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UGD 71:Pulkkinen Vs Sole PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payakaroon's entrance music is My Balls and My Word - Geto Boys. A fine choice. Kingsley has chosen Alpenglow (instrumental) - Nightwish as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsley swinging wildly here.
Payakaroon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kingsley lands with a hook. Payakaroon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payakaroon throws a nice head kick!
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Kingsley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakaroon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingsley.
Payakaroon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James Kingsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Payakaroon is trying to defend but Kingsley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon trying to control from the bottom.
Kingsley trying to control the action but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
Payakaroon is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kingsley tries to pass to full mount but Payakaroon defends it.
Payakaroon tries to roll over but Kingsley keeps him under control.
Payakaroon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingsley.
Kingsley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Payakaroon is looking to control Kingsley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payakaroon avoid being mounted?
Kingsley working Payakaroon over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kingsley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payakaroon's head.
Kingsley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kingsley wants to take a breather but Payakaroon is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingsley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kingsley wants to pass the guard but Payakaroon is defending well.
Payakaroon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kingsley trying to control but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
Payakaroon wants to sweep here but Kingsley controlling him for the moment.
Kingsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakaroon is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley throws a big right hand that misses.
Payakaroon keeping full guard, as Kingsley tries to pass.
Payakaroon 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingsley with the counter takedown but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Kingsley blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Kingsley is out of range.
Payakaroon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Payakaroon finds it's way through Kingsley's defenses.
Payakaroon looks to land a right hand but Kingsley moved out of range.
Kingsley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Payakaroon defends it well.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payakaroon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payakaroon stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingsley's elbow.
Kingsley blocks a body shot from Payakaroon.
Kingsley tries a body shot but Payakaroon blocks it.
Kingsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
Kingsley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakaroon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush Kingsley with a series of wild strikes but Kingsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Kingsley misses with a few strikes there.
Kingsley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payakaroon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kingsley avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Kingsley tries to counter it with a takedown but Payakaroon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Payakaroon fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Payakaroon misses with a double jab.
Kingsley shoots in and gets a takedown into Payakaroon's guard.
Kingsley preventing the sweep.
Kingsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payakaroon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingsley with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Payakaroon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Payakaroon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kingsley's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingsley keeping full guard, as Payakaroon tries to pass.
Payakaroon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Kingsley keeps moving.
Payakaroon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Payakaroon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payakaroon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kingsley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kingsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingsley scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Payakaroon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payakaroon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payakaroon wants to sweep here but Kingsley controlling him for the moment.
Kingsley advances position into side control!
Kingsley wants to control for a moment but Payakaroon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Payakaroon wants to improve his position but Kingsley is controlling well.
Payakaroon trying to control but Kingsley postures up.
Kingsley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payakaroon's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Kingsley connects with a nice short shot to Payakaroon's temple.
Payakaroon wants to improve his position but Kingsley is controlling well.
Kingsley trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Kingsley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Payakaroon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kingsley being controlled here momentarily.
Kingsley won't allow Payakaroon to sweep him here.
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.
Payakaroon is trying to control the position but Kingsley postures up.
Payakaroon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kingsley.
Payakaroon controls Kingsley momentarily but Kingsley frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kingsley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kingsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payakaroon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kingsley misses with a body shot.
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payakaroon as he avoids it easily.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch but Kingsley is avoiding it.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kingsley misses with a hook.
Payakaroon tried to counter with a leg kick but Kingsley avoided it.
Kingsley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kingsley.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingsley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakaroon to score with a decent uppercut.
Kingsley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kingsley scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kingsley 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!
Kingsley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Kingsley with an uppercut!
Kingsley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Payakaroon defends well and Kingsley ends up having to push Payakaroon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kingsley ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingsley.
A head kick misses from Kingsley.
Kingsley blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
Kingsley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Payakaroon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kingsley misses with a straight left.
Payakaroon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakaroon defending well as Kingsley loads up on a big left hand.
Kingsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingsley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Payakaroon avoids the head kick by Kingsley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley dodges the punch combination from Payakaroon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingsley tries to work over Payakaroon's front leg with a kick but Payakaroon checks it.
Payakaroon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingsley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingsley feints the counter takedown.
Kingsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Payakaroon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kingsley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingsley.
A big left from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Kingsley finds it's way through Payakaroon's defenses.
Payakaroon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingsley misses with a double jab
and Payakaroon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
A big left from Kingsley misses.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing.
Kingsley misses with a wild combination.
As Kingsley looks to move away, Payakaroon throws a big counter combo but Kingsley just gets out of the way.
Kingsley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingsley misses the target.
Kingsley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Payakaroon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Payakaroon misses with the combination.
Payakaroon lands an overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Kingsley.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Kingsley lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingsley moves away.
Payakaroon throws a low kick but Kingsley avoids it.
Payakaroon misses the jab.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingsley manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingsley.
Payakaroon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingsley.
Kingsley feints the counter takedown.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Payakaroon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payakaroon dodges the punch combination from Kingsley.
Kingsley connects with a body shot.
Kingsley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kingsley duly obliges.
Kingsley slips a jab from Payakaroon.
Kingsley ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Kingsley moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakaroon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that Kingsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingsley also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payakaroon darts in and clinches Kingsley up against the cage.
Kingsley tries a body shot but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingsley.
Kingsley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kingsley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kingsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakaroon is retaining full guard.
Payakaroon 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.
Payakaroon is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Kingsley.
I think Kingsley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for James Kingsley!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for James Kingsley!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight as a draw!
James Kingsley wins by majority decision!
James Kingsley took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Samart Payakaroon stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's been a great tournament. I have no regrets other than the regret I have in informing my opponent that his mom is waiting for me in the locker room! OH YEA BABY!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aznar Thrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aznar Thrul had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
26 - 28 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aznar Thrul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aurelio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrul.
Aurelio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrul scoring well with a low kick there.
Aurelio takes a swing at Thrul's ribcage but misses.
Thrul tries to counter with a takedown but Aurelio is quick to defend against it.
Thrul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrul misses the target.
Aurelio clobbers Thrul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thrul lands a head kick!
It looks like Marcelo Aurelio has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aurelio has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thrul closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelio is in trouble now - Thrul has advanced to mount!
Aurelio is bucking up trying to escape but Thrul cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thrul with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrul scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thrul lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aurelio is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrul prevents Aurelio from getting the reversal.
Aurelio is still in real trouble! Can Thrul finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Thrul! Aurelio is hurt baaadly! Thrul is firing away with more strikes - Aurelio is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamai Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zod Wettin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Red Sky. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akamai Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Zod Wettin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wettin clinches up with Hoi and pushes him back against the cage.
Wettin is trying to trip Hoi. He has hold of a leg but Hoi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wettin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wettin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wettin stands up over Hoi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoi trying to keep a closed guard but Wettin is proving a slippery customer.
Wettin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wettin landing with the ground and pound.
Hoi keeping full guard, as Wettin tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wettin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wettin works over Hoi with some ground and pound from guard.
Wettin stops Hoi from standing up.
Wettin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoi's head.
Hoi trying to control the position.
Wettin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wettin escapes and throws Hoi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hoi tries to improve position but can't.
Wettin scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wettin is working Hoi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wettin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hoi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wettin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hoi down.
Wettin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wettin working the head and body with strikes.
Wettin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hoi is rocked!
A big shot lands for Wettin! That's hurt Hoi! Will he recover? Wettin fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zod Wettin!
The defeated Akamai Hoi had this to say: 'This is the last fight you guys will ever see me in, Thank you.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torhammer comes to the cage accompanied by Doom Unit - Killing Time. Alfredo Barbosa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Torhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torhammer throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torhammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torhammer scores with a shot to the body.
Torhammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Torhammer throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Torhammer with a body shot.
Henrik Torhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa swings for the body but Torhammer moves out of range.
Barbosa moves out of range as Torhammer throws a body kick.
Torhammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Torhammer's body.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Torhammer looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torhammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torhammer slips under a jab.
Torhammer misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Torhammer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Torhammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Torhammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
Torhammer throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely.
Torhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Torhammer.
Torhammer scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torhammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Torhammer on the side of the head.
Torhammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa cracks Torhammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Torhammer throws a body kick that misses
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torhammer.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torhammer.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Torhammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tests Torhammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torhammer is looking to wear down Barbosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Torhammer throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torhammer.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Torhammer. Barbosa shrugs it off though.
Torhammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Torhammer throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torhammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Torhammer throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Torhammer blocks the body kick.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torhammer. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torhammer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Barbosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Torhammer's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torhammer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Torhammer defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Torhammer swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Torhammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torhammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Barbosa gets a clinch.
Torhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Torhammer's head.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torhammer blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torhammer misses with the head strike.
Torhammer can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Torhammer can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Torhammer backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torhammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Torhammer working aggressively here.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torhammer backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torhammer.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Torhammer.
Good body shot from Torhammer.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Torhammer controls his hands.
Torhammer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Torhammer scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Torhammer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Torhammer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torhammer.
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 Henrik Torhammer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torhammer thows a body kick. Barbosa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Torhammer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Torhammer is just out of range.
Torhammer blocks the body kick.
Henrik Torhammer is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Torhammer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa throws a hook but Torhammer blocks it.
Torhammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Torhammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Torhammer also avoids with ease.
Torhammer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torhammer.
A telegraphed right hand from Torhammer misses the target.
Torhammer throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Torhammer throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big right from Torhammer misses.
Torhammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torhammer scores with a kick to the body.
Torhammer lands with a cross.
It looks like Alfredo Barbosa has been cut.
Torhammer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Torhammer's head back.
Barbosa takes a swing at Torhammer's ribcage but misses.
Torhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Torhammer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torhammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torhammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torhammer.
Torhammer pushes Barbosa away with a front kick.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Torhammer throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
Barbosa flicks out a counter leg kick but Torhammer steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torhammer.
A leg kick checked by Barbosa.
Torhammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Torhammer lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Torhammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa throws a leg kick that misses.
Torhammer misses with a looping left.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Torhammer moves out of range.
Torhammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Torhammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torhammer.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Torhammer ducked under it nicely.
Torhammer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torhammer.
Torhammer slips a jab from Barbosa.
Torhammer scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Torhammer.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa swings for the body but Torhammer moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Torhammer.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Torhammer avoids it with no problem.
Torhammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torhammer feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Torhammer slips a jab from Barbosa.
Torhammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Torhammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Torhammer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Torhammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Torhammer.
A hook to the body from Torhammer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torhammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Torhammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torhammer misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Torhammer.
Torhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torhammer can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Torhammer cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Torhammer.
Henrik Torhammer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Torhammer can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Torhammer.
Torhammer misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Torhammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Torhammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Torhammer.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Torhammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torhammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torhammer throws a body kick that misses.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torhammer manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Torhammer misses the target.
Torhammer thows a body kick. Barbosa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barbosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barbosa lunges at Torhammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torhammer's hand.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torhammer.
Torhammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torhammer feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torhammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torhammer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torhammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Torhammer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Torhammer misses the jab.
Torhammer looks for the body kick but Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torhammer digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Torhammer cracks the inside of Barbosa's front leg.
Barbosa closes the distance but Torhammer moves to the side
and Torhammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Torhammer.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torhammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torhammer on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torhammer.
Torhammer scores with a hook.
Barbosa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Torhammer.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torhammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torhammer throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torhammer misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Torhammer.
Torhammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Torhammer avoids it.
Barbosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torhammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barbosa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Torhammer - the referee stops the clock and Barbosa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Torhammer. Barbosa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Torhammer misses the target.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torhammer moves away.
Torhammer throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torhammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torhammer digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Torhammer misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Torhammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Torhammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Torhammer thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Torhammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Torhammer.
Alfredo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torhammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torhammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Torhammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torhammer in his tracks.
Torhammer swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Torhammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa lands a lovely overhand right.
Henrik Torhammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torhammer is rocked!
Torhammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oh Torhammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Torhammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Torhammer lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Torhammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torhammer 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 for Henrik Torhammer!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Henrik Torhammer!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Henrik Torhammer!
