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UGD 57:Sakamoto Vs Sturm PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver comes into the arena with Natural Born Killaz by Dr Dre & Ice Cube blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
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203 lbs
31 - 19 - 2 |
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190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
31 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Benny Silver! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Rutherford! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight moves into the clinch position. Rutherford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silver has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside. A body shot lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it. Rutherford dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Come on Silver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rutherford gets through Silver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside. Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silver is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns Silver into the cage. Rutherford blocks an elbow strike. Rutherford digs a right hand into Silver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silver's gas tank. Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head. Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rutherford throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford. Silver misses with an elbow over the top. Silver just leaning against Rutherford, taking a breather. Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it. Silver blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver. Come on Silver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silver taking a breather. Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside. Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rutherford dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver lands a nice elbow. Silver prevents a body shot from Rutherford. Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford. Silver lands an elbow that stopped Rutherford in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver. 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! Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike. Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it. A bit of stalling here from Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses. Rutherford tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Silver lands an elbow just above Rutherford 's eye. Silver controlling the action here for a moment.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Silver has Rutherford pushed against the cage. Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses. Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silver is struggling to control the position. Silver misses with an elbow strike.
Rutherford trying to stall but Silver improves his position.
Silver lands an elbow just above Rutherford 's eye. Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rutherford pushes Silver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow. Silver stalling in the clinch but Rutherford improves position. Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut. Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside. A body shot lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rutherford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silver or not. Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford. Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver. Silver lands an elbow inside. Silver misses with an elbow over the top. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rutherford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silver taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rutherford blocks an elbow strike. Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow. A body shot lands from Silver.
Rutherford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Rutherford misses with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Silver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead. Good body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Rutherford dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silver wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance. Rutherford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Silver tries to clinch up. Rutherford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rutherford tries to score with a low kick but Silver moves his leg out of the way. Rutherford slips a jab from Silver. Silver digs a good hook to Rutherford's body.
Silver moves into the clinch. Rutherford throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Rutherford. Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Rutherford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rutherford's defenses. Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Silver lands an elbow inside that Rutherford shrugs off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silver prevents a body shot from Rutherford. Silver lands a damaging elbow. Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses. Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it. Rutherford tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead. Rutherford takes an elbow to the temple. Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rutherford tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow. Silver lands an elbow just above Rutherford 's eye. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford. Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rutherford's defenses. Rutherford blocks an elbow strike. Rutherford lands a shot to the body. Rutherford dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford. Rutherford blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
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! Silver blocks a body shot from Rutherford. Rutherford working aggressively here.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver blocks a body shot from Rutherford. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silver as Rutherford tries to tie him up. Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford. Silver taking a breather. Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses. Rutherford takes an elbow to the temple. Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land. Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Thomas Rutherford has been cut. Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow. Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford lands a body punch in the clinch. Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rutherford is keeping busy. Silver wants to stall.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Silver blocks an uppercut.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Rutherford presses Silver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutherford's brow. Silver tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Silver back against the cage. Rutherford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Silver lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Rutherford blocks the elbow strike.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Silver blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead. Silver stalling in the clinch but Rutherford improves position. Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead. Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses. The referee is keeping an eye on Silver - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silver is pushing Rutherford up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Rutherford will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Thomas Rutherford's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rutherford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Rutherford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silver is out of range and Rutherford settles back down. Silver moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off. Silver moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off. Silver lands a slapping body shot.
Rutherford misses with a straight left. Rutherford's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutherford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Silver moves out of range easily. Rutherford punishes Silver's body with a nice straight punch. Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Silver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silver wants to clinch. Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver. Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Silver is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silver avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Silver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Silver clinches up with Rutherford and pushes him back against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Silver.
Rutherford blocks an elbow strike. Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land. Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver blocking some punches.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the temple. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver. Rutherford tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silver backwards. Silver blocks a body shot from Rutherford. Rutherford lands with a right to the head. Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rutherford avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver. Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow. Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the cage.
A short right from Rutherford. Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside. Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rutherford letting Silver take a breather here. Rutherford leaning against his opponent.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rutherford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Rutherford lands with a light punch inside. Rutherford lands a right hand. Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rutherford throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Rutherford. Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut. Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rutherford lands a shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver. Rutherford dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Rutherford slowing the pace effectively. Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Thomas Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rutherford blocks an elbow strike. Rutherford has Silver pressed against the cage.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutherford avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver. Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rutherford 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford! Our winner, Thomas Rutherford, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Van Gogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Gogh has chosen Outro - By: M83 as his entrance music. Itula Maafala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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264 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Itula Maafala! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Van Gogh! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Van Gogh. No joy for Maafala on that attempt. Van Gogh throws out a loose jab but Maafala uses good head movement to avoid it. Van Gogh jabbing away but nothing is landing. Maafala tries to counter by clinching up but Van Gogh breaks away and moves out of range. Van Gogh scores with a jab to the head.
Pierre Van Gogh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Van Gogh throws a right and a left that Maafala avoids nicely. Van Gogh throws a hook to the side of Maafala's head but Maafala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Van Gogh misses with a right hand and Maafala counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gogh. Maafala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Gogh.
Maafala displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Gogh up against the cage. Maafala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Gogh avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maafala has Van Gogh pressed against the cage, preventing Van Gogh from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Maafala is stalling here.
Maafala throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maafala swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gogh uses good head movement to avoid it. Maafala stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maafala takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Van Gogh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Van Gogh wants to break free but Maafala has control.
Van Gogh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Maafala holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Gogh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Maafala tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Gogh avoids the damage to the body. Maafala tries a knee to the head but Van Gogh blocks it.
Van Gogh working hard to break the clinch. Van Gogh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Maafala seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van Gogh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Van Gogh sizes up Maafala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Maafala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Maafala tries to clinch there but Van Gogh circles away.
