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Invidious Combat XXI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blacko Mangetesmorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sidney Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Simple Man. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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194 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Blacko Mangetesmorts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sidney Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangetesmorts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stevenson to the mat! Stevenson manages to get full guard.
Mangetesmorts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mangetesmorts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mangetesmorts postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stevenson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mangetesmorts, into his guard.
Stevenson wants to get up but he can't break Mangetesmorts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangetesmorts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevenson has managed to get both his arms back between Mangetesmorts's legs - danger averted.
Stevenson trying to control but Mangetesmorts is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stevenson preventing the sweep.
Stevenson wants to get up but he can't break Mangetesmorts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson stands up from Mangetesmorts's guard - Stevenson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mangetesmorts shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Mangetesmorts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mangetesmorts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Mangetesmorts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Mangetesmorts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mangetesmorts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blacko Mangetesmorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangetesmorts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangetesmorts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sidney Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangetesmorts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Mangetesmorts moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangetesmorts doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Mangetesmorts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stevenson counters with a left and a right that stings Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Mangetesmorts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mangetesmorts.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Mangetesmorts is out of range.
Stevenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sidney Stevenson dominated that round.
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.
Mangetesmorts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Mangetesmorts's body.
Nice cross by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Mangetesmorts avoids nicely.
Stevenson leaves Mangetesmorts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Blacko Mangetesmorts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevenson lands with a cross.
Sidney Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Mangetesmorts's ribs.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mangetesmorts. Mangetesmorts gets slowly back to his feet.
Mangetesmorts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mangetesmorts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands an overhand right.
It looks like Blacko Mangetesmorts has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangetesmorts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Mangetesmorts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangetesmorts shoots and misses
and Stevenson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blacko Mangetesmorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson connects with a nice looking jab.
Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mangetesmorts has time to react.
Mangetesmorts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
A shot to de liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
Stevenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidney Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Mangetesmorts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Mangetesmorts's ribs.
Stevenson connects with a body shot.
Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mangetesmorts's hands.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stevenson scores with a jab. Mangetesmorts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangetesmorts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stevenson thuds a left hand into Mangetesmorts's body.
Stevenson scores with a jab.
Mangetesmorts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Mangetesmorts with an uppercut!
Mangetesmorts is rocked!
Stevenson lands a big right hand that sends Mangetesmorts crashing to the mat! Stevenson stays standing though and waves Mangetesmorts back to his feet!
Oh Mangetesmorts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mangetesmorts looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stevenson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mangetesmorts. Stevenson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sidney Stevenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Spants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Wojarski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lou Spants has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lou Spants seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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230 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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248 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lou Spants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Wojarski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Spants, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wojarski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spants is trying to keep Wojarski in close.
Wojarski stops Spants from standing up.
Wojarski trying to control the position from guard on top but Spants is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wojarski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spants looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wojarski is one step ahead there.
Wojarski trying to control but Spants is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spants swings for the body but Wojarski moves out of range.
Spants cracks Wojarski with a good jab.
Spants throws a nice looking combination but Wojarski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Spants as Wojarski shoots in.
Wojarski connects with a single shot there.
Spants throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wojarski swinging wildly here.
Spants throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wojarski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Spants, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wojarski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spants napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wojarski misses with the ground and pound.
Wojarski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spants, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Spants's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wojarski working the ground and pound but Spants is defending the strikes.
Wojarski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wojarski working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojarski tries to advance to mount but Spants denies him.
Spants is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wojarski is controlling him well.
An elbow from Wojarski crashes against the mat.
Spants is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wojarski blocks a low kick nicely.
Wojarski looks to land a left hand but Spants moved out of range nicely.
Wojarski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spants but Spants pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheers as Spants lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wojarski doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spants displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Michal Wojarski has been cut.
Wojarski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spants tries to avoid it but Wojarski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spants to the ground. Spants escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lou Spants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Wojarski.
Wojarski looks gassed!
Wojarski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spants to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Spants is fighting to break Wojarski's control of his arms but Wojarski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spants wants to stand but Wojarski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wojarski pulls Spants in close to prevent any damage.
Wojarski wants to stand up but Spants is controlling him.
Spants preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spants trying to control the position from guard on top but Wojarski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wojarski has a closed guard, preventing Spants from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spants takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spants throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wojarski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spants sprawls well initially but Wojarski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wojarski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Spants is looking for a sweep. Wojarski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spants is refusing to be controlled, as Wojarski sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wojarski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Wojarski seems content to control.
Spants wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michal Wojarski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Wojarski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spants throws a body punch but Wojarski moves out of range.
Wojarski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spants just misses with a punch to the body.
Spants throws a head kick but Wojarski moves out of range.
Spants misses with a combination
and Wojarski counters with a shoot takedown. Spants fights it but they end up in guard.
Wojarski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spants swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wojarski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spants tries to strike from the bottom.
Wojarski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wojarski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wojarski trying to control the position from guard on top but Spants is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spants keeping full guard, as Wojarski tries to pass.
Wojarski is breathing heavily.
Wojarski stands and throws Spants's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spants is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wojarski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Spants!
Spants is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wojarski trying to control but Spants is having none of it.
Spants's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spants tries to lock up and control but Wojarski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spants holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wojarski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wojarski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Spants is on top in guard.
Wojarski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spants is one step ahead there.
Spants wants to control from the top but Wojarski keeps moving.
Wojarski has Spants pulled in close to control his posture.
Wojarski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spants is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wojarski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spants has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wojarski prevents Spants from getting the reversal.
Wojarski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wojarski throws a wild left hand from mount and Spants manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Wojarski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spants keeps working.
Wojarski is working for a submission of some sort.
Wojarski prevents Spants from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spants is not content to let Wojarski control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spants throws a series of punches but Wojarski moves out of range.
Spants tries to clinch up but Wojarski circles away and keeps his distance.
Wojarski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spants on the side of the head.
Spants takes a swing at Wojarski's ribcage but misses.
Wojarski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wojarski showed some decent athleticism there.
Spants is looking to control Wojarski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spants avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Wojarski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michal Wojarski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spants tries for a takedown but Wojarski circles away easily
and Wojarski counters with a left to the body.
Wojarski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spants swivels and escapes.
Wojarski ducks right into an uppercut from Spants.
Wojarski tries for a takedown but Spants circles away easily
and Spants counters by clinching up.
Spants is trying to drag Wojarski to the mat but Wojarski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wojarski is pressed up against the cage. Spants has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wojarski down to the mat. Wojarski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Spants. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wojarski shoots in looking for a takedown. Spants tries to sprawl out of it but Wojarski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spants manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wojarski has his takedown stuffed
and Spants counters with a takedown into side control.