Henrik Torhammer wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Henrik Torhammer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleksandr Usyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edern Ap Nudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ap Nudd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In Flames-Take This Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Edern Ap Nudd acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleksandr Usyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edern Ap Nudd!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ap Nudd ducks under a wild hook from Usyk.
Usyk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ap Nudd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usyk.
Ap Nudd scores with a hook to the body. Usyk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Usyk stuns Ap Nudd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Usyk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've been informed that Ap Nudd 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.
Usyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Usyk clinches with his opponent.
Ap Nudd throws a head punch that misses.
Usyk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ap Nudd is keeping busy.
I was talking to Usyk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice elbow from Usyk.
It looks like Edern Ap Nudd has been cut.
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!
Ap Nudd misses with a body punch.
Ap Nudd tries a body shot but Usyk blocks it.
Usyk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ap Nudd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ap Nudd taking a breather.
Ap Nudd tries to throw a body punch but Usyk avoids it by throwing Ap Nudd back against the cage.
Usyk manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ap Nudd ducks under a wild hook from Usyk.
Ap Nudd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Usyk checks the leg kick.
It looked like Usyk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ap Nudd.
Usyk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Usyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ap Nudd.
Usyk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Usyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Usyk lands a big shot that drops Ap Nudd! Can he finish him?
Ap Nudd is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usyk controlling from the top position.
Ap Nudd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Usyk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usyk moves away from the strike by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Usyk fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ap Nudd to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ap Nudd looks to clinch but Usyk throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ap Nudd taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oleksandr Usyk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Evans (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mario Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Evans!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Barrera digs a good hook to Evans's body.
Evans throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans thuds a left hand into Barrera's body.
Evans has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrera.
Evans throws a hook but Barrera avoids it easily.
Evans avoids the body shot from Barrera.
Evans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Evans misses.
Barrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrera.
Barrera digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
Barrera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Evanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans connects with a right hand. Barrera shakes it off.
Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans to score with a decent uppercut.
Barrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
Evans throws a hook but Barrera blocks it.
Evans throws the left hand but Barrera avoids the punch easily.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Evans connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barrera momentarily.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Barrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrera.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Barrera misses with a body punch
and Evans counters with a left to the body.
Jab by Evans.
Barrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans misses with a hook to the body
and Barrera counters with an outside leg kick.
Evans takes a swing at Barrera's ribcage but misses.
Evans lands with an uppercut that bounces Barrera off the cage and back into range.
Evans throws the left hand but Barrera avoids the punch easily.
Evans throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barrera counters with a thumping low kick.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Donald Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans swings widly with a right hand
and Barrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrera misses the body punch
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
Evans throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans lands a slapping body shot.
Evans throws a good cross that connects.
Barrera is looking to wear down Evans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans tests Barrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans connects with a jab.
Barrera tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Evans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Evans - just one landing.
Barrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Barrera moved out of range.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Barrera checks the leg kick.
Barrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrera misses the target.
Evans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
Evans misses with an uppercut
enabling Barrera to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Evans with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Evans 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.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Barrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Evans in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barrera misses the shot to the body.
Evans throws a jab when Barrera was well out of range.
Barrera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Evans.
Evans misses with a right hand
and Barrera moves into the clinch.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrera misses with some punches.
A short right from Barrera.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
Barrera trying to stall but Evans improves his position.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Barrera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Evans connects with a single shot there.
Barrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Barrera staying out of range there.
Evans connects with a right hand. Barrera shakes it off.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans connects with a leg kick. Barrera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Barrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans misses with a left hand
and Barrera counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Barrera slips the punch.
Evans misses with a body punch
and Barrera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barrera scores with a shot to the body.
Barrera avoids the body shot from Evans.
Barrera throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Barrera swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Evans swings widly with a right hand
and Barrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Evans thinking.
Barrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
Barrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Evans misses with a right hand
and Barrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans tries to land a leg kick but Barrera saw it coming and moves away.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Barrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Evans misses.
Barrera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donald Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barrera tries to counter by clinching up but Evans breaks away and moves out of range.
Barrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrera misses with a body punch
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Barrera walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Barrera coming out on top.