Van Gogh misses the jab. Maafala takes one to the side of the head.
Van Gogh connects with a single shot there. Van Gogh connects with a right hand. Maafala shakes it off. This has been an exciting period of action! Van Gogh lands a nice shot to the body.
Maafala is looking to clinch. Van Gogh with a jab. Maafala moves into range and clinches up with Van Gogh. Knees to the body from Maafala.
Maafala creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Van Gogh blocks an elbow strike from Maafala.
Van Gogh breaks the clinch.
Maafala slips a jab from Van Gogh.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maafala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Maafala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Gogh. Maafala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gogh. Van Gogh throws a hook but Maafala avoids it easily. Van Gogh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Maafala on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Maafala is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Van Gogh is looking to take a break and control but Maafala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Van Gogh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Van Gogh is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Gogh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Van Gogh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maafala defending well though. Maafala tries to roll over but Van Gogh keeps him under control. Van Gogh working over Maafala with some ground and pound. Maafala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Van Gogh wants to free his trapped foot but Maafala is holding on for dear life with his legs. Van Gogh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maafala defending well though. Van Gogh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maafala keeps working. Maafala is looking for a sweep. Van Gogh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Van Gogh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Van Gogh dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot by Van Gogh. Maafala has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Van Gogh lands a jab to the head.
Maafala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maafala seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Maafala slips under a jab from Van Gogh. Maafala walks into a straight right hand from Van Gogh. Maafala moves in looking to clinch but Van Gogh pushes him off. Maafala shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Gogh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Van Gogh has control of Maafala's left arm, preventing Maafala from doing any damage. Maafala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Van Gogh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Maafala trying to keep a closed guard but Van Gogh is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maafala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Gogh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Maafala manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Van Gogh has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maafala is landing a low percentage of strikes. Van Gogh has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Van Gogh cracks the inside of Maafala's front leg. Maafala slips a jab from Van Gogh. Maafala changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Maafala tries to clinch but Van Gogh is having none of it. Van Gogh wants to counter with a clinch but Maafala pushes him away. Maafala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Maafala moves in looking to clinch but Van Gogh pushes him off. Maafala ducks right into an uppercut from Van Gogh. Van Gogh jabbing away but nothing is landing. A jab from Van Gogh misses. The fighters circling - Van Gogh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. No joy there for Van Gogh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Gogh scores with the left hand. Maafala knows he should have avoided that one. Van Gogh lands with a straight right. Maafala didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Maafala is looking to clinch. Van Gogh loads up on a big right hand but Maafala slips the punch. Maafala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gogh. Van Gogh throws a shot from downtown. Maafala moves away and avoids it. Itula Maafala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Gogh swats him away and circles back towards the center. A nice combination there by Van Gogh.
Maafala misses with a double jab.
Van Gogh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The strikes coming from Van Gogh are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Van Gogh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maafala some visible discomfort.
Van Gogh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maafala, who protects the arm well. Van Gogh scoring with punches from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Van Gogh is looking to take a break and control but Maafala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Gogh working the body and head with strikes. Van Gogh scoring with punches from side control. Van Gogh landing a few strikes. Van Gogh trying to control the action but Maafala is working from the bottom. Sloppy strikes there by Van Gogh. Maafala parries the strikes from Van Gogh easily there. Van Gogh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maafala to escape.
Maafala is looking for a sweep. Van Gogh in side control lands a decent elbow. Maafala tries to bench press Van Gogh off him but Van Gogh keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maafala is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Van Gogh throws a strike aimed at the side of Maafala's head but Maafala avoids it well. Van Gogh trying to control the action but Maafala is working from the bottom. Pierre Van Gogh has got the better of the ground game so far. Van Gogh working the body and head with strikes. Maafala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Van Gogh has hold of Maafala's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Maafala tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Van Gogh cranks the arm and Maafala screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Maafala, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pierre Van Gogh! An out of breath Pierre Van Gogh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Wax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouje Bougoumou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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179 cm
29
160 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Wax! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ouje Bougoumou! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bougoumou defending well as Wax loads up on a big left hand. Bougoumou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bougoumou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Wax wants to clinch up but Bougoumou keeps it at a distance. Wax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at logans fight team in the buildup to the fight. Wax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bougoumou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bougoumou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wax.
Bougoumou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bougoumou fails to land the takedown. Bougoumou cracks Wax with a good jab. Bougoumou looks to land a combination but Wax avoids it well. Wax is looking to counter with a body kick. Wax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bougoumou. That did some damage! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bougoumou gets the takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bougoumou with the ground and pound but Wax regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Bougoumou wants to work for an arm triangle but Wax is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wax makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wax. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bougoumou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bougoumou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bougoumou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wax swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bougoumou throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bougoumou trying to control but Wax is working from the bottom. Bougoumou throws a strike but Wax rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Wax slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bougoumou keeping moving, preventing Wax from controlling successfully. Wax controlling from the top position. Bougoumou working for a triangle but Wax defends it easily.
Bougoumou told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Bougoumou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wax wants to control from the top but Bougoumou keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wax tries to stand but Bougoumou is controlling from the bottom. Bougoumou tries to land a sweep but no joy. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Wax controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bougoumou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bougoumou lands a nice hook to Wax's body. Wax takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Good shot there by Wax. Bougoumou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bougoumou tries to keep at a distance but Wax has taken the fight into the clinch. Wax with a knee to the head.
Bougoumou has Wax pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wax manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Charlie Wax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ouje Bougoumou. Wax working Bougoumou over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Bougoumou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wax trying to land knees to the body.
Wax lands with a light punch inside. Bougoumou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wax tries to land a knee to the head but Bougoumou blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wax. Bougoumou breaks from the clinch.