Spants tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojarski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spants's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojarski gets back to full guard.
Wojarski wriggles free and stands up.
Spants swinging wildly here.
Wojarski scores with a takedown into Spants's guard.
Wojarski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spants is refusing to be controlled, as Wojarski sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojarski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spants is just riding it out for now. Wojarski eventually gives up the hold.
Wojarski trying to control from Spants's half guard. Spants has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lou Spants has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wojarski wants to control from the top but Spants keeps moving.
Spants wants to stand up but Wojarski is controlling him.
Spants had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wojarski defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojarski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wojarski pushes down on Spants's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wojarski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wojarski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spants tries to kick Wojarski off but Wojarski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wojarski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spants defends it well.
Spants is looking to improve his position.
Wojarski prevents Spants from standing back up.
Wojarski controlling the pace.
Wojarski trying to pass the guard but Spants defending well.
Spants is staying active underneath Wojarski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wojarski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spants has managed to free his arm - good work.
Michal Wojarski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wojarski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spants sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Wojarski.
I've got Wojarski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Wojarski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Sherk!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lotus misses with a wild combination.
Sherk avoids the body shot from Lotus.
Lotus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lotus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sherk is staying active underneath Lotus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sherk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sherk keeping full guard, as Lotus tries to pass.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk is looking for a triangle but Lotus pushes his legs off easily.
Lotus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lotus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sherk wants to sweep but no luck.
Sherk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lotus is aware though and is defending well.
Lotus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sherk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lotus works Sherk's body with a nice hook.
Lotus throws a body punch but Sherk moves out of range.
Lotus fails to land with a series of punches.
Sherk slaps away a takedown attempt from Lotus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sherk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lotus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lotus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lotus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lotus is looking to wear down Sherk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sherk misses with the combination.
Sherk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lotus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lotus's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lotus duly obliges.
It looks like Bryan Sherk has been cut.
Lotus connects with a right hand. Sherk shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lotus.
Lotus throws a nice looking combination but Sherk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lotus swings for the body but Sherk moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotus throws a right hand that Sherk ducks under and follows up with a left that Sherk also avoids with ease.
Sherk needs to keep his hands up - Lotus had a free shot at his head there.
Sherk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lotus counters with a shoot takedown. Sherk fights it but they end up in guard.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Sherk.
Lotus wants to get up but he can't break Sherk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lotus is breathing heavily.
Sherk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lotus manages to get himself to full guard.
Sherk wants to pass the guard but Lotus is keeping the position.
Sherk won't allow Lotus to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus controls Sherk momentarily but Sherk frees himself.
Sherk is pushing down on Lotus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lotus is fighting to maintain full guard but Sherk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sherk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lotus is not content to let Sherk control the position.
Lotus wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Sherk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lotus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Sherk'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.
Lotus swinging wildly here.
Sherk looks for a takedown but Lotus sprawls well.
Sherk shoots in looking for a takedown. Lotus tries to sprawl out of it but Sherk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lotus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sherk.
Lotus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lotus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sherk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lotus taking a break here but Sherk is having none of it and regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus is thwarting Sherk's attempts to control the position.
Lotus is keen to just control but Sherk is a slippery customer.
Sherk gets back to full guard.
Lotus trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lotus looking to pass the guard.
Lotus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sherk is proving hard to escape from.
Lotus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherk is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lotus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lotus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lotus throws a jab but it's blocked by Sherk.
Sherk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lotus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sherk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk throws out a loose jab but Lotus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sherk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Lotus misses.
Lotus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sherk.
A slow jab from Sherk misses its intended target.
Lotus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sherk.
Lotus shoots and misses
and Sherk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sherk.
Lotus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sherk lands a couple of digs.
Sherk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lotus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk is looking to advance position but Lotus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lotus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sherk to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sherk shrugs it off.
Sherk is looking to get to half guard.
Sherk tries to improve his position but instead Lotus has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherk is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryan Sherk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bryan Sherk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lotus fails with the takedown
and Sherk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lotus's guard now.
Lotus looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lotus can't keep his opponent in guard - Sherk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sherk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lotus is looking for a sweep. Sherk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lotus is looking to get back to full guard here but Sherk has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sherk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lotus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bryan Sherk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus prevents Sherk from getting a body triangle.
Sherk working for the choke.
Lotus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sherk's guard. Nice work there by Lotus.
Lotus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
Lotus pushes down on Sherk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lotus trying to control the action but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Sherk is in trouble now - Lotus has advanced to mount!
Lotus wants to stand but Sherk is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk is looking to get to half guard.
Sherk gets back to half guard.
Sherk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lotus wants to pass to mount but Sherk is defending the position.
Sherk keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lotus is just content to waste time from the top position. Sherk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lotus trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Lotus wants to get up but he can't break Sherk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lotus stays in close to Sherk's body and controls the position.
Sherk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Sherk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sherk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Sherk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stav Ignacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Silvas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Silvas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stav Ignacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Silvas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignacio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silvas as he avoids it easily.
Silvas has Ignacio up against the cage in a clinch.
Silvas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ignacio.
Silvas dodges an elbow strike from Ignacio.
Silvas is pressed up against the cage. Ignacio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silvas down to the mat. Silvas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stav Ignacio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silvas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignacio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ignacio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silvas lands an elbow that stopped Ignacio in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Stav Ignacio has been cut.
Silvas taking a breather.
Silvas prevents the takedown attempt.
Silvas leaning against his opponent.
Ignacio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silvas pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ignacio is defended easily by Silvas.
Ignacio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silvas as he jumps to the side.
Ignacio is breathing heavily.
Ignacio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ignacio looking to pass the guard.
Silvas trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvas wants to stand up but Ignacio is controlling him.
Ignacio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ignacio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ignacio stopping the sweep attempt from Silvas.
Ignacio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silvas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignacio drops back looking for a leg! Silvas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silvas manages to kick Ignacio off! Ignacio jumps back into Silvas's guard.
Ignacio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silvas throws a head kick that Ignacio semi-blocks.
Silvas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvas cracks the inside of Ignacio's front leg.
Stav Ignacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignacio fails with the takedown.
Silvas clinches.
Ignacio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silvas landing knees to the head.
Silvas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silvas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silvas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ignacio's defenses.
Silvas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silvas landing knees to the head.
Silvas leaning against his opponent.
Silvas lands a nice knee to the body.
Silvas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silvas scores with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silvas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silvas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silvas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ignacio's defenses.
Silvas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silvas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ignacio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silvas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silvas looking to slow down the pace here.
Silvas effectively controlling the action here.
Silvas is pressed up against the cage. Ignacio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silvas down to the mat. Silvas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silvas tries to clinch up.