Barrera misses with an uppercut.
Barrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Barrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrera scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barrera prevents a body shot from Evans.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Barrera controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Barrera has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Barrera dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Barrera avoids the body shot from Evans.
Barrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Barrera slips the punch.
Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans throws an off balance right hand
letting Barrera counter with a right hand.
Evans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Evans is looking to score with low kicks.
Evans thuds a left hand into Barrera's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Barrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
A shot to the body from Barrera misses
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Barrera throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrera. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans throws a leg kick
and Barrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Barrera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barrera is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Barrera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evans. Evans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
Barrera throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Barrera misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barrera fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Barrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans throws a right hand that misses
and Barrera counters with an outside leg kick.
Barrera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans lands a jab.
Barrera moves forwards but Evans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Evans thows a leg kick but Barrera checks it
and Barrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Evans takes a swing at Barrera's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Evans 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.
Barrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Barrera moved out of range.
Barrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrera misses the target.
Barrera lands a body shot.
Barrera wants to clinch but Evans slips to the side
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range.
Evans lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Barrera.
Evans connects with a body shot.
Evans misses with a left hand
and Barrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans throws a hook but Barrera blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera misses with a two punch combination.
Barrera misses with a shot to the body
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrera misses with a low kick.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Evans tries to keep at a distance but Barrera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrera stalling in the clinch.
Barrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Barrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barrera lands a body punch.
Barrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Barrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Mario Barrera.
I think Barrera 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Mario Barrera!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mario Barrera!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Mario Barrera!
Mario Barrera wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Selfie Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igydo Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blue Ice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Selfie Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igydo Dall!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lord takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lord throws a leg kick but Dall moved away.
Lord looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dall misses with a series of wild punches.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Dall cracks Lord with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
Lord turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Igydo Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord walks into a jab.
Dall moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Lord takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lord.
Selfie Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lord throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall connects with a single shot there.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Lord counters with a straight right hand.
Dall is rocked!
Lord blocks a jab.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Lord finish him?
Dall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Lord gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dall is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Selfie Lord!
An out of breath Selfie Lord 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snow Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Snow Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Tigh!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Tigh misses.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Tigh.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tigh's calf.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tigh, as that shot connected.
Tigh just misses with a punch to the body.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Tigh cracks Man with a good jab.
Man connects with the punch.
Tigh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Tigh misses with a jab to the body
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tigh misses with an uppercut.
Tigh throws an off balance right hand
and Man counters with a body kick.
Tigh looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man lands a big right hand that sends Tigh crashing to the mat! Man stays standing though and waves Tigh back to his feet!
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tigh will feel that in the morning.
Tigh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Man engages and cracks Tigh with a massive lead left hook - Tigh tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Man is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Snow Man!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Napoleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Dykstra (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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Napoleon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Dykstra!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dykstra jabs at Napoleon's body.
Napoleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Napoleon finds it's target.
Dykstra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Napoleon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Napoleon cracks Dykstra with a good jab.
Dykstra moves in looking to clinch but Napoleon pushes him off.
Dykstra misses with a kick to the body.
Napoleon blocks a head kick by Dykstra.
Dykstra misses with a low kick.
Napoleon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dykstra's head.
Napoleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dykstra was well out of range. Poor timing from Napoleon.
Napoleon slips a jab from Dykstra.
Dykstra thuds his shin into the meat of Napoleon's side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dykstra scores with a shot to the body.
Napoleon is breathing heavily.
Dykstra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Napoleon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dykstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Napoleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Dykstra.
Napoleon blocks a head kick by Dykstra.
Dykstra connects with a body shot that sends Napoleon's belly button to the back.
Dykstra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dykstra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dykstra moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Buster Napoleon has been cut.
Dykstra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dykstra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dykstra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Napoleon throws out the jab.
Dykstra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dykstra looks to land a body kick but Napoleon moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Napoleon.
Napoleon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dykstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dykstra ducks under a wild hook from Napoleon.
Dykstra swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Napoleon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dykstra throws a body punch but Napoleon moves out of range.
Dykstra lands a head kick!
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!
Dykstra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Napoleon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dykstra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buster Napoleon's cut is getting worse.