Bougoumou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wax swivels and escapes. Wax throws a quick counter head kick but Bougoumou was just out of range. Wax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bougoumou's sensitive parts. Nice cross by Wax. Sloppy strikes from Bougoumou. Those never looked like landing. Bougoumou throws a right hand that misses
and Wax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wax throws a big shot that misses. Wax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bougoumou. A solid leg kick lands there for Wax.
Wax on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wax moves in looking to clinch but Bougoumou pushes him off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wax 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.
Bougoumou has a takedown stuffed. Bougoumou shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wax's guard. Bougoumou preventing the sweep. Bougoumou trying to control but Wax is working from the bottom. Bougoumou throws a big right hand that misses. Bougoumou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wax's head. Bougoumou throws a big elbow that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wax looking to control.
Bougoumou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bougoumou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bougoumou throws an elbow that misses. Wax uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bougoumou's guard. Nice move by Wax!
That's one minute gone in the round. Bougoumou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bougoumou is looking for a triangle but Wax pushes his legs off easily.
Wax not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Wax continues to stall. Wax wanted to stand there but Bougoumou had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bougoumou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wax's guard. Bougoumou wants to control from the top but Wax keeps moving. Wax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bougoumou. Bougoumou won't allow Wax to sweep him here. Wax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bougoumou throwing strikes but missing. Wax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bougoumou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bougoumou won't allow Wax to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bougoumou advances to half guard. Bougoumou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wax defending well though. Bougoumou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bougoumou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bougoumou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bougoumou is just content to waste time from the top position. Wax takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Wax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bougoumou. Wax keeping moving, preventing Bougoumou from controlling successfully. Bougoumou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bougoumou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bougoumou is looking to work some ground and pound but Wax has wrist control. Bougoumou postures up in Wax's guard and throws a big left but Wax blocks it. Bougoumou works over Wax with some ground and pound from guard. Bougoumou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bougoumou lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bougoumou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wax wants to sweep here but Bougoumou controlling him for the moment. Bougoumou postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bougoumou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bougoumou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ouje Bougoumou 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bougoumou misses with a series of wild punches.
Bougoumou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wax sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ouje Bougoumou seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wax tries to clinch up. Wax slips a straight right by Bougoumou. Wax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bougoumou. Bougoumou looks for a takedown but Wax sprawls well. Wax is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bougoumou. Wax throws a lazy right hand but Bougoumou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wax throws out a powerful jab. Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bougoumou lands a right hook to the body.
Bougoumou misses with a double jab.
Jab from Bougoumou. Bougoumou gets tackled into the cage by Wax. Wax maintains the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bougoumou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bougoumou closes the distance and clinches up with Wax, looking for a takedown. Bougoumou pushes Wax against the cage but Wax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bougoumou has time to react. Bougoumou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Charlie Wax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wax avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bougoumou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wax lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Wax lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Ouje Bougoumou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bougoumou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Charlie Wax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ouje Bougoumou. Bougoumou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wax is looking to counter the offense by Bougoumou and move into the clinch. Wax tries to clinch but Bougoumou moves out of range. Wax tries to clinch up. Bougoumou throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bougoumou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wax's waist but Wax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bougoumou off to one side. Bougoumou throws a hook to the side of Wax's head but Wax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bougoumou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Wax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bougoumou looks to score with a jab to the body but Wax is just out of range. Wax seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Wax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bougoumou. Wax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bougoumou. Bougoumou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wax! Bougoumou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bougoumou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Wax is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bougoumou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bougoumou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wax's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bougoumou throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wax to regain full guard. Wax trying to keep a closed guard but Bougoumou is proving a slippery customer.
Wax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Bougoumou is looking to improve his position.
Bougoumou looking for submissions off his back. Well, if Wax is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round. More hug and hope from Wax. Ouje Bougoumou has got the better of the ground game so far. Wax prevents Bougoumou from improving his position. Wax trying to control from half guard but Bougoumou is working away.
And that's the end of the fight! Charlie Wax showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wax 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Wax! Charlie Wax spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karter Kinshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles has chosen Gardenia - Kyuss as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Kinshaw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pluto Myles! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kinshaw scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kinshaw. Kinshaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myles can pounce on him.
Kinshaw connects with a leg kick. Myles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Myles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinshaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kinshaw throws a jab when Myles was well out of range. Jab, jab by Kinshaw - just one landing. Kinshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kinshaw feints a jab promting Myles to slip. Kinshaw then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Myles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Kinshaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myles sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kinshaw throws a nice inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kinshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kinshaw throws a jab when Myles was well out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Kinshaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Nice uppercut there from Kinshaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kinshaw cracks Myles with an open hand slap. Myles looks to land a right hand but Kinshaw moved out of range. Kinshaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Nice body punch from Kinshaw. Myles scores with a hook to the body. Kinshaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Myles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Myles there as he acknowledges the shot. Myles throws a looping overhand right but Kinshaw ducks down to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Kinshaw misses the target. Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Myles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kinshaw feints and then cracks Myles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Myles down. Myles gets tackled into the cage by Kinshaw. Kinshaw maintains the clinch. A hook to the body from Kinshaw.
Myles has Kinshaw pushed against the cage. Myles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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! Kinshaw takes a swing at Myles's ribcage but misses. Myles throws out a counter right but Kinshaw avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kinshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kinshaw moves away from the strike by Myles. Kinshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight. A nice inside leg kick there by Kinshaw. That's going to slow Myles down. Kinshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myles throws out the jab. Karter Kinshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Myles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A low kick from Kinshaw is predictable there and Myles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kinshaw lands a jab. Myles shoots for a takedown but Kinshaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kinshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Karter Kinshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Myles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kinshaw throws a head kick that half lands.
