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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
25 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rokki Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Phoenix Templar!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templar takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Templar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kukko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Templar to the ground. Kukko is now in Templar's guard.
Templar is looking for a triangle but Kukko pushes his legs off easily.
Templar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kukko is aware though and is defending well.
Templar is looking for a triangle but Kukko pushes his legs off easily.
Templar being controlled here, momentarily.
Kukko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Templar for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Templar is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kukko postures up in Templar's guard and throws a big left but Templar blocks it.
Kukko wants to pass the guard but Templar is keeping the position.
Templar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kukko defends well.
Templar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kukko is aware though and is defending well.
Kukko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Templar keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Templar staying out of range there.
Kukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Templar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kukko pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko controlling the action here.
Templar tries to roll over but Kukko keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kukko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kukko trying to control the action but Templar is working from the bottom.
Kukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kukko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kukko seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Templar is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rokki Kukko!
Rokki Kukko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laat Dovah-Kinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonis Skayias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dovah-Kinn comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Immortalized. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Laat Dovah-Kinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonis Skayias!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dovah-Kinn cracks a nice hook into Skayias's ribs.
Dovah-Kinn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dovah-Kinn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skayias scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Laat Dovah-Kinn has been cut.
Dovah-Kinn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Antonis Skayias has been cut.
Skayias moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dovah-Kinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skayias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dovah-Kinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Skayias.
Skayias takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skayias doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Skayias does no damage.
Skayias moves out of range of the leg kick from Dovah-Kinn.
Skayias checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Dovah-Kinn finds it's target.
Skayias is rocked!
Dovah-Kinn throws a pinpoint strike between Skayias's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Skayias crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Dovah-Kinn scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laat Dovah-Kinn!
An out of breath Laat Dovah-Kinn 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McDonald might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get Busy Living. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hanma's choice of entrance music: Disl Automatic (feat. K-rino) - Battle Cry. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hanma. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
Hanma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been informed that Hanma 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.
Hanma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as McDonald blocks the low kick.
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hanma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma trying to control the position here.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Hanma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hanma pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanma is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
Hanma is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
Hanma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Hanma is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald trying to control here.
Hanma stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hanma wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by McDonald's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma cracks the inside of McDonald's front leg.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanma as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanma tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanma throws a solid leg kick but McDonald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanma.
Hanma feints and then cracks McDonald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonald down.
Hanma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Hanma tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanma connects with an inside leg kick.
Baki Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Hanma.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonald blocks the leg kick.
Hanma feints and then cracks McDonald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonald down.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Hanma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma tried to score with a low kick but McDonald checks it.
An inside leg kick from Hanma misses.
Hanma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Hanma misses
and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hanma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
McDonald trying to stall but Hanma improves his position.
McDonald lands a body shot.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanma lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hanma manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanma. That's going to slow McDonald down.
Hanma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hanma throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
Hanma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hanma throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Hanma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanma lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Hanma gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the cage.
McDonald backing away here, and Hanma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Hanma circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanma feints and then cracks McDonald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonald down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanma.
Hanma throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Hanma only half commits.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDonald's calf.
McDonald drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanma being controlled here, momentarily.
Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanma being controlled here, momentarily.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.
McDonald managing to control the position.
Hanma tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Hanma controlling from the top position.
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hanma is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanma.
Hanma tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
Hanma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanma throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanma.
Hanma is looking to chop away at McDonald's legs.
McDonald attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Hanma gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanma blocks a leg kick.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hanma throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanma as he avoids it easily.
McDonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanma can pounce on him.
McDonald gets a clinch.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking for a takedown.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Hanma is controlling him.
McDonald jumps guard but Hanma stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Hanma is working McDonald over against the cage.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanma stops a takedown attempt from McDonald.
Hanma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hanma keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hanma is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanma's head.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ronnie McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Hanma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanma keeping control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
Hanma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baki Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanma.
Hanma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hanma as McDonald shoots in.
Hanma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanma leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald pushes Hanma up against the cage in a clinch.
Ronnie McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald tries a knee to the head but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald wants a takedown.
McDonald gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Hanma defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Baki Hanma.
I've got Hanma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Thoreson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Thoreson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoreson scores with a jab. County acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thoreson slips under a jab from County.
County gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thoreson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thoreson wanted to stand there but County had control of the position.
