg kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a good, hard body kick but Marshal shrugs it off.
Marshal misses with an uppercut.
Marshal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tappenahomma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marshal manages to break the clinch.
Marshal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tappenahomma is able to avoid easily.
Marshal thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marshal's defenses.
That has opened up Aleksei Marshal's cut even more.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma works on Marshal's body with a couple of short punches.
Marshal swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma looking to throw knees to the head but Marshal is blocking nicely.
Marshal is looking to control Tappenahomma's arms but Tappenahomma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marshal has his back to the cage.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Marshal.
Tappenahomma lands a right hand.
Marshal blocks an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marshal's defenses.
Marshal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tappenahomma as Marshal tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chief Tappenahomma will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tappenahomma avoids the head kick by Marshal.
Aleksei Marshal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marshal looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Tappenahomma throws out a leg kick but Marshal moves out of range and Tappenahomma only half commits.
Marshal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tappenahomma.
Marshal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marshal wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma lands a jab to the nose.
Marshal is rocked!
Marshal throws a lazy body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshal is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappenahomma finish him?
Marshal misses with a left hand
and Tappenahomma rattles Marshal with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Marshal tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tappenahomma dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Marshal stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
Chief Tappenahomma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remi Highjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highjack has chosen The Outsider - A Perfect Circle as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Remi Highjack!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakoullis moves out of range as Highjack strikes.
Highjack on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Highjack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Highjack throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Highjack misses the shot to the body.
Highjack clobbers Kakoullis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been informed that Highjack 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.
Highjack misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a series of wild punches.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Highjack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Highjack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highjack. Highjack obviously looking to wear him down.
Highjack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Highjack takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kakoullis slips under a jab from Highjack.
Kakoullis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis scores with a push kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kakoullis there.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick that knocks Highjack off balance momentarily.
Kakoullis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kakoullis blocks a leg kick.
Highjack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kakoullis cracks Highjack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Highjack.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakoullis scoring well with a low kick there.
Kakoullis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Kakoullis coming out on top.
Highjack avoids the body shot from Kakoullis.
Highjack cracks a nice hook into Kakoullis's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highjack misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kakoullis counters with a solid body kick.
Kakoullis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Kakoullis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Highjack's hands.
Highjack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kakoullis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Highjack swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Highjack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Highjack throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highjack.
Kakoullis is looking to land body kicks.
Kakoullis tried to score with a low kick but Highjack checks it.
Kakoullis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakoullis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Highjack.
That kick from Highjack tenderised Kakoullis's leg. Kakoullis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kakoullis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Highjack is out of range.
Kakoullis jabs Highjack right on the nose. Highjack blinks but takes it well.
Highjack thows a leg kick but Kakoullis checks it
and Highjack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Highjack moves out of range as Kakoullis strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Highjack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Highjack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
Highjack throws an overhand right that lands on Kakoullis's shoulder, as Kakoullis tries to avoid the shot.
Kakoullis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Highjack.
Highjack motions for Kakoullis to come forward. Highjack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Highjack's calf.
A head kick misses from Highjack.
Kakoullis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kakoullis slips a straight right by Highjack.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Highjack.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Highjack's leg but Highjack calmly moves out of range.
Highjack works the jab nicely.
Highjack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kakoullis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Highjack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis avoids the head kick by Highjack.
Highjack looks to land a right hand but Kakoullis moved out of range.
Highjack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kakoullis misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highjack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Highjack moved away.
Highjack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Highjack walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis cracks Highjack with a right hand to the side of the head.
Highjack looks to throw a body kick
and Kakoullis counters with a crisp one two that drops Highjack! Kakoullis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Highjack to his feet! Highjack is in big trouble!
Highjack cracks Kakoullis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Highjack has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Highjack sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Highjack looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Highjack.
Kakoullis throws a series of punches but Highjack avoids them all with ease.
Kakoullis scores with a three punch combo!
Kakoullis throws a jab when Highjack was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kakoullis swings widly with a right hand
and Kakoullis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Highjack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Highjack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Highjack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Highjack tries a quick counter leg kick but Kakoullis is wise to it.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Highjack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kakoullis's calf.
Highjack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kakoullis's sensitive parts.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Highjack strikes.
Highjack throws a hook but Kakoullis avoids it easily.