Myles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Myles checks a leg kick nicely. Kinshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kinshaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Myles checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Myles blocks the body kick.
Myles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kinshaw looks to land a body kick but Myles moved away. Some wild striking there from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. The crowd cheers as Kinshaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Myles doesn't seem phased though. Kinshaw looks to land a combination but Myles avoids it well. A low kick from Kinshaw misses and Myles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kinshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Kinshaw. Myles does a little dance to reset his feet. Myles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Good leg kick by Kinshaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kinshaw takes a swing at Myles's ribcage but misses. A countering left hand to the body from Myles misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kinshaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myles counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kinshaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Myles lands with an uppercut that bounces Kinshaw off the cage and back into range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good leg kick by Kinshaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut there from Myles. Kinshaw moves to clinch but Myles breaks away and Myles counters with a lovely straight right hand! A leg kick checked by Kinshaw. A good leg kick by Myles. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kinshaw misses with an uppercut
and Myles counters with a lovely straight right hand! Myles tries to move into range but Kinshaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karter Kinshaw dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kinshaw. Kinshaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kinshaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kinshaw digs a good body shot into Myles's ribs. Myles swings widly with a right hand
and Kinshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kinshaw lunges at Myles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Myles's hand. Kinshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Kinshaw there. Kinshaw lands a nice hook to Myles's body. Myles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The crowd cheers as Myles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kinshaw 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! Myles looks to land a right hand but Kinshaw moved out of range. Myles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kinshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Myles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myles cracks a nice hook into Kinshaw's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Myles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Myles thows a left - swing and a miss! Myles circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Myles tries to counter it with a takedown but Kinshaw pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kinshaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kinshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myles can do to turn this around? Kinshaw throws out a loose jab but Myles uses good head movement to avoid it. Myles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Myles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A shot to the liver by Kinshaw. Beautiful body shot. Kinshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kinshaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myles sees it coming and avoids it easily. Myles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kinshaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kinshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kinshaw misses with the head strike.
Kinshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Myles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Kinshaw. Kinshaw tries a knee to the head but Myles blocks it.
Kinshaw blocks an uppercut.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Kinshaw scores with a nice short uppercut. Myles stalling against the cage.
Kinshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myles blocking some punches.
Kinshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Myles controls the action.
Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside. Kinshaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kinshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Myles breaks from the clinch.
Kinshaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Myles. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Myles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kinshaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Myles. That did some damage! Kinshaw misses with a body punch
and Myles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Myles throws the left hand but Kinshaw avoids the punch easily. Myles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kinshaw wants to land a leg kick but Myles is out of range. Myles slips under a jab. Myles throws a shot to the body.
Myles blocks a leg kick. Kinshaw moves away from the strike by Myles. Karter Kinshaw is winning the standup battle so far. Myles thows a leg kick but Kinshaw checks it and Kinshaw counters with a stiff right hand. Myles lands with an overhand left. Kinshaw misses with a wild body shot. Kinshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Myles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Myles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Myles. Kinshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Myles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kinshaw tries to clinch up but Myles circles away and keeps his distance. Myles misses with a looping left. Kinshaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kinshaw throws a right and a left that both miss. Kinshaw throws a shot from downtown. Myles moves away and avoids it. Myles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kinshaw swings and misses with a shot to the body and Myles counters with a stiff right hand. Kinshaw throws the left hand but Myles avoids the punch easily. Myles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kinshaw scores with a punch to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karter Kinshaw dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Myles misses with a looping left. Kinshaw cracks Myles with an open hand slap. Myles misses with a wild body shot. Kinshaw instigates a clinch. Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Myles.
Kinshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myles's elbow. Kinshaw tries to throw a body punch but Myles avoids it by throwing Kinshaw back against the cage. Kinshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Myles controls the action.
Myles lands with a light punch inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinshaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Myles. Myles throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinshaw. Myles blocks an uppercut.
Kinshaw is pressed up against the cage. Myles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kinshaw down to the mat. Kinshaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Myles slips under a jab from Kinshaw. Kinshaw moves out of range of the strikes. Myles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kinshaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Myles. Myles misses with a hook. Kinshaw ducked under it nicely. Kinshaw tries to clinch up but Myles circles away and keeps his distance. A big left from Myles misses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kinshaw.
Myles scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kinshaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Myles moves away from the strike by Kinshaw. Kinshaw takes the fight into the clinch. Myles blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kinshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kinshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Myles lands a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Myles blocks a body shot from Kinshaw. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kinshaw. Kinshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kinshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kinshaw lands with a left to the head. Kinshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kinshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kinshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Myles controls the action.
Myles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kinshaw fails to land. A short uppercut from Kinshaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Myles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pluto Myles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kinshaw crunches a lovely knee into Myles's ribcage. Karter Kinshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kinshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch. Myles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Myles blocks an elbow strike. Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Myles blocks an uppercut.
Kinshaw digs a right hand into Myles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myles's gas tank. Kinshaw tries to land a knee to the head but Myles blocks with his arms.
Kinshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Myles lands a body punch in the clinch. Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Myles has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw tries a body shot but Myles blocks it.
Kinshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Myles uses good head movement to avoid it. Kinshaw avoiding damage as Myles throws knees to the body.
Myles slowing the pace effectively. Myles working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinshaw lands with a right to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kinshaw lands with a light punch inside. Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Myles blocking some punches.
Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Myles misses with some punches.
Kinshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Myles avoids it. Kinshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle. Myles has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kinshaw seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Myles can turn it around. Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Myles. Kinshaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight! Karter Kinshaw showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kinshaw has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karter Kinshaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snow Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Wilson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Snow Man! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Wilson! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilson lands a lovely overhand right. Man throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely. Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Man loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch. Wilson feints a counter leg kick. Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson. Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Wilson. Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow. Man blocking some punches.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wilson working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Wilson.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson lands with a left to the head. Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Man. Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Man lands a shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man. Man misses with the head strike.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snow Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Wilson. Man blocks a body shot from Wilson. Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch. Man misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Man as the two fighters clinch.
