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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kenardly (ranked 4457 p4p, 521 weight class) and Tyron Woodley (ranked 4987 p4p, 567 weight class). Kenardly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Strokin. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Kenardly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Woodley!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Woodley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenardly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been told by Kenardly's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenardly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Woodley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Woodley throws a wild body kick that Kenardly sees coming a mile off.
Kenardly misses with a hook. Woodley ducked under it nicely.
Woodley scores with a nice right hand.
Kenardly tests Woodley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Woodley jabs at Kenardly's body.
Woodley scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woodley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenardly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woodley.
Woodley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenardly as he avoids it easily.
Kenardly scores with a punch to the head.
Kenardly cracks Woodley with an open hand slap.
Woodley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kenardly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Woodley is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenardly motions for Woodley to come forward. Kenardly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kenardly misses with a straight left.
Woodley slips a jab from Kenardly.
Good work by Kenardly as he checks the leg kick.
Woodley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenardly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Woodley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kenardly throws a looping overhand right but Woodley ducks down to avoid it.
Woodley lands a slapping body shot.
Kenardly lands with a cross.
Woodley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Woodley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Lars Kenardly has been cut.
Kenardly misses with a low kick.
Woodley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kenardly.
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!
A big left from Kenardly misses.
Kenardly throws the left hand but Woodley avoids the punch easily.
Woodley is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woodley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Kenardly.
Woodley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kenardly rushes Woodley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Woodley breaks the clinch.
Kenardly checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenardly feinted with a counter takedown.
Kenardly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Woodley lands a body shot.
Woodley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenardly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Woodley throws a hook to the side of Kenardly's head but Kenardly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woodley tries to land a front kick but Kenardly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenardly is looking for a counter combo.
Kenardly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woodley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Woodley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kenardly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woodley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Woodley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woodley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenardly.
Kenardly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Woodley manages to circle out of the way.
Woodley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Kenardly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenardly lands a jab to the nose.
Woodley ducks under a wild hook from Kenardly.
Kenardly throws a hook to the side of Woodley's head but Woodley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lars Kenardly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenardly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenardly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woodley.
Woodley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenardly scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenardly sizes up Woodley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Woodley is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenardly finish him?
Woodley scores with a nice right hand.
Woodley seems to have recovered his senses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Woodley - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly moves into the clinch.
Woodley misses with some punches.
Woodley misses with a knee to the head.
Woodley being controlled against the cage.
Kenardly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Woodley tries to throw a body punch but Kenardly avoids it by throwing Woodley back against the cage.
Woodley misses with a body punch.
Kenardly trying to land knees to the body.
Woodley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woodley breaks from the clinch.
Woodley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Woodley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Woodley tests Kenardly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Lars Kenardly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lars Kenardly's cut.
That's time! Kenardly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Woodley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woodley throws a wild body kick that Kenardly sees coming a mile off.
Woodley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Woodley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenardly.
Kenardly has Woodley up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenardly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Kenardly is predictable there
and Woodley counters with a nice uppercut.
Woodley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kenardly takes a step back to recover.
Woodley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodley misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenardly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woodley.
Kenardly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenardly misses with a straight left.
Woodley needs to keep his hands up - Kenardly had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kenardly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenardly feints a jab promting Woodley to slip. Kenardly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Woodley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Woodley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Kenardly - just one landing.
Kenardly scores with a sloppy right hand. Woodley should have avoided that one.
Kenardly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenardly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Woodley breaks from the clinch.
Kenardly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woodley, pushing him back against the cage.
Woodley missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenardly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodley pushes off an throws an elbow but Kenardly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kenardly avoids the elbow strike from Woodley, against the cage.
Kenardly is trying to break the clinch but Woodley is controlling him.
Woodley stalling.
Lars Kenardly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Kenardly blocks the low kick.
Woodley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kenardly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenardly feinted with a counter takedown.
Woodley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenardly.
Woodley takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Kenardly.
Woodley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenardly.
Kenardly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Woodley is out of range and Kenardly settles back down.
Woodley throws out a counter right but Kenardly avoids it with no problem.
Woodley looks for the body kick but Kenardly saw that one coming.
Woodley slips under a jab.
Kenardly throws a jab when Woodley was well out of range.
Woodley is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as Woodley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenardly doesn't seem phased though.
Woodley misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly moves out of range as Woodley throws a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kenardly crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Woodley - the referee stops the clock and Kenardly gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Woodley. Kenardly manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Woodley tries to keep at a distance but Kenardly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kenardly managing to block the knees to the body from Woodley.