Thoreson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thoreson lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and County counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thoreson wants to clinch but County slips to the side
and County counters with a lovely straight right hand!
County fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thoreson tries to clinch
and County cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
County lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - County throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mats Thoreson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says County as he avoids it easily.
Thoreson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from County misses.
Thoreson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thoreson wants to clinch up but County keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoreson is looking to clinch but County is avoiding it.
County throwing a counter right hand but Thoreson manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thoreson.
County has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
County cracks Thoreson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
County is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thoreson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. County quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Thoreson 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.
Thoreson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
County won't allow Thoreson to pass to mount.
Thoreson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under County.
Thoreson trying to mount his opponent but County defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
County trying to hold on to Thoreson's head to control him but Thoreson postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
County takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
County fails to land with a series of punches.
Thoreson has County up against the cage in a clinch.
Thoreson misses with the head strike.
County breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
County misses with a series of wild punches.
County looks to land a body kick but Thoreson moved away.
County keeps the fight on the outside.
County throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thoreson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from County.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thoreson, as that shot connected.
Thoreson moves into range and clinches up with County.
County dodges an elbow strike from Thoreson.
County lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoreson misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
County lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thoreson misses with an elbow strike.
Thoreson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoreson.
County creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
County blocking some punches.
County tries for a takedown but Thoreson manages to get underhooks.
County's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe County will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thoreson tries to clinch up.
Thoreson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoreson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. County manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thoreson moves in looking to clinch but County pushes him off.
Joe County is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thoreson tries to bum rush County with a series of wild strikes but County uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
County misses with a two punch combination.
Thoreson tries to clinch up but County circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thoreson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thoreson closes the distance and clinches.
Thoreson pushes off an throws an elbow but County leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
County can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoreson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoreson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoreson's elbow.
Thoreson trying to land knees to the body.
County breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoreson staying out of range there.
Thoreson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. County manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
County misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thoreson.
Thoreson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
County misses the shot to the body.
Thoreson clinches up against the cage.
Thoreson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
County looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thoreson misses with an elbow strike.
Thoreson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. County seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thoreson can turn it around.
County gets through Thoreson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoreson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thoreson.
It looks like Joe County has been cut.
Thoreson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thoreson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
County blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Thoreson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoreson throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Thoreson on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Thoreson.
County wants to break free but Thoreson has control.
County takes a knee to the side of the body.
County has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
County wants to get back to striking at distance but Thoreson won't allow it.
Thoreson lands an elbow just above County 's eye.
Thoreson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. County is defending well for now.
Thoreson swings wildly with an uppercut but County uses good head movement to avoid it.
County wants to break free but Thoreson has control.
Thoreson lands an uppercut.
Thoreson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thoreson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
County is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Thoreson lands a big elbow that drops County! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - County is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Thoreson!
In his post fight interview, Mats Thoreson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
200 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
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41
202 lbs
20 - 20 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danneskjöld misses with the combination.
Danneskjöld drives through with a takedown into guard.
Danneskjöld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chambers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers being controlled here, momentarily.
Chambers wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.
Danneskjöld loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chambers is keeping the position for now.
Chambers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Danneskjöld is looking for a sweep. Chambers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Danneskjöld moves into full guard.
Chambers won't allow Danneskjöld to sweep him here.
Chambers postures up.
Chambers preventing the sweep.
Chambers is looking to stand up but Danneskjöld won't let him.
Chambers won't allow Danneskjöld to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers stands up and waves to Danneskjöld to follow him.
Danneskjöld lands a right hook to the body.
Chambers misses with a two punch combination.
Chambers throws a head kick but Danneskjöld moves out of range.
Chambers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chambers's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chambers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Danneskjöld lands a really nice looking cross but Chambers seems unphased.
Danneskjöld misses with a takedown attempt - Chambers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chambers flicks out a counter leg kick but Danneskjöld steps away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Danneskjöld.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Chambers. No joy for Danneskjöld on that attempt.
Chambers feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Danneskjöld with that takedown attempt.
Chambers looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Danneskjöld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danneskjöld fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danneskjöld 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.
Danneskjöld tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chambers swivels and escapes.
Danneskjöld has a takedown stuffed.
Chambers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danneskjöld doesn't seem bothered though.
Chambers moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Danneskjöld misses
and Chambers counters with an outside leg kick.
Danneskjöld closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jack Chambers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chambers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danneskjöld tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chambers's legs.