Highjack throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a push kick but Highjack slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Kakoullis misses
and Highjack counters with a series of strikes. Kakoullis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Highjack's head but Highjack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highjack.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
Highjack misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Kakoullis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick from Kakoullis misses.
Highjack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kakoullis misses with a two punch combination.
Highjack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Highjack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kakoullis checks it well.
Highjack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakoullis. Kakoullis obviously looking to wear him down.
Kakoullis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Highjack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kakoullis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis slips under a jab.
Kakoullis slips under a jab from Highjack.
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!
Highjack throws a leg kick
and Kakoullis counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highjack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Highjack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Highjack was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Highjack feints and then cracks Kakoullis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kakoullis down.
Highjack throws a lazy right hand but Kakoullis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Highjack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Highjack.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Highjack moves out of range.
Kakoullis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Highjack moves away from the strike by Kakoullis.
It seemed like Highjack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kakoullis scores with a jab. Highjack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Highjack throws a leg kick
and Kakoullis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Highjack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highjack's corner calls for a 1-2. Highjack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakoullis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the leg kick from Highjack.
A low kick from Highjack is predictable there
and Kakoullis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Highjack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kakoullis's head backwards.
Kakoullis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highjack.
Highjack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Highjack throws a body shot but no joy.
Highjack checks a leg kick nicely.
Highjack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kakoullis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kakoullis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Highjack blocks the leg kick.
Highjack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Highjack's head.
Kakoullis throws a chopping leg kick but Highjack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highjack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highjack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Highjack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Highjack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid body kick from Highjack.
Highjack throws out a loose jab but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakoullis throwing a counter right hand but Highjack manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis connects with a high kick.
Kakoullis lands with a cross.
Kakoullis's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakoullis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Highjack is rocked!
Highjack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Highjack walks into a left hand.
Highjack is still on wobbly legs! Can Kakoullis finish him?
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Highjack is out of range.
Highjack seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Highjack throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Kakoullis is looking to counter punch.
Highjack throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kakoullis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Highjack can do to turn this around?
Kakoullis throws a sloppy body shot
and Highjack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kakoullis's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Highjack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Highjack.
Kakoullis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Highjack catches Kakoullis right on the button with a cross.
Kakoullis lands a big head kick that sends Highjack tumbling to the mat! Kakoullis takes a step backwards and waves Highjack back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kakoullis looks to land a right hand but Highjack moved out of range.
Kakoullis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Highjack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Kakoullis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Highjack will feel that in the morning.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Highjack might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kakoullis has got the better of the exchanges.
Kakoullis misses with a hook. Highjack ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Highjack.
Kakoullis misses with a hook. Highjack ducked under it nicely.
Highjack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highjack moves out of range as Kakoullis throws a body kick.
Kakoullis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Highjack counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Highjack's calf.
Highjack checks a leg kick nicely.
Highjack just misses with a punch to the body.
Highjack misses with a low kick.
Highjack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Highjack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Highjack.
Good leg kick by Kakoullis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses.
Highjack flicks out a counter leg kick but Kakoullis steps away.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Highjack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kakoullis throws a head kick that Highjack semi-blocks.
Highjack lands a head shot.
Kakoullis throws an overhand right that lands on Highjack's shoulder, as Highjack tries to avoid the shot.
Kakoullis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Highjack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Highjack misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highjack throws a right and a left that Kakoullis avoids nicely.
Kakoullis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highjack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Highjack on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kakoullis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Highjack. Highjack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kakoullis scores with the left hand. Highjack knows he should have avoided that one.
Highjack moves out of range as Kakoullis throws a body kick.
Highjack throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Highjack saw that one coming.
Highjack steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Highjack.
Highjack scores with a leg kick.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Kakoullis misses with a looping left.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Highjack down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highjack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kakoullis slips under a jab.
Highjack defending well as Kakoullis loads up on a big left hand.
Kakoullis lands a slapping body shot.
Kakoullis misses the shot to the body.
Highjack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Highjack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kakoullis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Highjack avoids a kick to the body.
Highjack flicks out a counter leg kick but Kakoullis steps away.
Kakoullis drops Highjack with a beautiful combination! Highjack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kakoullis is looking for the KO!