Dykstra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Napoleon rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Napoleon does it's job there.
Napoleon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Napoleon throws a push kick but Dykstra slaps the foot to one side.
Napoleon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dykstra throws a body kick that misses
and Napoleon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Napoleon blocks the body kick.
Napoleon tried to counter with a leg kick but Dykstra avoided it.
Dykstra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Napoleon misses.
Dykstra throws an off balance right hand
letting Napoleon counter with a right hand.
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Napoleon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Napoleon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dykstra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Napoleon scrambles back to his feet.
Napoleon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dykstra manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dykstra.
Napoleon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Napoleon at a distance.
Dykstra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dykstra misses with a kick to the body.
Napoleon thuds his shin into the meat of Dykstra's side.
Napoleon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dykstra throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Napoleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Napoleon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dykstra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dykstra takes a swing at Napoleon's ribcage but misses.
Dykstra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dykstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Napoleon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Napoleon duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Napoleon - just one landing.
Dykstra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Napoleon manages to avoid it.
Dykstra misses with an uppercut
and Napoleon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Napoleon.
Napoleon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dykstra at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Napoleon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra tries to clinch but Napoleon moves away
and Napoleon counters with a one-two to the body.
Napoleon cracks Dykstra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Napoleon lands a left and a right that sends Dykstra crashing to the canvas! Napoleon dives into mount looking to finish!
Dykstra is rocked!
Napoleon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Napoleon continues to stall.
Napoleon wants to control the pace but Dykstra is squirming around nicely.
Napoleon is really struggling to control Dykstra but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dykstra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dykstra is squirming around, avoiding Napoleon's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Napoleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Napoleon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Napoleon connects with a crisp jab.
Napoleon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dykstra lands with a hook. Napoleon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dykstra misses with a hook
and Napoleon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dykstra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Napoleon.
Napoleon moves out of range of the body kick.
Dykstra tries a head kick but it misses.
Napoleon swats away the attempt to clinch by Dykstra.
Napoleon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Napoleon tries a low kick but Dykstra avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dykstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Napoleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Dykstra.
Napoleon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Doc Dykstra has been cut.
Dykstra is looking to land body kicks.
Dykstra jabs at Napoleon's body.
Dykstra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napoleon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Napoleon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dykstra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doc Dykstra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Napoleon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Napoleon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dykstra thows a body kick. Napoleon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dykstra throws a push kick but Napoleon slaps the foot to one side.
Dykstra tried to score with a low kick but Napoleon checks it.
Napoleon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice body kick from Dykstra.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dykstra.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dykstra.
Napoleon defending well as Dykstra loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Napoleon misses with a wild body shot.
Napoleon tries to bum rush Dykstra with a series of wild strikes but Dykstra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dykstra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Dykstra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Napoleon blocks a head kick by Dykstra.
Dykstra throws a head kick that Napoleon semi-blocks.
Buster Napoleon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Napoleon throws a poor cross that misses
and Dykstra counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Dykstra.
Dykstra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dykstra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dykstra cracks Napoleon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dykstra.
Napoleon throws a wild body kick that Dykstra sees coming a mile off.
Napoleon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dykstra.
Dykstra misses with a kick to the body.
Dykstra throws a wild body kick that Napoleon sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra looks to land a body kick but Napoleon moved away.
Napoleon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dykstra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dykstra avoids the body shot from Napoleon.
Dykstra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dykstra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dykstra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dykstra crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Napoleon - the referee stops the clock and Dykstra gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Napoleon. Dykstra manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Napoleon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dykstra doesn't seem bothered though.
Napoleon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dykstra throws a head kick but Napoleon moves out of range.
Dykstra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Dykstra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dykstra! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dykstra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dykstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dykstra throws a lazy body kick
and Napoleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Napoleon finds it's way through Dykstra's defenses.
Napoleon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Napoleon misses with a looping left.
Napoleon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dykstra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Napoleon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dykstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Napoleon is just out of range.
Dykstra dips to his left and cracks Napoleon with an uppercut!
Napoleon tries a head kick but it misses.
Napoleon lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Dykstra misses
and Napoleon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dykstra misses with a head kick.
Napoleon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Napoleon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dykstra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Dykstra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Napoleon tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Napoleon finds it's target.