Danneskjöld wants to take a breather but Chambers manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Danneskjöld.
Chambers managing to control the position.
Danneskjöld showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Danneskjöld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ragnar Danneskjöld will probably get the nod.
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.
Danneskjöld rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chambers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chambers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danneskjöld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danneskjöld closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chambers quickly recovers to half guard.
Danneskjöld is pressing down on Chambers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chambers is holding on for now.
Danneskjöld is trying to control. Chambers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chambers controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld wants to pass the guard but Chambers is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Danneskjöld passes to full mount!
Danneskjöld is landing with some decent strikes but Chambers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Danneskjöld wants to control the pace but Chambers is squirming around nicely.
Danneskjöld wants to take Chambers's back but he can't do it this time.
Danneskjöld trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Danneskjöld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chambers can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld wants to take Chambers's back here but Chambers is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chambers is squirming around, avoiding Danneskjöld's attempts to control the action.
Danneskjöld looking to finish Chambers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chambers!
Danneskjöld can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chambers is looking to escape.
Chambers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Danneskjöld not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Danneskjöld 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.
Chambers wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danneskjöld seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chambers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Danneskjöld controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danneskjöld tries to pass to full mount but Chambers defends it.
Chambers is in trouble now - Danneskjöld has advanced to mount!
Chambers wants to control but Danneskjöld is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danneskjöld looking to control but Chambers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Danneskjöld is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chambers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Danneskjöld tries to take his opponent's back but Chambers turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Danneskjöld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danneskjöld wants to sweep but no luck.
Chambers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danneskjöld.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Danneskjöld dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Danneskjöld throws a series of punches but Chambers moves out of range.
Danneskjöld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chambers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chambers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Danneskjöld connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chambers scrambles back to his feet.
Ragnar Danneskjöld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers misses with a body shot.
Danneskjöld fails with a takedown attempt.
Chambers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chambers dodges the punch combination from Danneskjöld.
Ragnar Danneskjöld is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chambers tries to avoid it but Danneskjöld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chambers to the ground. Chambers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danneskjöld misses with a body shot.
Danneskjöld ducks under a wild hook from Chambers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chambers. Danneskjöld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danneskjöld changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers tries to land a front kick but Danneskjöld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danneskjöld changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Danneskjöld gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chambers.
The fighters circling - Chambers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danneskjöld drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chambers sprawls and moves away.
Danneskjöld with a hook.
Danneskjöld has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Danneskjöld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danneskjöld will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danneskjöld manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chambers on his heels. He'll look to pass Chambers's guard now, I'm sure.
Danneskjöld stands and throws Chambers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chambers controls the position for a moment.
Jack Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is being controlled here.
Danneskjöld goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chambers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Danneskjöld but great work by Chambers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danneskjöld tries to buck Chambers off but Chambers is having none of it.
Chambers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Danneskjöld to his feet.
Danneskjöld shoots in for a takedown but Chambers shows good takedown defense.
Chambers raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Danneskjöld throws a series of punches but Chambers moves out of range.
Chambers follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Danneskjöld shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chambers eats them both and turns towards Danneskjöld to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danneskjöld misses with a takedown attempt
and Chambers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chambers throws a head kick but Danneskjöld moves out of range.
Chambers defending well as Danneskjöld loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chambers avoids it really well and circles away.
Danneskjöld checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danneskjöld misses with a two punch combination.
Chambers scores with a jab to the head.
Danneskjöld looks for a takedown but Chambers sprawls well.
Danneskjöld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chambers avoids it really well and circles away.
Danneskjöld lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danneskjöld misses with a shot to the body
and Chambers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chambers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Chambers as Danneskjöld shoots in.
A nice side step and Chambers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chambers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danneskjöld misses with a body shot.
Chambers throws an off balance right hand
and Danneskjöld counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Danneskjöld.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chambers has his hands on Danneskjöld's head, controlling the position.
Danneskjöld tries to free his leg and advance position but Chambers is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Chambers.
I think Danneskjöld 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ragnar Danneskjöld!
During a confident post fight interview, Ragnar Danneskjöld thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jack Chambers spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to retire and help the next generation.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tito Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
148 lbs
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150 lbs
22 - 19 - 1 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Duran !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Mera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mera misses with a takedown
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Duran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duran avoids it really well and circles away.