Thiago Silvas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silvas. Ignacio shrugs it off though.
Silvas moves in looking to clinch but Ignacio pushes him off.
Silvas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ignacio wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Silvas.
Silvas lands an elbow that stopped Ignacio in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silvas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silvas stalls.
Ignacio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silvas walks away with a smile on his face. Ignacio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvas wants to clinch.
Silvas wants to clinch.
Ignacio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ignacio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ignacio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ignacio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignacio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ignacio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ignacio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ignacio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Silvas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stav Ignacio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silvas has managed to clinch.
Silvas lands a nice elbow.
Silvas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silvas.
Ignacio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silvas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silvas lands an elbow inside.
Stav Ignacio's cut is getting worse.
Silvas connects with a knee to the head.
Silvas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ignacio's defenses.
Silvas misses with a knee to the head.
Silvas lands a nice elbow.
Ignacio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silvas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silvas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silvas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silvas prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stav Ignacio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silvas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silvas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silvas is trying to maintain a safe position but Ignacio gets an underhook and turns Silvas into the cage.
Silvas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ignacio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ignacio's defenses.
Silvas avoiding damage.
Ignacio tries to score a body lock takedown but Silvas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silvas lands a good knee to the midsection. Ignacio won't want to take too many of those.
Silvas lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ignacio.
Silvas tries to stall but Ignacio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silvas lands an elbow inside that Ignacio shrugs off.
Silvas with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silvas.
Ignacio tries for a takedown but Silvas manages to get underhooks.
Silvas prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Silvas.
Silvas lands a damaging elbow.
Ignacio looking for a takedown.
Silvas blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silvas obliges.
Ignacio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silvas prevents it.
Silvas is trying to maintain a safe position but Ignacio gets an underhook and turns Silvas into the cage.
Silvas landing knees to the body.
Silvas lands an elbow that stopped Ignacio in his tracks for a moment.
Silvas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silvas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio wants a takedown but no success here.
Ignacio wants a takedown.
Ignacio wants a takedown but no success here.
Thiago Silvas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silvas is looking to control Ignacio's arms but Ignacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silvas has his back to the cage.
Silvas gets underhooks to prevent Ignacio's takedown attempt.
Ignacio wants a takedown but no success here.
Ignacio is working for takedown but Silvas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silvas stalling against the cage.
Silvas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silvas lands an elbow that stopped Ignacio in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Silvas.
Ignacio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silvas scores a nice knee to the body.
Ignacio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silvas gets underhooks to prevent Ignacio's takedown attempt.
Silvas scores with a knee to the head.
Ignacio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silvas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silvas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silvas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Silvas lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio tries to score a body lock takedown but Silvas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ignacio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silvas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ignacio blocks it with crossed arms.
Silvas blocks an elbow strike from Ignacio.
Silvas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silvas missing with knees to the body.
Silvas tries to land knees in the clinch but Ignacio avoids the damage to the body.
Ignacio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ignacio is trying to maintain a safe position but Silvas gets an underhook and turns Ignacio into the cage.
Ignacio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ignacio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silvas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ignacio wants the takedown. Silvas is fighting it off but Ignacio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silvas's guard against the cage.
Ignacio has gone for a leg lock! Silvas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ignacio's guard.
Ignacio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ignacio has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Silvas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ignacio has tightened it up now! Silvas should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stav Ignacio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Macaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Macaw acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Macaw!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravado ducks under a wild hook from Macaw.
Bravado missing with a left hand there. Macaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bravado throws out a loose jab but Macaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravado moves out of range as Macaw throws a body kick.
Bravado tries for a takedown but Macaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bravado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Macaw did well to prevent Bravado getting side control.
Macaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bravado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bravado's back!
Bravado tries to roll but Macaw sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravado trying to control the position but Macaw manages to sink in the hooks.
Bravado is really stuck here.
Bravado turns into Macaw and is now in his guard.
Bravado tries to free his leg and advance position but Macaw is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bravado trying to control the position but Macaw is working away.
Macaw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bravado prevents Macaw from improving his position.
Bravado is looking to take a break and control but Macaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macaw missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Macaw wants to get back to full guard.
Macaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bravado is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Macaw still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Macaw has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Macaw stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado moves out of range as Macaw strikes.
Bravado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Phil Macaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bravado. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bravado.
Macaw throws the kick towards the body but Bravado avoids it.
Bravado misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravado. Macaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macaw wants to land a leg kick but Bravado is out of range.
Macaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bravado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Macaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravado.
Macaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bravado throws a lazy right hand but Macaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bravado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Macaw.
Macaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Bravado misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravado throws a jab but it's blocked by Macaw.
Macaw slips under a jab.
A shot to de liver by Macaw. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Macaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bravado throws the left hand but Macaw avoids the punch easily.
Bravado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macaw throws a front kick that sends Bravado stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Bravado misses.
Macaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Macaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravado manages to avoid it.
Bravado misses the jab.
Macaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bravado misses with an uppercut. Macaw saw that one coming.
Macaw moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Macaw.
A hook to the body from Macaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macaw lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaw lands a body punch.
Macaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macaw digs a right hand underneath Bravado's ribcage. Bravado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Macaw.
Macaw digs a right hand into Bravado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravado's gas tank.
Macaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravado.
Macaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravado or not.
A short uppercut from Macaw.
Macaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravado backwards.
Macaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bravado takes a shot to the head.
Macaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravado.
Still in the clinch, Macaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravado or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Macaw.
Macaw is working Bravado over against the cage.
Good body shot from Macaw.
A body shot lands from Macaw.
Macaw is leaning against Bravado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Macaw.
Macaw lands a nice uppercut.
Macaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Macaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Macaw just leaning against Bravado, taking a breather.
Macaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravados head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravado or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Macaw.
Macaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Macaw.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macaw.
Macaw is working Bravado over against the cage.
Macaw lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Macaw.
Macaw digs a right hand into Bravado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravado's gas tank.
Macaw lands with a left to the head.
Macaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Macaw is leaning against Bravado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Macaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Macaw.
A nice left hand lands by Macaw.
Macaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Macaw scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Macaw.
Bravado takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Macaw.
Macaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phil Macaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Macaw pushes Bravado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macaw lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macaw pushes Bravado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Macaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Macaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Macaw scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macaw.
Macaw lands a shot to the body.
Macaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macaw cracks Bravado with a nice body shot.
Macaw digs a right hand underneath Bravado's ribcage. Bravado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bravado takes a shot to the head.
Bravado is trying to break the clinch but Macaw is controlling him.