Kakoullis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakoullis throws a solid leg kick but Highjack takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kakoullis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Highjack! But no joy.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
Kakoullis is looking to land body kicks.
Highjack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Highjack throws a chopping leg kick but Kakoullis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Highjack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highjack throws a front kick that sends Kakoullis stumbling back into the cage.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Highjack.
Highjack moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakoullis.
Highjack fails to land with a series of punches.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Highjack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kakoullis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Highjack has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Highjack and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Highjack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highjack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Highjack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
A clash of legs there as Kakoullis blocks the low kick.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Highjack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kakoullis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
You can see that Highjack has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Highjack moves out of range of the body kick.
Highjack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donk. Highjack catches Kakoullis right on the button with a cross.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Highjack.
Highjack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highjack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Highjack with a nice cross.
Kakoullis misses with a hook
and Highjack counters with a good low kick that Kakoullis was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
Highjack tests Kakoullis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kakoullis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kakoullis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Highjack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kakoullis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Highjack counter with a right hand.
Highjack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Highjack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis tried to counter with a leg kick but Highjack avoided it.
A swing and a miss from Highjack.
Highjack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kakoullis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Highjack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Highjack as he connects with a hook.
Kakoullis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Highjack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Highjack does it's job there.
Highjack misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis misses the body punch
and Highjack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kakoullis's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highjack misses with a hook. Kakoullis ducked under it nicely.
Kakoullis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Highjack.
Highjack looks to throw the jab but Kakoullis is out of range.
Kakoullis tries to land a body kick
and Highjack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakoullis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Highjack misses with a right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a good low kick that Highjack was not able to check.
Kakoullis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Highjack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Highjack misses with a low kick.
Highjack blocks the body kick.
Kakoullis thuds a left hand into Highjack's body.
Highjack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
Highjack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kakoullis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Highjack misses with a jab to the body
and Kakoullis counters with a series of strikes. Highjack will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kakoullis scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kakoullis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Highjack lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kakoullis takes a step back to recover.
Highjack looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
Highjack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Highjack throws a body kick that misses.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Highjack saw that one coming.
As Kakoullis backs off Highjack throws a huge counter combo but Kakoullis manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Highjack. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Highjack.
An inside leg kick from Kakoullis misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highjack throws a leg kick but Kakoullis moved away.
Crunch! Kakoullis slams his shin into Highjack's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Highjack.
Kakoullis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kakoullis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Highjack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kakoullis scrambles back to his feet.
Kakoullis lands with a shot to the body.
Highjack throws a looping overhand right but Kakoullis ducks down to avoid it.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Highjack counters with a stiff right hand.
Highjack misses with a low kick.
Kakoullis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kakoullis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Kakoullis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Highjack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Highjack dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Highjack throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Highjack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Highjack misses the shot to the body.
Highjack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kakoullis lands a glancing blow to the side of Highjack's head.
Highjack looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Kakoullis misses.
The fighters circling - Highjack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Highjack throws a series of punches but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Highjack sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Kakoullis.
Highjack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Highjack saw that one coming.
Highjack connects with a leg kick. Kakoullis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kakoullis lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highjack lands a right hook to the body.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kakoullis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Highjack slips a jab from Kakoullis.
Highjack swings for the body but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses
and Highjack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Highjack thows a leg kick but Kakoullis checks it
and Kakoullis counters with a straight right hand.
Highjack swings for the body but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Highjack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kakoullis throws out a loose jab but Highjack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kakoullis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Highjack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Highjack.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sotiris Kakoullis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Highjack. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Highjack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kakoullis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakoullis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Kakoullis tenderised Highjack's leg. Highjack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kakoullis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kakoullis defending well as Highjack loads up on a big left hand.
Kakoullis connects with a crisp jab.
Highjack throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis is looking to counter punch.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Highjack.
Highjack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Highjack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the body kick from Highjack.
A telegraphed right hand from Highjack misses the target.
Kakoullis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highjack.
Highjack sizes up Kakoullis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kakoullis throws a jab when Highjack was well out of range.
Highjack tries to land a front kick but Kakoullis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Highjack misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Kakoullis misses the target.
Remi Highjack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakoullis slips under a jab.
Kakoullis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Highjack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kakoullis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Highjack.
Kakoullis takes one to the chin there.