Mera feints and as Duran raises his hands in defense, Mera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duran is trying to control the position but Mera postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duran has Mera pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera wants to control from the top but Duran keeps moving.
Mera throws a big elbow that misses.
Mera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Duran pulls Mera in to control the position.
Mera looking to pass the guard.
Duran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mera's guard.
Duran wants to stand but Mera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera is looking for a triangle but Duran pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran wants to stand but Mera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera working for a triangle but Duran defends it easily.
Duran is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duran passes into half guard.
Mera throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Duran stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duran tries to avoid it but Mera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duran to the ground. Duran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tito Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Duran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mera wants a takedown.
Duran manages to break the clinch.
Duran closes the distance and pushes Mera back into the cage.
Duran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mera darts in trying to clinch
and Duran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duran drives through and clinches with Mera against the cage.
Mera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mera gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Duran regains guard.
Duran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mera is one step ahead there.
Mera wants to control from the top but Duran keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mera looking to sit in guard and control but Duran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duran is aware though and is defending well.
Duran wants to get up but he can't break Mera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Duran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duran stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mera clinches up with Duran and pushes him back against the cage.
Mera breaks the clinch.
Duran moves into the clinch.
Mera wants to take the fight to the mat but Duran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mera has Duran pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Duran tumbling to the mat - Mera dives into Duran 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tito Duran will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Duran on his heels. He'll look to pass Duran 's guard now, I'm sure.
Mera with a nice head shot there.
Duran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mera wants to pass the guard but Duran is keeping the position.
Mera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mera with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera wants to pass the guard but Duran is keeping the position.
Duran is pulling down on Mera's head. It's preventing any offense from Mera, at least for the moment.
Mera trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mera drops back looking for a leg! Duran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duran manages to kick Mera off! Mera jumps back into Duran 's guard.
Duran keeping full guard, as Mera tries to pass.
Mera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Duran looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Duran looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Duran !
Mera looks to move to half guard but instead Duran has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mera has closed the distance and engaged Duran in a clinch.
Mera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mera throws an off balance right hand
and Duran counters with a left to the body.
Duran rushes Mera and presses him up against the cage.
Mera wants to take the fight to the mat but Duran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duran manages to break the clinch.
Duran lands a head kick!
Jose Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mera drives through and clinches with Duran against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mera throws a punch but it's blocked by Duran .
Mera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duran prevents it.
Mera misses with the head strike.
Mera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mera misses with a shot to the body
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tito Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duran moves into the clinch.
Mera has Duran pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Duran tumbling to the mat - Mera dives into Duran 's guard.
Mera preventing the sweep.
Mera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duran dives on top into guard.
Duran stands up and waves to Mera to follow him.
Duran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mera gets tackled into the cage by Duran . Duran maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tito Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Mera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duran breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Mera with that takedown attempt.
Mera with a poor takedown
and Duran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duran moves into range and clinches up with Mera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Duran dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mera shoots in and gets a takedown into Duran 's guard.
Mera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duran manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mera has Duran in his guard.
Duran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duran gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Duran swats away the attempt to clinch by Mera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran scores with a hook to the body. Mera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mera shoots and misses
and Duran counters with a head kick.
Mera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duran pinned against the cage. Duran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera shoots in for a double leg but Duran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tito Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Mera throws a right hand that Duran ducks under and follows up with a left that Duran also avoids with ease.
Mera tries to close the distance and clinch but Duran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duran closes the distance and clinches.
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mera tries to keep at a distance but Duran has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mera fails to land.
Mera misses with the head strike.
Mera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duran avoids it really well and circles away.
Jose Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Duran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mera is working away from the top position though.
Mera is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Duran as he works his way to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duran is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duran has managed to get both his arms back between Mera's legs - danger averted.
Duran wanted to stand there but Mera had control of the position.
Duran gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Duran moves into the clinch successfully.
Mera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mera misses with a body shot
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Mera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duran circles away.
Mera misses with a body punch
and Duran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duran clobbers Mera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duran swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran moves into the clinch.
Duran breaks from the clinch.
Mera shoots in for a double leg but Duran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duran pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tito Duran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duran scores with a hook to the body. Mera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mera moves in looking to clinch but Duran pushes him off.
Mera throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran counters with a good low kick that Mera was not able to check.
No luck for Mera with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duran , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Duran !