A left hand lands to the body for Kenardly.
Woodley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kenardly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyron Woodley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenardly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenardly misses with an uppercut. Woodley saw that one coming.
Woodley swings widly with a right hand
and Kenardly counters with a stiff right hand.
Woodley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenardly.
Woodley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenardly was well out of range. Poor timing from Woodley.
Woodley with a jab.
Woodley throws a series of punches but Kenardly moves out of range.
Tyron Woodley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenardly avoids the head kick by Woodley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab from Kenardly.
Woodley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kenardly with a hook.
Woodley lands a jab.
Woodley connects with a single shot there.
Kenardly has closed the distance and engaged Woodley in a clinch.
Woodley avoiding damage as Kenardly throws knees to the body.
Kenardly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenardly darts in and clinches Woodley up against the cage.
Woodley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenardly misses with a punch to the body.
Woodley misses with a knee to the head.
Woodley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Woodley stops a takedown attempt from Kenardly.
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 Lars Kenardly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lars Kenardly's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kenardly looks to land a right hand but Woodley moved out of range.
Kenardly blocks a head kick by Woodley.
Kenardly blocks the body kick.
Woodley connects with a leg kick. Kenardly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donk. Kenardly catches Woodley right on the button with a cross.
Kenardly misses with a series of wild punches.
Woodley thows a leg kick but Kenardly checks it
and Kenardly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenardly connects with a crisp jab.
Kenardly wants to slow Woodley down by chopping away at his legs.
Woodley throws a counter combo.
Kenardly has Woodley up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenardly tries to throw a body punch but Woodley avoids it by throwing Kenardly back against the cage.
Kenardly lands a shoulder strike.
Kenardly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenardly misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Woodley.
Kenardly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kenardly clinches up against the cage.
Woodley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kenardly.
Kenardly cracks Woodley with a nice body shot.
Woodley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kenardly avoids it.
Woodley misses with a body punch.
Woodley tries to land knees in the clinch but Kenardly avoids the damage to the body.
Kenardly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenardly.
Woodley tries to land knees in the clinch but Kenardly avoids the damage to the body.
Kenardly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyron Woodley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woodley misses with a two punch combination.
Woodley slips under a jab from Kenardly.
Kenardly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woodley.
Woodley scores with a jab to the head.
Donk. Kenardly catches Woodley right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenardly blocks a head kick by Woodley.
Kenardly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woodley throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Kenardly crashing down! Kenardly tries to stagger back to his feet but Woodley just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Kenardly asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Woodley!
Tyron Woodley gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 4517 p4p, 151 weight class) and Milan Zoranovic (ranked 4279 p4p, 144 weight class). Brakeley comes to the cage accompanied by Woke up this Morning. Milan Zoranovic 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Brakeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Milan Zoranovic!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Brakeley.
Zoranovic slips a straight right by Brakeley.
Zoranovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brakeley.
Zoranovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brakeley with a body shot.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
As Brakeley backs off Zoranovic throws a huge counter combo but Brakeley manages to avoid it all.
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Zoranovic's leg. Zoranovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zoranovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley.
Zoranovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brakeley throws a combination that misses
and Zoranovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zoranovic.
Zoranovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brakeley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zoranovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brakeley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zoranovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley misses with a hook. Zoranovic ducked under it nicely.
Zoranovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Brakeley is wise to it.
Nice shot by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a lazy right hand but Zoranovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zoranovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zoranovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoranovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Brakeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brakeley sets himself, and Zoranovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Brakeley avoids it this time.
A low kick from Brakeley is predictable there
and Zoranovic counters with a takedown into side control.
Brakeley throws Zoranovic to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoranovic slips a straight right by Brakeley.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brakeley.
Brakeley loads up on a big right hand but Zoranovic slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Zoranovic misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley looks to land a left hand but Zoranovic moved out of range nicely.
Zoranovic with the counter takedown but Brakeley avoids it easily.
Brakeley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brakeley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brakeley throws a leg kick which misses Zoranovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Zoranovic tries to avoid it.
Zoranovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Brakeley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Zoranovic.
The fighters circling - Brakeley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoranovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Brakeley steps away.
Brakeley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zoranovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brakeley wriggles free and stands up.
Brakeley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zoranovic tests Brakeley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley cracks Zoranovic's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Zoranovic slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Brakeley can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
A less than humble Michael Brakeley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Milan Zoranovic spoke after the fight, saying 'Opponent is under forbidden substances!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Artist (ranked 4048 p4p, 459 weight class) and Dean Sutherland (ranked 5216 p4p, 564 weight class). Artist comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot lands for Sutherland.