Bravado is trying to break the clinch but Macaw is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Macaw.
A right handed body shot lands from Macaw.
Macaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Macaw.
Bravado is trying to break the clinch but Macaw has him pressed against the cage.
Macaw presses Bravado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Macaw lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravado or not.
Macaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Macaw.
Good body shot from Macaw.
Nice body punch from Macaw - that landed with a thud.
Macaw lands with a light punch inside.
Macaw lands a body punch.
Macaw pushes Bravado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Macaw lands with a right to the head.
Macaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macaw lands a nice uppercut.
Macaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Macaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macaw.
Macaw lands a body punch.
Macaw lands a body shot.
Macaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bravado backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macaw.
Macaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravados head.
Bravado tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Macaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bravado takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bravado digs a good hook to Macaw's body.
Bravado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravado missing with a left hand there. Macaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macaw lands the left hand.
Macaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macaw misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Macaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Macaw gets caught flat footed, as Bravado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado passes Macaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Macaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bravado looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eddie Bravado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bravado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macaw dives on top into guard.
Macaw wants to stand but Bravado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bravado wants to sweep but no luck.
Macaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is working hard here to advance position.
Macaw stands up and waves to Bravado to follow him.
Bravado looks to score with a jab to the body but Macaw is just out of range.
Bravado slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bravado.
Macaw stuns Bravado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Macaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Macaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Macaw throws the left hand but Bravado avoids the punch easily.
Bravado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bravado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravado misses with a straight right.
Macaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phil Macaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phil Macaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macaw connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Macaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macaw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Macaw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nitram Eyricus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eyricus comes to the cage accompanied by Eat You by Limp Bizkit. Weber has chosen 99 Problems by Jay Z as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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217 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nitram Eyricus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Levi Weber!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Weber finds it's way through Eyricus's defenses.
No joy there for Weber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eyricus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eyricus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Eyricus wants to pass the guard but Weber is defending well.
Eyricus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Weber sees it coming and defends easily.
Eyricus is working for a submission of some sort.
Eyricus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber is not content to let Eyricus control the position.
Weber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eyricus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eyricus is looking to advance position but Weber won't allow it.
Eyricus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Weber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eyricus moves in looking to clinch but Weber pushes him off.
Weber swings for the body but Eyricus moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weber throws a lazy right hand but Eyricus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weber lands a glancing blow to the side of Eyricus's head.
Weber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eyricus doesn't seem bothered though.
Weber just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Weber misses.
Levi Weber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber lands with a right that hurts Eyricus. Eyricus looks to clinch but Weber throws a short knee that drops Eyricus. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Levi Weber!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Broadous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadous comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg I Wanna Rock. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Broadous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johann Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Broadous misses.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Broadous napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schwartz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Broadous rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schwartz's guard! Nice work there by Broadous!
Schwartz looking to control.
Broadous looking to sit in guard and control but Schwartz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Broadous is controlling Schwartz's posture.
Broadous avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schwartz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Broadous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz preventing the sweep.
Schwartz looking to sit in guard and control but Broadous gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Broadous is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwartz has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwartz pulls Broadous in to control the position.
Broadous with a nice head shot there.
Schwartz looking to control.
Broadous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwartz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz trying to control the position.
Schwartz is looking for a triangle but Broadous pushes his legs off easily.
Schwartz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Broadous being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Broadous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Broadous controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz trying to keep a closed guard but Broadous is proving a slippery customer.
Despite being in the dominant position, Johann Schwartz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Broadous scores with a body shot.
Schwartz looks gassed!
Broadous cracks Schwartz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Broadous throws a jab but it's blocked by Schwartz.
Jab by Broadous.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broadous throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schwartz on the side of the head.
Broadous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schwartz.
Schwartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broadous.
Broadous throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadous cracks Schwartz with an open hand slap.
Broadous cracks Schwartz with a good jab.
Broadous lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Broadous.
It looks like Johann Schwartz has been cut.
Broadous is looking to slow Schwartz down with leg kicks.
Broadous lands a jab to the head.
Broadous fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schwartz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Broadous tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Broadous cracks Schwartz with a good jab.
Good shot there by Broadous.
Schwartz shoots in and drives through. Broadous sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Broadous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johann Schwartz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Broadous uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schwartz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Broadous sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwartz somewhat.
Schwartz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Broadous connects with a right hand. Schwartz shakes it off.
Broadous scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Broadous.
Broadous takes the fight into the clinch.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Broadous.
Broadous lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadous lands a body punch.
Broadous's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Broadous scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schwartz doesn't seem bothered though.
Broadous lands a nice shot to the body.
Broadous smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Broadous moves into range and clinches up with Schwartz.
Broadous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwartz can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Broadous.
Broadous breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Broadous stuns Schwartz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johann Schwartz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Broadous.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwartz.
Broadous fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calvin Broadous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Schwartz.
Broadous jabs at Schwartz's body.
Broadous connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Broadous looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calvin Broadous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwartz fails to land the takedown.
Broadous scores with a spinning back kick!
Broadous throws a leg kick which misses Schwartz's front leg but catches the back leg as Schwartz tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadous closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Broadous.
Broadous lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schwartz backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Broadous.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Broadous.
Broadous lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schwartz backwards.
Broadous's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadous cracks Schwartz with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broadous scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Broadous as the two fighters clinch.
Broadous lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Broadous.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Broadous is leaning against Schwartz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Broadous breaks the clinch.
Broadous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schwartz has time to react.
Broadous looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwartz is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Broadous dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johann Schwartz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Schwartz shoots for a takedown but Broadous saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schwartz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schwartz shoots for a takedown but Broadous saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Broadous throws a body punch but Schwartz moves out of range.
Broadous throws out a loose jab but Schwartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwartz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Broadous misses.
Schwartz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schwartz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Broadous is fending him off so far but Schwartz persists. Nope, Broadous circles away and we're back to standing.
Calvin Broadous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Schwartz.
Broadous has closed the distance and engaged Schwartz in a clinch.
Schwartz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Broadous.
Calvin Broadous has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadous scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Broadous creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Broadous breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Broadous connects with a right hand. Schwartz shakes it off.
Broadous jabs Schwartz right on the nose. Schwartz blinks but takes it well.
Calvin Broadous is winning the standup battle so far.
Broadous connects with a single shot there.
Broadous closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Broadous connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Broadous. That snapped Schwartz's head back.
Broadous getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schwartz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Broadous circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadous thuds a left hand into Schwartz's body.
Schwartz swinging wildly here.
Broadous uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Broadous lands a jab.
Broadous scores with a jab.
Broadous changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schwartz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Broadous throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schwartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadous throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Broadous clinches with his opponent.