Napoleon avoids the head kick by Dykstra.
A low kick from Dykstra misses
and Napoleon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dykstra takes a swing at Napoleon's ribcage but misses.
Dykstra tries to score with a low kick but Napoleon moves his leg out of the way.
Napoleon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dykstra manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Napoleon. That snapped Dykstra's head back.
Dykstra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buster Napoleon is winning the standup battle so far.
Napoleon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Napoleon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Napoleon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dykstra - the referee stops the clock and Napoleon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dykstra. Napoleon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dykstra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dykstra scores with a body shot.
Dykstra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Napoleon's head backwards.
Dykstra connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dykstra lands with a nice body punch.
Dykstra misses with a looping right.
Napoleon avoids the body shot from Dykstra.
Dykstra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dykstra connects with a body shot that sends Napoleon's belly button to the back.
Dykstra misses with a wild body shot.
Dykstra scores with a push kick.
Dykstra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dykstra scores with a jab to the body.
Dykstra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dykstra.
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses.
Napoleon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dykstra thuds a left hand into Napoleon's body.
Dykstra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Napoleon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dykstra.
Napoleon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dykstra's waist but Dykstra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Napoleon off to one side.
Napoleon slips a jab from Dykstra.
Dykstra lands with a slapping head kick.
Napoleon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dykstra.
Dykstra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Napoleon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Napoleon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dykstra under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Napoleon. Beautiful body shot.
Napoleon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dykstra.
Dykstra misses the body punch
and Napoleon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dykstra misses the body punch
enabling Napoleon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dykstra tries to land a front kick but Napoleon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Napoleon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Napoleon lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dykstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Napoleon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dykstra at a distance.
Napoleon connects with a high kick.
Dykstra jabs at Napoleon's body.
Dykstra misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Napoleon checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dykstra. Napoleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Napoleon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Napoleon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dykstra doesn't seem phased though.
Dykstra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Napoleon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Napoleon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dykstra throws a sloppy head kick and Napoleon moves out of range easily.
Dykstra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Napoleon throwing a counter right hand but Dykstra manages to avoid it.
Napoleon misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra checks a leg kick nicely.
Dykstra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Napoleon manages to avoid it.
Dykstra throws a hook but Napoleon avoids it easily.
Dykstra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Napoleon at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dykstra throws a hook to the side of Napoleon's head but Napoleon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Napoleon tests Dykstra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Napoleon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dykstra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Napoleon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dykstra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Napoleon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napoleon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dykstra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Napoleon.
Dykstra looks to land a right hand but Napoleon moved out of range.
Dykstra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Dykstra really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Dykstra.
Napoleon thuds a left hand into Dykstra's body.
Dykstra misses with a leg kick.
Dykstra misses with a left hand
and Napoleon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Napoleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Dykstra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dykstra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Napoleon scores with the left hand. Dykstra knows he should have avoided that one.
Napoleon misses with a wild combination.
Dykstra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dykstra throws a shot from downtown. Napoleon moves away and avoids it.
Napoleon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dykstra tries to land a front kick but Napoleon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Napoleon throws a right hand that misses
and Dykstra counters with a right hand to the body.
Dykstra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dykstra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Napoleon.
Dykstra lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dykstra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dykstra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dykstra tries to work over Napoleon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dykstra tries to work over Napoleon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Napoleon lands an uppercut.
Dykstra throws a punch but it's blocked by Napoleon.
Dykstra scores with a shoulder strike.
Dykstra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dykstra prevents a body shot from Napoleon.
Napoleon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Napoleon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Napoleon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Napoleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dykstra was well out of range. Poor timing from Napoleon.
Napoleon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dykstra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Napoleon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Napoleon jabs Dykstra right on the nose. Dykstra blinks but takes it well.
Napoleon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dykstra. That did some damage!
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!
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses.
Dykstra looks for the body kick but Napoleon saw that one coming.
Napoleon avoids the head kick by Dykstra.
Dykstra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dykstra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Napoleon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Napoleon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Napoleon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Napoleon swings for the body but Dykstra moves out of range.
Dykstra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab by Napoleon.