Artist shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Artist was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Artist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sutherland defending against the ground and pound.
Artist creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sutherland sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Artist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sutherland has escaped the position, nice work there.
Artist postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Artist working the ground and pound from side control.
Artist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Artist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutherland is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist throws an elbow but Sutherland slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sutherland is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artist is trying to get an arm triangle but Sutherland is defending well.
Artist tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artist tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Artist creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sutherland sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Artist.
Artist misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Artist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sutherland keeps working.
Sutherland takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Artist crashes against the mat.
Artist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Artist misses with the ground and pound.
Artist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Artist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sutherland, who protects the arm well.
Artist in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Artist tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Artist in side control lands a decent elbow.
Artist has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sutherland is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Artist yanks on the arm and Sutherland is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Artist.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Artist!
After winning the bout, The Artist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 4169 p4p, 452 weight class) and Magnus Magnusson (ranked 4162 p4p, 451 weight class). Magnusson has chosen Little Talks - Of Monsters And Men as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Brodie Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Magnusson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy thumps Magnusson with a low kick.
Good exchange - Grundy coming out on top.
It looks like Magnus Magnusson has been cut.
Grundy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magnusson was covering up waiting for the punch and Grundy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Grundy is looking to stand up but Magnusson won't let him.
Grundy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grundy scores with a jab to the head.
Grundy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 in the buildup to the fight.
Grundy closes the distance and pushes Magnusson back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grundy fails to land.
Magnusson is working for takedown but Grundy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magnusson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magnusson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson forces Grundy back against the cage and clinches.
Grundy throws a head punch that misses.
Magnusson prevents a body shot from Grundy.
Grundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grundy throws a leg kick but Magnusson moved away.
Grundy is looking to slow Magnusson down with leg kicks.
Grundy sizes up Magnusson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grundy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grundy throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy cracks the inside of Magnusson's front leg.
Grundy connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnusson has closed the distance and engaged Grundy in a clinch.
Magnusson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grundys head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grundy.
Magnusson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grundy wants to stand back up but Magnusson manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy is trying to get back to half guard.
Grundy is trying to control Magnusson's posture but Magnusson avoids it.
Magnusson in side control, throwing shots but Grundy defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy struggling a bit here.
Magnusson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grundy down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy regains half guard.
Magnusson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grundy tries to roll over but Magnusson keeps him under control.
Grundy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grundy managing to control the position.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magnusson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.
Magnusson wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Magnusson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magnusson throws a big elbow that misses.
Grundy is controlling Magnusson's posture.
Grundy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grundy is trying to keep Magnusson in close.
Magnusson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magnusson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grundy controlling the position.
Grundy looking to control.
Magnusson works over Grundy with some ground and pound from guard.
Grundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magnusson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Magnusson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grundy feints a jab promting Magnusson to slip. Grundy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magnusson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Magnusson gets tackled into the cage by Grundy. Grundy maintains the clinch.
Grundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magnusson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grundy.
Brodie Grundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grundy throws an overhand right that lands on Magnusson's shoulder, as Magnusson tries to avoid the shot.
Magnusson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magnusson doesn't manage to clinch there - Grundy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Grundy.
Magnusson fails with the takedown.
Grundy pushes Magnusson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnusson.
The referee calls for Magnusson to work.
A shot in the inside from Magnusson.
Magnusson throws a head punch that misses.
Grundy lands a left hand.
Grundy lands a left hand.
Magnusson wants a takedown.
Grundy stalling in the clinch.
Grundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magnusson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brodie Grundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnusson.
Magnusson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grundy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grundy working hard to break the clinch.
Magnusson has Grundy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grundy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy stalling the fight.
Grundy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magnusson stalling in the clinch but Grundy improves position.
Magnusson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grundy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That has opened up Magnus Magnusson's cut even more.
Magnusson is breathing heavily.
Grundy has Magnusson up against the cage in a clinch.
Grundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grundy.
A right handed body shot lands from Grundy.
Brodie Grundy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magnusson goes for a takedown attempt but Grundy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magnusson fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Magnusson has a couple of punches blocked by Grundy.
Grundy avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Grundy.
A short right from Grundy on the inside.
Grundy lands a body shot.
Grundy is stalling here.
Grundy leaning against his opponent.
Grundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magnusson is defended easily by Grundy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grundy.
Grundy doesn't manage to clinch there - Magnusson circles away.
Magnusson is looking for the big counter here.
Grundy moves into the clinch.
Magnusson working aggressively here.
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grundy fails to land with a series of punches.