Broadous stalling.
Broadous lands a body shot.
Broadous lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schwartz backwards.
Broadous lands a nice shot to the body.
Broadous stalling against the cage.
Broadous lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schwartz or not.
Broadous is stalling here.
Broadous scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Broadous.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadous makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Broadous.
Broadous throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broadous's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Broadous looks to land a left hand but Schwartz moved out of range nicely.
Schwartz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Broadous.
Calvin Broadous is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schwartz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Broadous misses the jab.
Broadous gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johann Schwartz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broadous lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Broadous showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Broadous, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Broadous!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between League Hett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeoni Viikate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viikate has chosen Cock Sparrer - England belong to me as his entrance music. 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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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, League Hett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeoni Viikate!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viikate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hett misses with an uppercut. Viikate saw that one coming.
Viikate slips a jab and a cross from Hett.
Viikate forces Hett back against the cage and clinches.
Viikate lands a damaging elbow.
Hett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viikate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viikate lands an elbow inside that Hett shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Viikate.
Hett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Viikate lands a left hand.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Viikate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hett's defenses.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Viikate digs a right hand underneath Hett's ribcage. Hett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viikate lands a damaging elbow.
Hett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viikate smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for League Hett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hett throws an overhand right that lands on Viikate's shoulder, as Viikate tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hett keeps the fight on the outside.
Viikate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viikate lands an elbow inside that Hett shrugs off.
Viikate lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hett is looking to break free of the clinch but Viikate has double underhooks.
Viikate unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
Viikate crunches a lovely knee into Hett's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viikate lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikate scores with a hook to the body.
Hett takes an elbow to the temple.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Hett in his tracks for a moment.
Viikate lands with a light punch inside.
Hett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Viikate has him pressed against the cage.
Hett fails to pull guard.
Good body shot from Viikate.
Hett is breathing heavily.
Viikate landing knees to the body.
Viikate lands a damaging elbow.
Viikate lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viikate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viikate.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viikate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Viikate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Viikate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viikate.
Viikate lands an elbow just above Hett 's eye.
Hett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viikate lands a nice elbow.
Viikate lands a left hand.
Viikate connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viikate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viikate.
Viikate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Viikate working Hett over with knees to the body.
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viikate lands an elbow inside that Hett shrugs off.
Viikate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viikate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Viikate landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viikate lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Viikate on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikate crunches a lovely knee into Hett's ribcage.
Viikate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viikate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hett tries to break the clinch but Viikate is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Viikate.
Hett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viikate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Viikate lands a nice elbow.
Hett tries to circle away but Viikate has him pinned against the cage.
Viikate keeps control of Hett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hett is trying to break the clinch but Viikate has him pressed against the cage.
Viikate is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hett takes an elbow to the temple.
Hett jumps guard but Viikate stands there with Hett around his waist. Hett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hett tries to break the clinch but Viikate is controlling the position.
Viikate lands an elbow inside that Hett shrugs off.
Viikate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Viikate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hett backwards.
Viikate scores with a shoulder strike.
Viikate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viikate.
Viikate is leaning against Hett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Viikate.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viikate scores with a knee to the head.
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Viikate on the inside.
Viikate lands an elbow just above Hett 's eye.
Viikate lands an elbow inside that Hett shrugs off.
Hett takes an elbow to the temple.
Viikate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hett's efforts to push away.
Hett fails to pull guard.
Hett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hett breaks from the clinch.
Viikate avoids the body shot from Hett.
Hett throws a series of punches but Viikate avoids them all with ease.
Viikate rushes Hett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hett is trying to break free.
Viikate lands a shoulder strike.
Viikate lands an elbow inside that Hett shrugs off.
Viikate lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Viikate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
Viikate digs a right hand underneath Hett's ribcage. Hett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hett fails to pull guard.
Hett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viikate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Viikate lands a damaging elbow.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Hett in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viikate lands a damaging elbow.
Viikate connects with a knee to the head.
Viikate lands a nice elbow.
Hett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Viikate has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Viikate.
Nice elbow from Viikate.
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Viikate.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Viikate lands a knee to the body.
Hett takes a shot to the head.
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viikate lands a right hand.
Hett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Viikate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hett backwards.
Viikate lands a nice elbow.
Hett working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Viikate.
Viikate is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Viikate lands a knee to the head.
Hett fails to pull guard.
Viikate lands a good knee to the midsection. Hett won't want to take too many of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Hett in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Viikate.
Hett manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viikate is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeoni Viikate dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Viikate pushes Hett up against the cage in a clinch.
Viikate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hett jumps guard but Viikate stands there with Hett around his waist. Hett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Viikate lands an elbow just above Hett 's eye.
Hett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viikate scores with a knee to the head.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for League Hett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viikate just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Viikate.
Hett is trying to break the clinch but Viikate has him pressed against the cage.
Viikate lands an elbow inside that Hett shrugs off.
Viikate lands a shoulder strike.
Viikate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hett's defenses.
Viikate lands a nice elbow.
Viikate lands a knee to the body.
Simeoni Viikate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viikate scores with a shoulder strike.
Hett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Viikate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viikate lands a nice elbow.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Viikate lands an elbow inside that Hett shrugs off.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
Viikate cracks Hett with a nice body shot.
Viikate lands a good knee to the midsection. Hett won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viikate lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hett fails to pull guard.
Viikate scores with a shoulder strike.
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Viikate obliges.
Viikate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
Viikate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Viikate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Viikate working Hett over with knees to the body.
Hett wants to get back to striking at distance but Viikate won't allow it.
Viikate scores a nice knee to the body.
Hett has had enough of the clinch but Viikate keeps him there for the moment.
Viikate lands a nice knee to the body.
Hett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viikate smiles and moves away.
Viikate wants to clinch up but Hett keeps it at a distance.
Hett keeps the fight on the outside.
Hett throws a big shot that misses.
Viikate scores with a kick to the body.
Viikate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viikate closes the distance and clinches.
Hett fails to pull guard.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
Viikate keeps control of Hett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikate is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Viikate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hett's efforts to push away.
Viikate landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Hett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viikate walks away with a smile on his face. Hett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viikate gets a clinch.
Hett jumps guard but Viikate stands there with Hett around his waist. Hett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Hett in his tracks for a moment.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viikate lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Viikate.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Hett in his tracks for a moment.
Viikate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viikate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viikate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hett's face.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Hett working hard to break the clinch.
Hett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viikate smiles and moves away.
Hett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viikate.
Viikate wants to clinch up but Hett keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hett misses.
A slow jab from Hett misses its intended target.
Hett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hett throws the left hand but Viikate avoids the punch easily.