Wilson presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Man misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Man misses with the head strike.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Man pulls him back up using the underhooks. Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside. Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Wilson looks winded! Man digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank. Man breaks from the clinch.
Man clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land. Man misses with a hook from the clinch. Wilson tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man. Man lands a hook to the side of the head. Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards. Man misses with the head strike.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Man.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage. Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Man lands a nice uppercut. Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Man.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson is rocked! Man creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wilson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wilson drops to his knees and Man pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snow Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleksandr Usyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bone Thugs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleksandr Usyk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyrus Buster! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Usyk wants to clinch. Oleksandr Usyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Buster scores with a nice head shot. Buster has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Buster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Usyk doesn't seem bothered though. Usyk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Usyk just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Usyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Buster circles away.
Usyk throws a leg kick and Buster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Buster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. We've been told by Usyk's head coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A slow jab from Buster misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Usyk tries to land a body kick and Buster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Buster swings for the body but Usyk moves out of range.
Buster lands a head kick. Usyk smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Usyk tries to clinch but Buster moves away and Buster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Usyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Buster circles away.
A combination from Usyk does no damage. Usyk misses the body punch and Buster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Usyk closes the distance but Buster moves to the side and Usyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Usyk throws a combination. Buster tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good standup being displayed there by Usyk as he connects with a hook. Buster ducks under a wild hook from Usyk. Buster raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Usyk lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oleksandr Usyk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Loke Westlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher has chosen The Vindictives - Stupid Song as his entrance music. Philip Gallagher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loke Westlund! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Gallagher! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Westlund throws a nice inside leg kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gallagher checks a leg kick. A head kick misses from Westlund. Westlund swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallagher. A quick step to the side and Westlund tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Gallagher lands the left hand. Westlund throws a series of punches but Gallagher moves out of range. Gallagher misses the shot to the body. Westlund throws the kick towards the body but Gallagher avoids it. Philip Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking body kick lands there for Gallagher. Gallagher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Westlund. That did some damage! Gallagher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Westlund. Westlund circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gallagher connects with a leg kick. Westlund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. We've been informed that Gallagher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Westlund moves out of range easily. Gallagher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A bone on bone clash there as Westlund blocks the leg kick.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Gallagher checks it. Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Gallagher slips under a jab. Westlund misses the body punch and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gallagher misses with a leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Westlund. That's going to slow Gallagher down. Gallagher scores with a leg kick.
Westlund lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gallagher will feel that in the morning. Gallagher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice body kick from Westlund. Gallagher throws a big shot that misses. Gallagher throws a leg kick which misses Westlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Westlund tries to avoid it. Westlund looks to land a left hand but Gallagher moved out of range nicely. Gallagher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Westlund avoids a kick to the body.
Gallagher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Westlund feints and then cracks Gallagher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gallagher down. Gallagher wants to clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gallagher misses with a wild body shot. An inside leg kick lands from Gallagher.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gallagher moves into range and connects with a jab. Westlund misses the shot to the body. Gallagher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Gallagher throws a one two combo.
Gallagher throws a lazy uppercut
letting Westlund counter with a right hand. Gallagher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Westlund counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Philip Gallagher has been cut. Westlund drops his hands momentarily and Gallagher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gallagher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Westlund is out of range and Gallagher settles back down. Gallagher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Westlund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gallagher lands a nice hook to Westlund's body. Westlund takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Westlund misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Westlund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gallagher landing knees to the body.
Westlund lands with a light punch inside. Westlund lands a left hand.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Westlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Gallagher. Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westlund's elbow. Gallagher throws a head punch that misses. Gallagher takes a shot to the head. Westlund prevents a body shot from Gallagher. A short right from Gallagher on the inside. A shot in the inside from Westlund. Gallagher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westlund avoiding damage as Gallagher throws knees to the body.
Westlund tries to throw a body punch but Gallagher avoids it by throwing Westlund back against the cage. Westlund scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gallagher misses with a knee to the head. Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Westlund. Gallagher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Westlund or not. I was talking to Westlund's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Gallagher lands a nice knee to the body. Gallagher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gallagher working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Westlund working aggressively here.
Gallagher misses with a knee strike.
Westlund misses with a body punch.
Westlund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Gallagher. Gallagher blocking some punches.
Gallagher lands a good knee to the midsection. Westlund won't want to take too many of those. Westlund is breathing heavily. Westlund wants to get back to striking at distance but Gallagher won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Gallagher.
It looks like Loke Westlund has been cut. Gallagher misses with an elbow strike.
Gallagher misses with a knee to the head. Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gallagher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Westlund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gallagher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Westlund is rocked! Westlund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Westlund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Westlund tries to throw a body punch but Gallagher avoids it by throwing Westlund back against the cage. Gallagher is working Westlund over against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Gallagher dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Westlund thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gallagher if he has to take too many more of those.
Westlund seems to have got his legs back now. Gallagher with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Westlund. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet. Westlund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Gallagher closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Westlund! Gallagher dives in looking to finish! Westlund is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Gallagher! Philip Gallagher really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pena Pulkkinen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Barrera's chin.