Tito Duran decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kezz The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Distacio Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Convict comes to the cage accompanied by Locked up. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Harry Distacio Jr enters the cage!
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187 lbs
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34
182 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kezz The Convict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Distacio Jr!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Distacio Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donk. The Convict catches Distacio Jr right on the button with a cross.
The Convict lands with a nice body punch.
The Convict throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Distacio Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Convict throws a nice looking combination but Distacio Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Convict rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Distacio Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Convict cracks Distacio Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from The Convict misses the target.
Distacio Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Convict with a body shot.
Distacio Jr dodges the punch combination from The Convict.
As The Convict backs off Distacio Jr throws a huge counter combo but The Convict manages to avoid it all.
The Convict swings away with a body shot that misses
and Distacio Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Distacio Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Distacio Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from The Convict lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict swings for the body but Distacio Jr moves out of range.
The Convict misses with a hook. Distacio Jr ducked under it nicely.
The Convict looks to score with a jab to the body but Distacio Jr is just out of range.
Distacio Jr is looking for the big counter here.
The Convict swings away with a body shot that misses
and Distacio Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Distacio Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from The Convict on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Convict misses with a hook. Distacio Jr ducked under it nicely.
The Convict throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Convict misses with a left hand
and Distacio Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Convict getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Distacio Jr lands a jab to the head.
The Convict misses with a body shot.
Distacio Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Convict throws a right and a left that Distacio Jr avoids nicely.
Distacio Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from The Convict misses the target.
It seemed like Distacio Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kezz The Convict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Convict rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Distacio Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Distacio Jr avoids the body shot from The Convict.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Convict swings widly with a right hand
and Distacio Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from The Convict does no damage.
Distacio Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Convict lands a jab to the nose.
A nice combination there by The Convict.
The Convict misses with a lunging right hand
and Distacio Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Convict looks to throw the jab but Distacio Jr is out of range.
Distacio Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Distacio Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Convict.
The Convict misses with an uppercut
and Distacio Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab by The Convict.
Distacio Jr ducks under a wild hook from The Convict.
A nice side step and Distacio Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Convict throws a shot from downtown. Distacio Jr moves away and avoids it.
Distacio Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Convict with a body shot.
Distacio Jr staying out of range there.
The Convict thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Convict lands a jab-cross combination.
Distacio Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Convict moves away.
Distacio Jr cracks a nice hook into The Convict's ribs.
The Convict misses with a lunging right hand
and Distacio Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Distacio Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Convict's hands.
The Convict misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Convict misses with a left hand
and Distacio Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Convict throws an overhand right that lands on Distacio Jr's shoulder, as Distacio Jr tries to avoid the shot.
The Convict is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for The Convict, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from The Convict misses.
Distacio Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Distacio Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Convict.
The Convict looks to throw the jab but Distacio Jr is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Distacio Jr misses.
The Convict throws a lazy uppercut
and Distacio Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Distacio Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Convict rather than just go for the knockout.
Distacio Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Convict.
Distacio Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for The Convict. That snapped Distacio Jr's head back.
The Convict swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kezz The Convict dominated that round.
That's time! The Convict's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Convict looks to throw the jab but Distacio Jr is out of range.
The Convict misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr ducks under a wild hook from The Convict.
Distacio Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Convict is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Distacio Jr can do to turn this around?
The Convict throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Distacio Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Convict throws a hook to the side of Distacio Jr's head but Distacio Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Distacio Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Distacio Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, The Convict has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice uppercut lands for The Convict. That snapped Distacio Jr's head back.
Distacio Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Convict manages to avoid it.
The Convict misses with a lunging right hand
and Distacio Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
The Convict misses with a hook
and Distacio Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Convict fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distacio Jr manages to avoid it.
The Convict throws a jab but it's blocked by Distacio Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from The Convict misses.
Distacio Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Convict misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Distacio Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Convict misses with an uppercut
and Distacio Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Convict lands with a straight right. Distacio Jr didn't see that one coming.
The Convict throws a right hand that misses
and Distacio Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Convict loads up on a big right hand but Distacio Jr slips the punch.
The Convict misses with a combination
and The Convict takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kezz The Convict is winning the standup battle so far.
The Convict misses with a hook
and Distacio Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Convict is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Convict stuns Distacio Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Convict throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distacio Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Distacio Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Convict.
Distacio Jr is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Convict lands an overhand right.
The Convict fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distacio Jr manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Distacio Jr misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Convict misses with a looping left.
Distacio Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Distacio Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Convict.