Hett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viikate. Viikate obviously looking to wear him down.
Viikate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Viikate wants to clinch.
Viikate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hett.
Hett tries to keep at a distance but Viikate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hett has had enough of the clinch but Viikate keeps him there for the moment.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Hett in his tracks for a moment.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Hett in his tracks for a moment.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Hett in his tracks for a moment.
Hett takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viikate.
Nice elbow from Viikate.
Hett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Viikate has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viikate.
Hett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Viikate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viikate.
Hett takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Viikate.
Viikate has Hett pressed against the cage, preventing Hett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Viikate lands a damaging elbow.
Viikate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viikate prevents Hett from breaking the clinch.
Viikate scores a nice knee to the body.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Hett tries to break free but Viikate pushes him back against the cage.
Viikate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hett's face.
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viikate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hett's defenses.
Viikate lands a hook that snaps the head of Hett backwards.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hett fails to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viikate lands a good knee to the midsection. Hett won't want to take too many of those.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Viikate lands a damaging elbow.
Viikate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viikate working Hett over with knees to the body.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Viikate keeps control of Hett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeoni Viikate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Viikate is looking to clinch.
Viikate closes the distance and clinches.
Viikate is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viikate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hett takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viikate.
Viikate landing knees to the head.
Viikate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetts head.
Hett fails to pull guard.
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viikate just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for League Hett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viikate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Viikate lands a good knee to the midsection. Hett won't want to take too many of those.
Viikate keeps control of Hett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viikate walks away with a smile on his face. Hett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
League Hett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viikate darts in and clinches Hett up against the cage.
Viikate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viikate lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Viikate obliges.
Viikate lands an elbow inside that Hett shrugs off.
Hett takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hett tries to circle away but Viikate has him pinned against the cage.
Hett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hett takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Viikate works on Hett's body with a couple of short punches.
Viikate landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Viikate trying to land knees to the body.
Hett has had enough of the clinch but Viikate keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Viikate.
Viikate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hett's defenses.
Viikate tries a knee to the head but Hett blocks it.
Viikate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viikate.
Viikate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Viikate pushes Hett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viikate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viikate smiles and moves away.
Viikate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viikate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Viikate has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viikate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hett's brow.
Hett fails to pull guard.
Hett breaks from the clinch.
Hett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viikate in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hett moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Viikate throws a head kick but Hett moves out of range.
Hett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hett throws a shot to the body.
Hett tries to keep at a distance but Viikate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Viikate obliges.
Viikate trying to land knees to the body.
Hett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viikate walks away with a smile on his face. Hett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Viikate has managed to clinch.
Hett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hett takes an elbow to the temple.
Hett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viikate walks away with a smile on his face. Hett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viikate darts in and clinches Hett up against the cage.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Hett wants to get back to striking at distance but Viikate won't allow it.
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viikate lands a nice elbow.
Viikate lands a nice knee to the body.
Viikate swings wildly with an uppercut but Hett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hett drags the fight down to the ground.
Hett has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Viikate off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viikate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viikate has managed to clinch.
Hett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viikate just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Viikate.
Hett jumps guard but Viikate stands there with Hett around his waist. Hett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Viikate.
Viikate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hett tries to break the clinch but Viikate is controlling the position.
Hett jumps guard but Viikate stands there with Hett around his waist. Hett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Viikate obliges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viikate.
Hett takes a shot to the head.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Hett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viikate walks away with a smile on his face. Hett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hett misses with a double jab.
Viikate tries to clinch but Hett is having none of it.
Viikate slips a jab from Hett.
Viikate thuds his right hand into Hett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Viikate moves into the clinch.
Viikate lands a knee to the head.
Hett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Viikate working Hett over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hett fails to pull guard.
Viikate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hett tries to break free but Viikate pushes him back against the cage.
Hett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viikate smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viikate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viikate moves into the clinch.
Viikate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Viikate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viikate is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hett.
Hett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viikate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viikate gets a clinch.
Viikate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Viikate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hett's defenses.
Viikate prevents Hett from breaking the clinch.
Viikate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetts head.
Hett takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeoni Viikate really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Viikate lands with a kick to the temple. Hett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hett lands a jab-cross combination.
Hett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Viikate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hett.
Hett throws a right hand that Viikate ducks under and follows up with a left that Viikate also avoids with ease.
Viikate tries to clinch but Hett moves out of range.
Hett just misses with a punch to the body.
Viikate pushes Hett up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viikate.
A right hook to the body lands for Viikate.
Viikate crunches a lovely knee into Hett's ribcage.
Hett tries to circle away but Viikate has him pinned against the cage.
Viikate pushes Hett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Viikate obliges.
Viikate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Viikate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hett is trying to break the clinch but Viikate is controlling him.
Viikate crunches a lovely knee into Hett's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Viikate.
Viikate lands an elbow just above Hett 's eye.
Viikate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hett's defenses.
Hett is trying to force a seperation but Viikate has the dominant position.
Viikate lands a damaging elbow.
Hett is looking to break free of the clinch but Viikate has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikate lands a knee to the body.
Hett has had enough of the clinch but Viikate keeps him there for the moment.
Viikate is leaning against Hett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Hett in his tracks for a moment.
Viikate lands a knee to the body.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hett managing to block the knees to the body from Viikate.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Viikate lands a nice elbow.
Hett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Viikate stops Hett from standing up.
Viikate decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hett, up you get!
Viikate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viikate tries to clinch up.
Viikate wants to clinch up but Hett keeps it at a distance.
Viikate staying out of range there.
Hett lands a nice shot that snaps Viikate's head back.
Some wild striking there from Hett.
Viikate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hett misses.
Viikate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hett swats away the attempt to clinch by Viikate.
Viikate avoids the body shot from Hett.
Viikate tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Hett.
Hett throws a one two combo.
Viikate wants to clinch up but Hett keeps it at a distance.
Viikate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viikate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Viikate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hett jumps guard but Viikate stands there with Hett around his waist. Hett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for League Hett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hett has had enough of the clinch but Viikate keeps him there for the moment.
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viikate lands a nice knee to the body.
Hett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
Hett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Hett tries to circle away but Viikate has him pinned against the cage.
Hett fails to pull guard.
Viikate crunches a lovely knee into Hett's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viikate unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Viikate tries to land knees in the clinch but Hett avoids the damage to the body.
Viikate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hett is trying to force a seperation but Viikate has the dominant position.
Viikate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Viikate has him pressed against the cage.
Viikate lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Viikate fails to land.
Hett jumps guard but Viikate stands there with Hett around his waist. Hett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viikate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hett wants to get back to striking at distance but Viikate won't allow it.