Highjack dips to his left and cracks Kakoullis with an uppercut!
Highjack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kakoullis pushes Highjack away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highjack blocks the body kick.
Highjack throws a hook to the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakoullis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis lands a jab.
Kakoullis lands with a hook. Highjack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Highjack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Highjack throws a hook but Kakoullis blocks it.
Kakoullis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Highjack avoids it.
Highjack blocks a low kick nicely.
Highjack misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Kakoullis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis lands with a kick to the temple. Highjack shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kakoullis. Highjack shrugs it off though.
Highjack throws a lazy uppercut
and Kakoullis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sotiris Kakoullis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kakoullis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sotiris Kakoullis!
Sotiris Kakoullis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Remi Highjack spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm too old for this shit.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashorov has chosen Hangar 18 as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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200 lbs
38 - 12 - 0 |
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34
194 lbs
27 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Beast.
Bashorov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bashorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Bashorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov lands a right hook to the body.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Bashorov.
Beast throws a hook but Bashorov avoids it easily.
Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashorov manages to avoid it.
Bashorov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beast getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Billy Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashorov throws out the jab.
Beast thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bashorov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bashorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beast works over Bashorov's head and body with a nice combination.
Beast has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Beast misses.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Bashorov punishes Beast's body with a nice straight punch.
Beast fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashorov manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Bashorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beast slips under a jab from Bashorov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beast.
Beast misses with a body shot.
Bashorov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bashorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Bashorov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast misses with a jab to the body
and Bashorov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Bashorov.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Beast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bashorov.
Beast swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Beast was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast staying out of range there.
Beast swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Beast missing with a left hand there. Bashorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Beast.
Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashorov jabs at Beast's body.
Bashorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Beast makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bashorov really felt that one!
Beast throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Beast throws a push kick but Bashorov slaps the foot to one side.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Beast misses with a body shot.
Bashorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Bashorov.
Bashorov slips a jab from Beast.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billy Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beast moves away.
Bashorov slips under a jab from Beast.
Beast looks to land a left hand but Bashorov moved out of range nicely.
Bashorov jabs Beast to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beast takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Bashorov misses.
Beast thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Bashorov lands a jab to the nose.
Bashorov throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Bashorov swings widly with a right hand
and Beast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bashorov cracks a nice hook into Beast's ribs.
Bashorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashorov cracks Beast with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bashorov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beast!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast is not content to let Bashorov control the position.
Beast on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Beast's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashorov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bashorov throws a series of punches but Beast avoids them all with ease.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Beast misses.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Karim Bashorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashorov.
Bashorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beast misses with a double jab.
Bashorov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beast with a body shot.
A jab from Beast misses.
Beast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bashorov goes for a double leg but Beast avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beast continues to drive forward.
Beast was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov connects with a jab.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Beast was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beast connects with a single shot there.
Bashorov ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov slips under a jab from Beast.
Beast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bashorov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bashorov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bashorov shoots in but Beast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Bashorov with that takedown attempt.
Billy Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Beast defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
Beast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beast misses with a double jab.
Beast misses with a left hand
and Bashorov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Beast is retaining full guard.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
Bashorov is looking to pass into half guard but Beast pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beast is in guard.
Bashorov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beast defends it easily.
Bashorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beast preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov has an active guard here but Beast has managed to pass into half guard.
Beast prevents Bashorov from improving his position.
Bashorov actively working from the bottom here.
Beast perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bashorov tries to get to full guard but Beast has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bashorov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beast's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beast's back!
Bashorov controlling well, preventing Beast from escaping the position.
Bashorov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Beast is defending well but eventually Bashorov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Beast has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karim Bashorov!
Karim Bashorov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Karim Bashorov, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itse Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandersson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now. Gymer Alexandersson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Itse Perkele's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itse Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandersson. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandersson moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perkele.
Alexandersson throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandersson moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Perkele misses
and Alexandersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Perkele.
Nice cross by Alexandersson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Alexandersson - just one landing.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alexandersson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alexandersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexandersson as he connects with a hook.
Alexandersson has Perkele up against the cage in a clinch.
Perkele breaks the clinch.