As The Convict backs off Distacio Jr throws a huge counter combo but The Convict manages to avoid it all.
The Convict rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Distacio Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
The Convict misses with a left hand
and Distacio Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
The Convict misses with a right hand
and Distacio Jr counters with a left to the body.
Distacio Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Convict ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Distacio Jr moves away.
A big left from The Convict misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Convict misses with a right hand
and Distacio Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Distacio Jr throws a hook but The Convict avoids it easily.
The Convict comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Distacio Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Convict steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Distacio Jr.
The Convict is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distacio Jr.
It seemed like Distacio Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Distacio Jr moves forwards but The Convict connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Convict is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Convict misses with a body shot.
The Convict throws a right hand that Distacio Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Distacio Jr also avoids with ease.
Distacio Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict looks to land a combination but Distacio Jr avoids it well.
The Convict missing with a left hand there. Distacio Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distacio Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Distacio Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by The Convict.
Good shot there by The Convict.
The Convict throws a right hand that misses
enabling Distacio Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
The Convict throws the left hand but Distacio Jr avoids the punch easily.
The Convict throws a body punch but Distacio Jr moves out of range.
Distacio Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Convict falls off balance throwing a combination
and Distacio Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Convict misses with a hook.
No joy there for The Convict, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Distacio Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Kezz The Convict will probably get the nod.
That's time! The Convict's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Distacio Jr cracks The Convict with an open hand slap.
The Convict throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Convict ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Distacio Jr moves away.
The Convict throws a hook to the side of Distacio Jr's head but Distacio Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Distacio Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Distacio Jr needs to keep his hands up - The Convict had a free shot at his head there.
The Convict misses with a left hand
and Distacio Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Convict throws an off balance right hand
and Distacio Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Distacio Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Convict in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from The Convict.
Danga de danga de dang - The Convict scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Convict throws a poor cross that misses
and Distacio Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Convict swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Distacio Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
The Convict listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Convict takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Convict throws out a loose jab but Distacio Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Distacio Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Convict misses the body punch
and Distacio Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Distacio Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Distacio Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Distacio Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Convict misses with a combination
and Distacio Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from The Convict misses the target.
The Convict is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Convict throws a right hand that misses
and Distacio Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from The Convict misses.
Distacio Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Distacio Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Convict misses with a left hand
and Distacio Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Convict looks to score with a jab to the body but Distacio Jr is just out of range.
Distacio Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Convict with a body shot.
Harry Distacio Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Convict throws a hook but Distacio Jr avoids it easily.
Distacio Jr slips under a jab.
The Convict misses with a shot to the body
and Distacio Jr counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict misses the shot to the body.
The Convict swings widly with a right hand
and Distacio Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
The Convict jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Convict shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Distacio Jr eats them both and turns towards The Convict to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Convict throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Distacio Jr.
The Convict tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Distacio Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from The Convict.
The Convict throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Convict. Distacio Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kezz The Convict is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Convict with a jab.
Distacio Jr takes one on the button.
The Convict throws a left and a right that both miss
and Distacio Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Distacio Jr.
Despite the aggression on Distacio Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Convict scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distacio Jr slips under a jab.
Distacio Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Distacio Jr scores with a jab to the body.
The Convict cracks Distacio Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Distacio Jr takes a swing at The Convict's ribcage but misses.
Distacio Jr missing with a left hand there. The Convict was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like The Convict wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Convict misses with a left hand
and Distacio Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Convict will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Distacio Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Distacio Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kezz The Convict.
Well The Convict 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kezz The Convict!
A less than humble Kezz The Convict misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masada The Zealot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sigit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gie. The key to victory for Masada The Zealot has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Masada The Zealot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, The Sigit!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Zealot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sigit.
The Zealot misses with a double jab.
No joy there for The Zealot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sigit walks into a straight right hand from The Zealot.
The Zealot throws the left hand but Sigit avoids the punch easily.
Sigit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sigit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sigit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Zealot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sigit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sigit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sigit tries for a takedown but The Zealot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sigit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Zealot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Zealot throws the left hand but Sigit avoids the punch easily.
The Zealot slaps away a takedown attempt from Sigit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from The Zealot misses the target.
Masada The Zealot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
The Zealot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sigit.
And Sigit tries to counter it with a takedown but The Zealot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
The Zealot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sigit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sigit wants to pass the guard but The Zealot is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sigit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Zealot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sigit on the ground.
Sigit advances to half guard.
Sigit thows a huge punch but The Zealot dodges it nicely.