Hett is trying to break the clinch but Viikate is controlling him.
Viikate lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Viikate.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Hett in his tracks for a moment.
Viikate pushes Hett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Viikate lands a nice elbow.
Viikate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hett's defenses.
Hett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hett can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Viikate.
Hett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viikate smiles and moves away.
Viikate tries to clinch but Hett moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Viikate moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hett misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hett. Viikate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viikate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hett looks to land a combination but Viikate avoids it well.
Viikate pushes Hett up against the cage in a clinch.
Viikate landing knees to the body.
Hett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viikate working Hett over with knees to the body.
Viikate lands an elbow just above Hett 's eye.
Viikate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viikate lands an elbow just above Hett 's eye.
Hett jumps guard but Viikate stands there with Hett around his waist. Hett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Viikate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hett is trying to break the clinch but Viikate is controlling him.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Viikate.
Viikate pushes Hett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hett has had enough of the clinch but Viikate keeps him there for the moment.
Viikate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeoni Viikate dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viikate moves into the clinch successfully.
Viikate looking to throw knees to the head but Hett is blocking nicely.
Viikate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
Hett fails to pull guard.
Viikate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viikate lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viikate.
Hett avoiding damage as Viikate throws knees to the body.
Hett jumps guard but Viikate stands there with Hett around his waist. Hett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for League Hett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viikate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hett is defending well for now.
Hett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Viikate drops his hands momentarily and Hett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hett lands with a hook. Viikate tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hett.
Good standup being displayed there by Hett as he connects with a hook.
Viikate has Hett up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Viikate.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice left hand lands by Viikate.
Viikate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Viikate prevents Hett from breaking the clinch.
Hett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hett fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Viikate scores with a shoulder strike.
Hett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viikate walks away with a smile on his face. Hett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viikate throws a sloppy head kick and Hett moves out of range easily.
Viikate has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hett finds it's way round the side to connect with Viikate's head.
Hett moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
League Hett is winning the standup battle so far.
Hett takes one to the chin there.
Viikate moves in looking to clinch but Hett pushes him off.
A shot to de liver by Hett. Beautiful body shot.
Hett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Viikate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Viikate slips a jab and a cross from Hett.
Hett digs a good hook to Viikate's body.
Viikate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Viikate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Viikate ducks under a wild hook from Hett.
Hett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viikate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Viikate moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hett can't break the clinch.
Hett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Viikate crunches a lovely knee into Hett's ribcage.
Viikate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hett's efforts to push away.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
Viikate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viikate.
Viikate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Viikate.
Hett fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viikate.
Hett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viikate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viikate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hett's defenses.
Viikate landing knees to the body.
Viikate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hett's defenses.
Hett is trying to break the clinch but Viikate is controlling him.
Hett jumps guard but Viikate stands there with Hett around his waist. Hett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Viikate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
Viikate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Viikate connects with a knee to the head.
Hett fails to pull guard.
Hett blocks an elbow strike from Viikate.
Hett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viikate smiles and moves away.
Hett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Viikate 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Viikate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viikate gets a clinch.
Viikate scores a nice knee to the body.
Hett jumps guard.
Viikate stops Hett from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Viikate gets to his feet. Hett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Viikate gets a clinch.
Viikate lands a shot to the body.
Hett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Viikate lands an uppercut.
Viikate landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Viikate lands an elbow inside that Hett shrugs off.
Viikate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viikate lands a hook that snaps the head of Hett backwards.
Viikate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hett's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viikate walks away with a smile on his face. Hett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hett misses with a series of wild punches.
Viikate closes the distance and clinches.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Hett in his tracks for a moment.
Hett takes an elbow to the temple.
Viikate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Viikate.
Hett tries to pull guard but Viikate holds him up against the cage and eventually Hett drops back down to his feet.
Hett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viikate walks away with a smile on his face. Hett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viikate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viikate cracks Hett with a nice body shot.
Viikate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
League Hett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Viikate obliges.
A short right from Hett.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hett working for a triangle but Viikate defends it easily.
Viikate decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simeoni Viikate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viikate winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 43:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 43:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simeoni Viikate!
Simeoni Viikate is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Yap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktors Bricis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
213 lbs
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208 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Yap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktors Bricis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yap misses with a hook. Bricis ducked under it nicely.
Bricis drives through and clinches with Yap against the cage.
Yap is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bricis taking a breather.
Bricis misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bricis fails to land.
Bricis is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Bricis.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bricis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bricis misses with some punches.
Bricis is pushing Yap up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bricis lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bricis.
Bricis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bricis stalling.
Bricis lands a hook that snaps the head of Yap backwards.
Bricis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Bricis.
Yap has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Bricis fails to land.
Bricis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bricis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bricis misses with a punch on the inside.
Bricis throws a head punch that misses.
Bricis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yap is trying to break free.
Bricis effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bricis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bricis throws a punch but it's blocked by Yap.
Bricis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bricis presses Yap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bricis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bricis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Bricis.
Bricis slows down the pace here.
Bricis has a couple of punches blocked by Yap.
Bricis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bricis has a couple of punches blocked by Yap.
Yap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bricis lands a left hand.
Bricis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yap.
Bricis misses with some punches.
Bricis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bricis lands a nice uppercut.
Bricis has Yap pushed against the cage.
Yap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bricis is struggling to control the position.
Yap is trying to break the clinch but Bricis has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bricis swings wildly with an uppercut but Yap uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bricis fails to land.
Yap is trying to force a seperation but Bricis has the dominant position.
Yap has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bricis wants to stall.
Bricis has a couple of punches blocked by Yap.
Bricis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bricis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bricis lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Bricis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bricis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktors Bricis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good leg kick by Bricis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bricis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yap looks to land a combination but Bricis avoids it well.
Bricis scores with a nice strike.
Yap 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.
Yap misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bricis clinches with his opponent.
Bricis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bricis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bricis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bricis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bricis stalling in the clinch.
Bricis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bricis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bricis scores with a shoulder strike.
Bricis stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bricis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Bricis.
Bricis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bricis just leaning against Yap, taking a breather.
Bricis can't find room to land a body shot as Yap controls the action.
Bricis taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktors Bricis.
Bricis with a jab.
Bricis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yap ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Bricis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bricis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bricis does it's job there.
James Yap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James Yap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yap scores with a sloppy right hand. Bricis should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bricis connects with a solid leg kick.
Yap throws a lazy right hand but Bricis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bricis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bricis takes a swing at Yap's ribcage but misses.
Yap falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bricis counters with a nice leg kick.
Bricis tries to clinch up but Yap circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bricis lands with a straight right. Yap didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Bricis.