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Pulkkinen! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mario Barrera! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barrera throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range. Barrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Barrera moved away. Nice cross by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Barrera avoids it. Barrera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Pulkkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Barrera throws a big shot that misses. Barrera swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pulkkinen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A telegraphed right hand from Barrera misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab from Barrera. A head kick misses from Barrera. Pulkkinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barrera. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrera. Barrera circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barrera is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Barrera's legs. Barrera connects with a solid leg kick. Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pulkkinen throws a hook but Barrera avoids it easily. Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Barrera's knee but Barrera avoids it well. Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Barrera. Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Pulkkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Barrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Barrera sees coming a mile off. Pulkkinen misses the jab. Pulkkinen cracks Barrera with an open hand slap. Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen. Barrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him? Barrera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Barrera to the canvas! Barrera doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pulkkinen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pena Pulkkinen! Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title! After winning the bout, Pena Pulkkinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ville Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selfie Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ELUVEITIE - Inis Mona. Ville Ahokas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Selfie Lord's chin.
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149 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ville Ahokas! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Selfie Lord! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A combination from Lord does no damage. Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ville Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ahokas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lord lands a head shot. Ahokas stuns Lord with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas. Lord drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Ahokas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A big left from Lord misses. Lord needs to keep his hands up - Ahokas had a free shot at his head there. Lord lands with a nice body punch. Lord throws a hook to the side of Ahokas's head but Ahokas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ahokas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord. Lord throws a sloppy head kick and Ahokas moves out of range easily. A counter left hand to the body from Ahokas misses its target. Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Lord doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Ahokas misses with a low kick.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahokas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lord throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahokas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lord scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lord takes one to the chin there. Ahokas clobbers Lord with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ahokas keeps the fight on the outside. Ahokas avoids the body shot from Lord.
Lord throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ahokas. Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range. Ahokas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ahokas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahokas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lord moves away from the strike by Ahokas. Lord ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas. Ahokas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ahokas connects with a single shot there. Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord. Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Lord's head but Lord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lord takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses. Lord paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ahokas slips under a jab. Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it. We've been told by Ahokas's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord. A big right from Ahokas misses. Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord. A counter left hand to the body from Ahokas misses its target. Lord tests Ahokas's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ahokas throws a leg kick which misses Lord's front leg but catches the back leg as Lord tries to avoid it. Lord is looking to slow Ahokas down with leg kicks. Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a hook but Lord avoids it easily. Ahokas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ahokas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ahokas stuns Lord with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lord uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Lord tried to score with a low kick but Ahokas checks it. Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Lord throws a body punch but Ahokas moves out of range. Ahokas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lord checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Lord throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ahokas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lord. Lord obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lord. A telegraphed right hand from Ahokas misses the target. Nice uppercut lands for Lord. That snapped Ahokas's head back.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ahokas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lord's head. Lord looks to land a left hand but Ahokas moved out of range nicely. Lord scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Ahokas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lord looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lord will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lord tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahokas paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ahokas cracks Lord with a good jab. Lord scores with a decent looking hook. Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lord! But no joy. Lord throws a series of punches but Ahokas avoids them all with ease. The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A combination from Lord does no damage. Lord does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Ahokas scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Lord misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lord moves out of range as Ahokas throws a body kick.
Lord looks for the body kick but Ahokas saw that one coming. Ahokas takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses. A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Selfie Lord will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Lord throws a body kick that misses. Lord tries to work over Ahokas's front leg with a kick but Ahokas checks it. Ahokas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lord has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A chopping leg kick lands by Ahokas. Good standup being displayed there by Lord as he connects with a hook. Lord thows a left - swing and a miss! Lord lands a slapping body shot.
Ahokas throws a jab when Lord was well out of range. Lord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ahokas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lord blocks a jab. Lord now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahokas, as that shot connected.
Ahokas throws a low kick but Lord avoids it. Lord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Selfie Lord seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahokas manages to avoid it. Lord connects with a nice looking jab.
Ahokas misses with a wild body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ahokas throws a series of strikes that have Lord backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range. Lord listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ahokas takes one to the side of the head.
Ahokas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord. Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it. Lord throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ahokas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lord lands a body shot.
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahokas.
Lord slips a jab from Ahokas. A swing and a miss from Lord. Lord moves forwards but Ahokas connects with a nice, crisp jab. Ahokas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahokas is looking to score with low kicks. Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahokas is just out of range. Lord looks to throw the jab but Ahokas is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Ahokas. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ahokas misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lord 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ahokas throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord. Lord scores with a jab to the jaw. Lord misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ahokas to counter with a crisp jab. Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ahokas scores with a nice head shot. Ahokas misses with a body shot
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ahokas swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
Ahokas moves into range and connects with a jab. Ahokas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab. Ahokas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ahokas moves out of range as Lord strikes. The fighters circling - Ahokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ahokas drops his hands momentarily and Lord takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ahokas lands with a straight right. Lord didn't see that one coming. Ahokas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lord.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ahokas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lord swings widly with a right hand
and Ahokas counters with a straight right hand. Ahokas scores with a shot to the body.
Ahokas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lord counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Ahokas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Lord swings widly with a right hand
and Ahokas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Lord avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lord drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Lord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Good standup being displayed there by Lord as he connects with a hook. Lord misses with a hook. Ahokas ducked under it nicely. Lord throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahokas counters with a straight right hand. Lord throws a shot from downtown. Ahokas moves away and avoids it. Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Ahokas's shoulder, as Ahokas tries to avoid the shot. Ahokas throws a looping overhand right but Lord ducks down to avoid it. Lord throws out a loose jab but Ahokas uses good head movement to avoid it. Ahokas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ahokas missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ahokas connects with a body shot. Lord throws a body punch but Ahokas moves out of range. Ahokas misses with a low kick. Ahokas misses with a shot to the body letting Lord counter with a right hand. Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord. Lord defending well as Ahokas loads up on a big left hand. Lord throws a right and a left that Ahokas avoids nicely. Lord misses with a wild body shot. Ahokas throws a body shot but no joy. Ahokas swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ahokas lands an overhand right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lord attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target. Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away. A countering left hand to the body from Lord misses. Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ville Ahokas will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Lord throws out a counter right but Ahokas avoids it with no problem. Ahokas misses with a body punch
and Ahokas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A big left from Lord misses. Lord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ahokas takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses. Lord throws a good cross that connects.