Sigit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Zealot taking some punishment here, with Sigit in his half guard.
Sigit is nestled in close to The Zealot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sigit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sigit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sigit content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Zealot's head.
Sigit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sigit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sigit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sigit connects with a nice short shot to The Zealot's temple.
Sigit trying to pass the guard but The Zealot defending well.
Sigit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Zealot defending well though.
Sigit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Zealot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sigit.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Zealot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sigit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sigit misses with a head shot. The Zealot uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sigit throwing strikes from guard but The Zealot blocks nicely.
Sigit trying to control but The Zealot is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sigit throwing strikes but missing.
Sigit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sigit.
The Zealot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sigit.
Sigit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Zealot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sigit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sigit trying to control the action but The Zealot is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sigit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sigit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sigit working the strikes but The Zealot uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sigit tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Zealot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The Zealot keeping control of the position.
Sigit is just content to waste time from the top position. The Zealot takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit prevents The Zealot from getting back to his feet.
Sigit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Zealot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sigit is controlling him.
Sigit trying to control but The Zealot is working from the bottom.
The Zealot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sigit postures up in The Zealot's guard and throws a big left but The Zealot blocks it.
Sigit throws a big right hand that misses.
The Zealot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sigit.
Sigit advances position into side control!
Sigit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigit throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sigit in side control, throwing shots but The Zealot defends.
The Zealot defending against the ground and pound.
Sigit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sigit has hold of The Zealot's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! The Zealot tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sigit cranks the arm and The Zealot screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from The Zealot, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). The Sigit!
The Sigit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey Eremeev will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eremeev misses with a series of wild punches.
Eremeev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eremeev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eremeev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eremeev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Eremeev tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eremeev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eremeev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson 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.
Eremeev landing with the ground and pound.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eremeev passes into side control.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Eremeev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Eremeev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Eremeev is landing with some decent strikes but Robinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Eremeev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Eremeev landing shots from mount.
Eremeev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson tries to hold on but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to hold on but Eremeev postures up.
Robinson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eremeev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robinson wants to control but Eremeev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eremeev is taking a breather. Robinson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Robinson trying to hold on to Eremeev's head to control him but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eremeev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Eremeev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eremeev lands a nice short elbow.
Eremeev lands strikes from half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eremeev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Eremeev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eremeev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Eremeev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robinson defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Eremeev there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eremeev works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eremeev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Eremeev.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A good leg kick by Robinson.
A swing and a miss from Eremeev.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eremeev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eremeev misses with a looping left.
Robinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eremeev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson blocks a jab.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson throws a body kick that misses
and Eremeev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eremeev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robinson defends it well.
Eremeev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Eremeev. Eremeev gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eremeev's calf.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev misses with a straight right.
Eremeev misses the jab.
A jab from Eremeev misses.
Eremeev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eremeev showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Eremeev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eremeev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Robinson to regain full guard.
Eremeev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eremeev stands up over Robinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robinson has control of Eremeev's left arm, preventing Eremeev from doing any damage.
Robinson controls Eremeev momentarily but Eremeev frees himself.
Eremeev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eremeev pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Eremeev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eremeev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eremeev is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well.
Robinson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eremeev wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eremeev is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea.
Robinson won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
Robinson is pushing down on Eremeev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eremeev is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robinson wants to control but Eremeev is keeping him busy.
Eremeev manages to get to full guard.
Robinson chips away with some ground and pound.
Eremeev has his feet on Robinson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eremeev sprawls and moves away.
Timothy Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Eremeev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson tries to counter with a takedown but Eremeev is quick to defend against it.
Eremeev works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Eremeev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eremeev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson scores with a kick to the body.
Eremeev throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eremeev throws out the jab.
Robinson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Eremeev just manages to avoid it.
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Eremeev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eremeev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Eremeev. Beautiful body shot.
Eremeev thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Eremeev misses.
A big left from Eremeev misses.
Eremeev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Robinson defending against the ground and pound.
Eremeev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Eremeev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Eremeev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eremeev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robinson has his hands clasped together around Eremeev's back. He's all about the action.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eremeev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eremeev wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.
Robinson pulls Eremeev in close to his closed guard and prevents Eremeev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eremeev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrey Eremeev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eremeev looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Eremeev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eremeev is in guard.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eremeev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Eremeev defends easily.
Eremeev cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.
Timothy Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Eremeev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Eremeev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eremeev 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Eremeev!