Yap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bricis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yap moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Viktors Bricis has been cut.
Bricis tries to clinch there but Yap circles away.
Yap misses with a double jab
and Bricis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yap avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yap scores with a one two! Bricis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bricis is looking to clinch but Yap is avoiding it.
Yap scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yap throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yap misses the body punch
and Bricis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bricis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bricis moves in looking to clinch but Yap pushes him off.
Bricis lands a nice shot to the body.
Bricis is looking to clinch but Yap is avoiding it.
Bricis slips under a jab.
Bricis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yap looks to land a left hand but Bricis moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yap on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bricis. Bricis obviously looking to wear him down.
Bricis tries to clinch but Yap is having none of it.
Bricis throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktors Bricis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viktors Bricis's cut.
That's time! Yap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A shot to the body from Yap misses
and Bricis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yap is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bricis.
Bricis blocks a jab.
Yap misses with a double jab
and Bricis counters with a three punch combo that has Yap backing up. Yap nods at Bricis to acknowledge the strikes.
Yap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bricis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bricis thuds a left hand into Yap's body.
Bricis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yap misses with a body punch
and Bricis counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bricis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bricis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Bricis to work.
Yap effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yap.
Bricis keeps control of Yap as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bricis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yap backwards.
Bricis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viktors Bricis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yap takes a shot to the head.
Yap blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bricis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Bricis.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bricis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Bricis.
Bricis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bricis stalling against the cage.
Yap has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bricis stalling in the clinch.
Bricis lands with a light punch inside.
Yap is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bricis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bricis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bricis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bricis scores with a shoulder strike.
Bricis misses with the head strike.
Bricis prevents Yap from breaking the clinch.
Bricis lands a body punch.
Bricis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yap backwards.
Bricis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bricis stalls.
Bricis cracks Yap with a nice body shot.
Bricis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bricis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yap up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bricis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bricis just leaning against Yap, taking a breather.
Bricis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bricis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yap or not.
Yap is trying to force a seperation but Bricis has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bricis.
Bricis scores with a shoulder strike.
Bricis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yaps head.
Bricis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A body shot lands from Bricis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bricis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yap up against the cage.
Bricis lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktors Bricis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bricis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktors Bricis!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruff Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruff Diamond will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruff Diamond!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kukko trying to mount his opponent but Diamond defends it.
Kukko is trying to control. Diamond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kukko is pressing down on Diamond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diamond is holding on for now.
Diamond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diamond holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diamond works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kukko trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Kukko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diamond manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kukko has Diamond in his guard.
Kukko wants to sweep here but Diamond controlling him for the moment.
Diamond wanted to stand there but Kukko had control of the position.
Kukko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diamond is aware though and is defending well.
Kukko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diamond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko has his foot on Diamond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diamond works his way back into a safe position though.
Kukko has Diamond pulled in close to control his posture.
Diamond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kukko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Kukko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kukko gets a takedown into half guard.
Kukko is trying to control. Diamond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diamond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kukko trying to mount his opponent but Diamond defends it.
Kukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond wants to get back to full guard.
Kukko seems to be working for a kimura but Diamond defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diamond is looking to improve his position.
Kukko winds up and cracks Diamond with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kukko is trying to work for a kimura but Diamond is defending well.
Kukko prevents Diamond from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kukko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kukko is keen to just control but Diamond is a slippery customer.
Kukko tries to pass to full mount but Diamond defends it.
Kukko wants to work for an arm triangle but Diamond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kukko slips a nice elbow through Diamond's hands, connecting with Diamond's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Kukko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up with Diamond, looking for a takedown. Kukko pushes Diamond against the cage but Diamond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukko slips under a jab.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diamond as he jumps to the side.
Diamond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kukko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diamond to the mat! Diamond manages to get full guard.
Diamond has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diamond is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kukko, into his guard.
Diamond is looking to stand up but Kukko won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond won't allow Kukko to sweep him here.
Diamond would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diamond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kukko working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diamond fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kukko on the side of the head.
Kukko tries for a takedown but Diamond sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Kukko avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diamond. Kukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diamond lands the left hand.
Diamond throws the left hand but Kukko avoids the punch easily.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diamond as he avoids it easily.
Kukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Diamond tries to sprawl out of it but Kukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diamond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kukko scores with a takedown into Diamond's guard.
Kukko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diamond is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kukko, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diamond stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko fails with the takedown.
Kukko fails to land the takedown.
Donk. Diamond catches Kukko right on the button with a cross.
Lasi Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diamond wants it to stay on the feet.
Diamond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diamond but Diamond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diamond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diamond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kukko.
Kukko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kukko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kukko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diamond manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kukko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diamond is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diamond has escaped and now he's on top!
Diamond is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond wants to get up but he can't break Kukko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kukko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diamond stays in close to Kukko's body and controls the position.
Diamond would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diamond content to stall in guard here.
Kukko trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruff Diamond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A big right from Diamond misses.
Diamond misses with a looping left.
Kukko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diamond's waist but Diamond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kukko off to one side.
A combination from Diamond does no damage.
Diamond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kukko moves out of range of the strikes.
Kukko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diamond is trying to defend but Kukko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kukko wants to take a breather but Diamond is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kukko in particular looking to stall.
Kukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diamond regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko wants to pass the guard but Diamond is keeping the position.
Kukko is working hard here to advance position.
Kukko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kukko looking to sit in guard and control but Diamond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kukko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diamond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diamond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kukko has his foot on Diamond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diamond works his way back into a safe position though.
Diamond gets to his feet - Kukko follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kukko is defended easily by Diamond.
Diamond throws a looping overhand right but Kukko ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Kukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Diamond which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Diamond.
Kukko tries to land a front kick but Diamond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Diamond misses.
Kukko shoots in and drives through. Diamond sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diamond throws a big shot that misses.
Kukko shoots for a double leg takedown but Diamond sprawls well. He's pushed Kukko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diamond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond misses with an uppercut.
Diamond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diamond 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.
Diamond missing with a left hand there. Kukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kukko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diamond sprawls well initially but Kukko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diamond is trying to maintain the position but Kukko is very close to passing his half guard.
Diamond pushes Kukko off looking to stand but Kukko dives back in and keeps control.
Diamond is controlling Kukko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kukko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diamond is just riding it out for now. Kukko eventually gives up the hold.
Diamond is refusing to be controlled, as Kukko sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diamond throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Kukko with that takedown attempt.
Diamond checks a leg kick.
Diamond looks to score with a jab to the body but Kukko is just out of range.
Diamond missing with a left hand there. Kukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lasi Kukko.
I think Kukko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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