Napoleon lands a nice hook to Dykstra's body. Dykstra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon avoids the head kick by Dykstra.
Dykstra needs to keep his hands up - Napoleon had a free shot at his head there.
Napoleon connects with a body shot.
Dykstra throws a lazy right hand but Napoleon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Napoleon misses the target.
Napoleon blocks a head kick by Dykstra.
Dykstra throws a sloppy head kick and Napoleon moves out of range easily.
Napoleon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dykstra circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Napoleon misses the target.
Dykstra is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Napoleon with a body shot.
Napoleon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dykstra.
Dykstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Napoleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Dykstra.
Napoleon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dykstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Dykstra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Napoleon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra digs a good hook to Napoleon's body.
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!
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses.
Dykstra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dykstra looks to throw a body kick
and Napoleon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Napoleon.
Dykstra replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Napoleon blocks it well.
Dykstra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jeez, Buster Napoleon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dykstra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Napoleon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dykstra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Napoleon throws a lazy head kick
and Dykstra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses.
Napoleon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dykstra misses with a kick to the body
and Napoleon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dykstra moves out of range of the body kick.
Dykstra misses with a wild body shot.
Dykstra looks to land a right hand but Napoleon moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Buster Napoleon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dykstra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Napoleon lands a jab.
Napoleon connects with a leg kick. Dykstra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dykstra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dykstra lands a big head kick that sends Napoleon tumbling to the mat! Dykstra takes a step backwards and waves Napoleon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Napoleon is rocked!
Napoleon bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dykstra comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Napoleon falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Napoleon was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doc Dykstra!
Doc Dykstra is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Doc Dykstra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Buster Napoleon spoke after the fight, saying 'Holy shit you hit hard. I will go do some neck exercises and come back to MACAW YOU!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Pulkkinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sole misses with a straight left.
Sole misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Sole misses.
Sole looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Sole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range and Sole settles back down.
Sole lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Sole lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pulkkinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Sole moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sole misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pulkkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulkkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sole scores with a nice body kick.
Sole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole is trying to control the action in half guard but Pulkkinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sole wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is defending well.
Nice strikes from Sole there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
Sole is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
Sole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pulkkinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Sole from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Sole misses with a leg kick
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Sole lands with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Sole there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sole works Pulkkinen's body with a nice hook.
Sole moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pulkkinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Sole scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Sole moves his leg out of the way.
Sole lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sole throws a shot to the body.
Sole is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
Sole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pulkkinen is fending him off so far but Sole persists. Nope, Pulkkinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Sole looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Sole connects with a leg kick. Pulkkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
Sole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Sole's head but Sole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Sole avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sole checks a leg kick.
Sole was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sole tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sole.
And Pulkkinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Sole blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole misses with a kick to the body.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole misses with a looping left.
Sole misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sole throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Sole finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sole lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Sole avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sole.
Sole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Sole ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sole.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
Sole throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sole.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Sole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sole tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sole digs a good hook to Pulkkinen's body.
Sole shoots and misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a head kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sole throws a body kick that misses.
Sole on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sole takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pulkkinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Sole.
Sole throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Sole backing up. Sole nods at Pulkkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sole. That did some damage!
Sole slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pulkkinen momentarily.
Sole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pulkkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pulkkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sole. That's going to slow Pulkkinen down.
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pulkkinen cracks Sole with a good jab.
Sole needs to keep his hands up - Pulkkinen had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Sole avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Sole with an uppercut!
Sole pushes Pulkkinen away with a front kick.
Sole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulkkinen rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
Sole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pulkkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Sole misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Sole misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole cracks Pulkkinen with a big elbow.
Sole landing a few strikes.
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 Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Sole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
Sole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Sole misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Sole throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sole gets the takedown into side control.
Sole controls the position.
Sole working away.
Pulkkinen tries to improve position but can't.
Sole working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole trying to control the position but Pulkkinen is working away.
Sole wants to take a breather but Pulkkinen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sole.
Jacks Sole has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sole throwing strikes but missing.
Sole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pulkkinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pulkkinen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sole frees his head nicely. Oh but Pulkkinen has switched to an armbar! Sole is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
Pena Pulkkinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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