A relieved looking Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piere De Crote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Piere De Crote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Paul Kruger!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from De Crote misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruger! But no joy.
De Crote 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.
Kruger scores with a head kick.
De Crote checks the leg kick.
Kruger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from De Crote.
De Crote attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruger looks to land a combination but De Crote avoids it well.
De Crote missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Crote misses the jab.
De Crote takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Crote thows a leg kick but Kruger checks it
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Kruger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Crote throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
And Kruger responds with a good body kick, but De Crote manages to step out the way in time.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch but De Crote swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruger checks a leg kick nicely.
Kruger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Crote.
De Crote tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruger avoided it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Crote fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
De Crote tries a low kick but Kruger avoids it.
Kruger needs to keep his hands up - De Crote had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by De Crote.
Kruger scores with a head kick.
Piere De Crote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Crote fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruger checks it well.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Kruger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Crote missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Crote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Crote blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Piere De Crote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Crote throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Crote lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kruger connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Crote. De Crote circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Crote throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Kruger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kruger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Crote.
Kruger blocks a leg kick.
Kruger fails to land the takedown.
Kruger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Crote throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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!
Kruger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kruger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kruger.
De Crote looks for the body kick but Kruger saw that one coming.
Kruger throws out a counter right but De Crote avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger avoids the head kick by De Crote.
Kruger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Crote has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Crote throws a sloppy head kick
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
De Crote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Crote tries to keep at a distance but Kruger has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Crote misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Crote pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kruger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Crote backwards.
De Crote swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Crote pushes Kruger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Crote.
De Crote lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
De Crote throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruger.
De Crote fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Crote tries to stall but Kruger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Crote backwards.
De Crote blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Crote doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruger looking to throw knees to the head but De Crote is blocking nicely.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Crote backwards.
Kruger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but De Crote blocks with his arms.
Kruger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Crote seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kruger can turn it around.
De Crote misses with a punch to the body.
De Crote tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Crote lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as De Crote controls the action.
Kruger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Piere De Crote has been cut.
Kruger misses with a knee to the head.
De Crote lands with a light punch inside.
Kruger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Crote is defending well for now.
De Crote lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Crote misses with some punches.
Kruger lands an elbow inside.
De Crote works on Kruger's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Crote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
De Crote tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Crote struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
De Crote blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for De Crote.
De Crote misses with the head strike.
De Crote managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Crote.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Crote misses with some punches.
Come on De Crote - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but De Crote uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Crote working aggressively here.
De Crote lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Crote gets through Kruger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Crote's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Kruger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piere De Crote's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Crote turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruger blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruger misses with a wild combination.
De Crote fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kruger just manages to avoid it.
A cross from Kruger lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Crote.
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Crote pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Crote jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruger blocks a head kick by De Crote.
Kruger moves into the clinch.
Kruger throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
De Crote stalling against the cage.
Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Kruger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Crote misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Crote doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruger cracks De Crote with a nice body shot.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Crote backwards.
Kruger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Crote blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruger lands a good knee to the midsection. De Crote won't want to take too many of those.
De Crote dodges an elbow strike from Kruger.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but De Crote blocks it.
De Crote misses with a body punch.
Kruger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Crote.
Kruger throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from De Crote.
Kruger lands a nice knee to the body.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Crote lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Crote is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kruger's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kruger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Crote blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Crote presses Kruger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruger is breathing heavily.
De Crote is pushing Kruger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
De Crote lands a shoulder strike.
De Crote blocks an uppercut.
De Crote breaks from the clinch.
De Crote slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Crote connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruger momentarily.
De Crote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Crote ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
De Crote slips under a jab.
De Crote half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Crote takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. De Crote does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Crote misses with a lunging right hand
and De Crote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruger shoots in but De Crote avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Crote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Crote is looking to land body kicks.
Kruger clinches.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Crote lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Crote working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Crote misses with a body punch.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Crote misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Kruger.
De Crote can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kruger.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Crote.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as De Crote controls the action.
De Crote scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruger is rocked!
De Crote tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
De Crote lands an uppercut.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can De Crote finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Crote lands a body shot.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Crote lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, De Crote scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Crote lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Crote creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kruger's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kruger drops to his knees and De Crote pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piere De Crote!
Piere De Crote bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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