Ahokas's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahokas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ahokas lands with a right hand. Lord throws a big shot that misses. Lord throws a leg kick but Ahokas sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ahokas throws a series of punches but Lord avoids them all with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lord lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ahokas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lord tries to clinch but Ahokas moves away and Ahokas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Lord slips under a jab. Lord misses with a leg kick and Ahokas counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Lord. Ahokas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ahokas duly obliges. A big right from Ahokas misses. Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it. Ahokas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lord with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahokas to score with a decent uppercut. Ahokas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lord misses with a looping left. Ahokas is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Lord swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ahokas counters with a straight right hand. Lord moves into range and connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ahokas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lord. Lord circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Ahokas's shoulder, as Ahokas tries to avoid the shot. Ahokas tests Lord's chin there with a solid looking shot. A head kick by Lord misses and Ahokas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lord gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good body shot from Lord.
Ahokas can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action.
Lord lands a nice uppercut. Lord breaks the clinch.
Ahokas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The fighters circle momentarily. Ahokas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Good leg kick by Ahokas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahokas throws a shot from downtown. Lord moves away and avoids it. Lord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lord looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A big left from Lord misses. Lord uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Lord ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas. Lord misses with a low kick.
Ahokas throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ahokas throws a low kick but Lord moves out of range easily. Lord clinches up against the cage. Ahokas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Ahokas.
A head punch on the inside from Ahokas fails to land. Ahokas misses with the head strike.
Ahokas is looking to break free of the clinch but Lord has double underhooks. Lord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahokas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahokas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ahokas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ahokas throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range. Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahokas. Lord takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahokas throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord. Lord scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahokas doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Lord. Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord throws out a powerful jab. Lord lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lord scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahokas should have avoided that one. Lord misses with a head kick.
Ahokas connects with a nice looking jab.
Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ahokas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Ahokas misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Ahokas. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet. A little jabbing left from Lord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lord needs to keep his hands up - Ahokas had a free shot at his head there. Lord throws a lazy right hand but Ahokas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ahokas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Lord slips under a jab. Ahokas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lord counters with a thumping low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Ahokas clearly takes 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.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ahokas misses with a hook. Ahokas misses with a wild combination.
Lord lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ahokas tries to score with a low kick but Lord moves his leg out of the way. Nice jab there from Lord. Lord tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ahokas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Lord thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahokas manages to avoid it. Lord throws a body shot but no joy. Ahokas misses with a straight left. Ahokas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ahokas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahokas. Ahokas misses with a wild body shot. Ahokas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lord counters with an outside leg kick.
Ahokas misses with a body shot
and Lord counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahokas's knee momentarily. Ahokas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lord darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A swing and a miss from Ahokas. Lord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahokas. Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Lord's head but Lord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lord appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Ahokas misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming. Lord misses with an uppercut. An inside leg kick lands from Ahokas. Ahokas misses with a looping left. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahokas, as that shot connected.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lord wants to clinch up but Ahokas keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A jab lands there for Lord. Lord will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lord staying out of range there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ahokas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord. Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lord swings for the body but Ahokas moves out of range.
Lord walks into a left hand. The fighters circling - Ahokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ahokas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lord misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Ahokas misses and Lord counters with a stiff right hand. Nice jab there from Ahokas. Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahokas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lord misses with a hook. The fighters circling - Ahokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ahokas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lord. Ahokas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lord lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lord is looking for the big counter here. Ahokas misses with a left hand enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab. Lord throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahokas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Lord digs a good hook to Ahokas's body.
Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ahokas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ahokas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lord. Lord punishes Ahokas's body with a nice straight punch. Lord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas. Lord pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahokas is out of range and Lord settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ahokas throws a big shot that misses. Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Lord misses. Lord misses with a low kick as Ahokas jumps back. Lord throws out a loose jab but Ahokas uses good head movement to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Ahokas misses the target. Lord defending well as Ahokas loads up on a big left hand. Ahokas moves out of range of the strikes. Lord throws a leg kick that is checked letting Ahokas counter with a right hand. Lord throws a body shot but no joy. Lord missing with a left hand there. Ahokas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ahokas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ahokas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Ahokas. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet. Lord unleashes a big counter combination but Ahokas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A good leg kick by Ahokas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
Lord is looking to clinch. Lord scores with a body shot.
Ahokas throws a hook but Lord blocks it. Lord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahokas throws out the jab. Lord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahokas. Lord throws a shot from downtown. Ahokas moves away and avoids it. Lord throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahokas's head. Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahokas.
Lord moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lord misses with a hook
and Ahokas counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lord thows a leg kick but Ahokas checks it and Lord takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lord lands a jab. Lord connects with a jab. Nice defenses there by Ahokas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lord throws a head kick that misses. Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range. Lord moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ahokas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lord. Lord thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice straight punches there by Lord. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lord. Ahokas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lord misses with a body shot.
Lord scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Ahokas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lord on the side of the head. Lord misses with an uppercut. Ahokas saw that one coming. Ahokas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A jab from Ahokas does it's job there. Lord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahokas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range. Ahokas misses with a hook to the body
and Lord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahokas thinking. Ahokas swings widly with a right hand
and Lord counters with an inside leg kick. Lord misses with a shot to the body and Ahokas counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahokas throws a lazy uppercut
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lord cracks Ahokas with an open hand slap. Ahokas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lord misses with a leg kick. Ahokas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord. Ahokas cracks Lord with an open hand slap. Lord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lord throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahokas counters with a nice uppercut. Ahokas throws a looping overhand right but Lord ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Ahokas. Ahokas thows a leg kick but Lord checks it enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab. A low kick from Lord misses and Ahokas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lord throws a leg kick but Ahokas sees it coming and moves out of range. Ahokas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it. Ahokas throws a leg kick but Lord moved away. Lord throws a hook but Ahokas blocks it. Lord misses the jab. Lord drops his hands momentarily and Ahokas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ahokas, right into the meat.