Perkele keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandersson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perkele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Perkele misses with a low kick as Alexandersson jumps back.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandersson moves away.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Alexandersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perkele looks for the body kick but Alexandersson saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexandersson as he connects with a hook.
Perkele lands with a kick to the temple. Alexandersson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandersson lands a nice shot that snaps Perkele's head back.
Alexandersson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexandersson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Perkele scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy body kick from Perkele
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandersson.
Alexandersson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perkele lands a head kick. Alexandersson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Perkele thumps Alexandersson with a low kick.
Nice cross by Alexandersson.
Perkele connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexandersson tries to clinch up.
Perkele thuds his right hand into Alexandersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perkele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body. Alexandersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a lazy body kick
and Alexandersson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexandersson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Perkele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Perkele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alexandersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexandersson blocks a leg kick.
Alexandersson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perkele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alexandersson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perkele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexandersson misses with some punches.
Alexandersson works on Perkele's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandersson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alexandersson tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Alexandersson back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkele is trying to force a seperation but Alexandersson has the dominant position.
Alexandersson has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Alexandersson lands a left hand.
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandersson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perkeles head.
Perkele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Perkele misses.
Alexandersson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
A lazy body kick from Alexandersson
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Alexandersson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alexandersson!
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandersson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexandersson throws out the jab.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gymer Alexandersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gymer Alexandersson'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.
Alexandersson avoids the head kick by Perkele.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perkele.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexandersson misses the target.
Alexandersson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perkele on the side of the head.
Good work by Alexandersson as he checks the leg kick.
Perkele misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Alexandersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexandersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Perkele is predictable there
and Alexandersson counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexandersson.
Perkele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Alexandersson checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Alexandersson throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Alexandersson moved out of range nicely.
Alexandersson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perkeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alexandersson misses with a straight left.
Alexandersson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perkele has time to react.
Perkele throws a sloppy body shot
and Alexandersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele 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.
Alexandersson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Perkele takes a step back to recover.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandersson misses with a body punch.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
Perkele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandersson checks the leg kick.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Alexandersson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Itse Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandersson moves out of range easily.
Alexandersson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perkele with a body shot.
Alexandersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele dodges the punch combination from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkele moves out of range as Alexandersson strikes.
Perkele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele tries to score with a low kick but Alexandersson moves his leg out of the way.
Alexandersson misses with a head kick.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson tries a low kick but Perkele avoids it.
Perkele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandersson! But no joy.
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
and Alexandersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexandersson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perkele scores with a nice head shot.
Perkele thumps Alexandersson with a low kick.
Alexandersson misses the shot to the body.
Perkele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alexandersson looks to land a combination but Perkele avoids it well.
Alexandersson ducks right into an uppercut from Perkele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson lands the left hand.
Perkele walks into a stiff left hand from Alexandersson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Perkele misses
and Alexandersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexandersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perkele.
Perkele throws a hook but Alexandersson avoids it easily.
Alexandersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Alexandersson moved out of range nicely.
Perkele blocks a head kick by Alexandersson.
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Alexandersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkele tries to work over Alexandersson's front leg with a kick but Alexandersson checks it.
Perkele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alexandersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perkele throws a front kick aimed at Alexandersson's knee but Alexandersson avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gymer Alexandersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gymer Alexandersson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Alexandersson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perkele with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Alexandersson blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandersson! But no joy.
A left lands for Perkele.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Perkele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perkele.
Alexandersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perkele throws the kick towards the body but Alexandersson avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Alexandersson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alexandersson checks a leg kick.
Perkele tries a low kick but Alexandersson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele misses with a shot to the body
and Alexandersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Alexandersson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alexandersson misses with a straight left.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandersson lands with an uppercut that bounces Perkele off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson rushes Perkele and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Alexandersson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perkele's efforts to push away.
Alexandersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perkele is rocked!
Alexandersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Perkele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexandersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perkele can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandersson controls the action.
Alexandersson can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Good body shot from Alexandersson.
Perkele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perkele seems to have got his legs back now.
Alexandersson looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandersson blocks a jab.
Alexandersson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkele's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexandersson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandersson drops Perkele onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Perkele is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Alexandersson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Perkele to his knees! Alexandersson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gymer Alexandersson!
A victorious Gymer Alexandersson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Itse Perkele spoke after the fight, saying 'Kemist 5x160Q'.
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