Lord misses with a hook. Ahokas ducked under it nicely. Lord throws a body shot but no joy. Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahokas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lord defending well as Ahokas loads up on a big left hand. Ahokas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahokas swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ahokas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lord throws out a loose jab but Ahokas uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahokas. Lord scores with a jab. Ahokas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Lord lands a front kick. Lord slips a jab from Ahokas. Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahokas moves away. Lord takes a shot right to the bread basket. A left lands for Ahokas. Ahokas cracks the inside of Lord's front leg. A shot to the body from Lord misses and Ahokas counters with a nice uppercut. Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Selfie Lord. I think Lord has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:47 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ville Ahokas! Ville Ahokas retains his featherweight title! Ville Ahokas tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshimo Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Sturm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshimo Sakamoto! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Sturm! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Sturm shrugs it off though. Sturm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sakamoto slips a jab and a cross from Sturm.
Sakamoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. The crowd cheers as Sturm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakamoto doesn't seem phased though. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto defending well as Sturm loads up on a big left hand. Sakamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sturm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Sakamoto misses with a leg kick and Sturm counters with a thumping low kick. Sakamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sakamoto jabs at Sturm's body. Sakamoto throws a leg kick and Sturm counters with a straight right hand. Sakamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Sturm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sakamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Sturm should have avoided that one. Sturm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sakamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sturm lands with an uppercut that bounces Sakamoto off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sakamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sturm takes one on the button. Sakamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there and Sturm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Sturm avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
We've been informed that Sturm has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot. Sakamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Sakamoto. Sturm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto. Sturm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Sturm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sakamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Sturm should have avoided that one. Sakamoto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight. Sturm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sturm throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it. Sakamoto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sturm just manages to avoid it. Sakamoto throws out a leg kick but Sturm moves out of range and Sakamoto only half commits. A looping hook to the body misses from Sturm. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet. Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sakamoto thuds a left hand into Sturm's body. Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturm now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Good work by Sturm as he checks the leg kick. Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Sturm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sturm takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a jab. Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Sturm jumps back. Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sturm throws a body shot but no joy. Sturm lands with a straight right. Sakamoto didn't see that one coming. Sturm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturm. Sakamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sturm misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sturm lands an overhand right. Sakamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sakamoto cracks Sturm with an open hand slap. Sturm checks the leg kick. Sturm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though. Sturm looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range. Felix Sturm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice uppercut lands for Sturm. That snapped Sakamoto's head back.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the head.
Sakamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Sturm scores with a decent looking hook.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut is getting worse. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturm moves away. Sturm lands a jab to Sakamoto's midsection. Sturm misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from Sakamoto misses the target. Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturm. Sturm throws out a counter right but Sakamoto avoids it with no problem. A looping hook to the body misses from Sturm. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet. Sturm throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sturm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses. A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target. Sturm throws out a counter right but Sakamoto avoids it with no problem. A shot to the body from Sakamoto misses and Sturm counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sturm throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sakamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sturm lands a jab to the nose.
Sakamoto is rocked!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Sturm misses with a wild body shot. Oh Sakamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sturm avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto seems to have got his legs back now. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sturm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sakamoto - the referee stops the clock and Sturm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sakamoto. Sturm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Sturm works Sakamoto's body with a nice hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sturm throws a solid leg kick but Sakamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturm. It looked like Sakamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Sakamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Sturm manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Sturm lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felix Sturm will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto'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.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturm. Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturm. Sturm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Sakamoto throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Sturm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Sakamoto throws a leg kick and Sturm counters with a straight right hand. A big left from Sakamoto misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturm! But no joy. Sakamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Sturm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturm's sensitive parts. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Sturm shrugs it off though. Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Sturm's front leg but catches the back leg as Sturm tries to avoid it. Sturm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sturm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakamoto can pounce on him.
Sturm lands with an overhand left. 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! Sakamoto dodges the punch combination from Sturm.
Sturm connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sturm thows a left - swing and a miss! Sturm throws a sloppy body shot
and Sakamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sturm ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto. Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sturm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Sakamoto wants to land a leg kick but Sturm is out of range. Sakamoto tried to score with a low kick but Sturm checks it. Sturm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sakamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sturm throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot. Sturm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto. Sturm throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it. Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturm. Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sturm. Sturm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturm. Sturm clobbers Sakamoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sturm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturm wants it to stay on the feet. Sturm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sturm misses with a looping right. 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! Sturm stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Sturm throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it. Sturm lunges at Sakamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakamoto's hand.
Jeez, Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturm.
And Sakamoto counters with a quick kick to the body but Sturm blocks it. Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturm tried to score with a low kick but Sakamoto checks it. Sakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick. Sturm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick. Sturm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Sakamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Sakamoto thuds his right hand into Sturm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sturm works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sakamoto lands a jab to the nose. Sakamoto clobbers Sturm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A looping hook to the body misses from Sturm. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet. Sakamoto scores with a hook to the body. Sturm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sakamoto thumps Sturm with a low kick. Sturm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab. Sakamoto tries to move into range but Sturm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Felix Sturm! Felix Sturm is the new lightweight champion! Our winner, Felix Sturm, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. Hiroshimo Sakamoto was interviewed post fight and said 'It had to be my goofy eyes!!'.
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