Magnusson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grundy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magnusson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Magnusson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Grundy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grundy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grundy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Magnusson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magnusson.
Magnusson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grundy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grundy lands a right hand.
Grundy working aggressively here.
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnusson can do to turn this around?
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Magnusson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magnusson tries to clinch but Grundy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magnusson's sensitive parts.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grundy.
Magnusson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grundy. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grundy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magnusson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grundy wants to clinch
and Magnusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grundy throws a series of punches but Magnusson moves out of range.
Magnusson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grundy avoids it really well and circles away.
Grundy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magnusson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grundy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brodie Grundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy misses with a wild combination.
Brodie Grundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grundy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magnusson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grundy wants to clinch.
Grundy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grundy clinches with his opponent.
Magnusson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnusson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brodie Grundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnusson.
Magnusson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grundy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magnusson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grundy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magnusson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grundy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grundy stops a takedown attempt from Magnusson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnus Magnusson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson misses with a takedown
and Grundy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grundy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magnusson to the mat! Magnusson manages to get full guard.
Grundy wants to stand but Magnusson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magnusson controls Grundy momentarily but Grundy frees himself.
Grundy gets to his feet - Magnusson follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brodie Grundy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grundy 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Womack (ranked 1518 p4p, 208 weight class) and Kevin Durant (ranked 2695 p4p, 340 weight class). Womack comes to the cage accompanied by TUSK. Ken Womack is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Womack !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant moves out of range of the body kick from Womack .
Womack throws out a leg kick but Durant moves out of range and Womack only half commits.
Womack misses with a lunging right hand
and Durant counters with a low kick, right behind Womack 's knee.
Womack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Womack is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been told by Womack 's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Durant moves to clinch but Womack breaks away
and Womack counters with a head kick. That will keep Durant thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Durant closes the distance and clinches.
Womack struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
Womack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Womack counters with a leg kick.
Womack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durant tries to clinch but Womack is having none of it.
Durant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Womack .
Nice body punch from Womack .
The fight stays on the outside here - Durant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Womack looks to land a combination but Durant avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack misses with an uppercut.
Durant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durant moves into the clinch successfully.
Womack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Womack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durant blocks an uppercut.
Womack managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Womack working aggressively here.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womack stalling the fight.
Durant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Womack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant connects with a knee to the head.
Durant tries a knee to the head but Womack blocks it.
Womack breaks the clinch.
Durant tries to clinch there but Womack circles away.
It looked like Womack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durant wants to clinch but Womack slips to the side
enabling Womack to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Womack . That's going to slow Durant down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack scores with a jab to the head.
Womack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Womack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ken Womack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womack scores with a leg kick.
Womack throws the kick towards the body but Durant avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Womack . Beautiful body shot.
Durant wants to clinch but Womack slips to the side
letting Womack counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Womack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durant is rocked!
Womack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Womack counters with a body kick that stops Durant in his tracks momentarily.
Durant is still on wobbly legs! Can Womack finish him?
BOOM! Womack lands a beautiful left hook that drops Durant. Durant tries to recover but Womack is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Durant lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Womack !
An out of breath Ken Womack 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Marshal (ranked 1647 p4p, 237 weight class) and Brian Hardy (ranked 2030 p4p, 289 weight class). Marshal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ЦельРазгроl. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksei Marshal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy slips a jab from Marshal.
Marshal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Aleksei Marshal has been cut.
Hardy throws a hook but Marshal blocks it.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body kick from Marshal.
Nice body kick from Marshal.
Hardy tests Marshal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marshal misses with a low kick.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Marshal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal thumps Hardy with a low kick.
Marshal looks for the body kick but Hardy saw that one coming.
Marshal throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Marshal.
Marshal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marshal tries to score with a low kick but Hardy moves his leg out of the way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Marshal.
Marshal connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back.
Marshal slips a jab from Hardy.
Aleksei Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshal. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marshal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Marshal as Hardy shoots in.
A head kick misses from Marshal.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marshal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Hardy lands.
Marshal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Hardy scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marshal misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marshal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Marshal counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshal was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshal.
Marshal misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy lands a left and a right that send Marshal crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Marshal is rocked!
Hardy throws a jab when Marshal was well out of range.
Oh Marshal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardy cracks Marshal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marshal thumps Hardy with a low kick.
Marshal tries to sprawl but Hardy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hardy trying to control the action but Marshal is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal is trying to stand back up but Hardy is controlling him
Marshal seems to have got his legs back now.
Marshal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marshal controlling the position.
Marshal wants to get back to his feet but Hardy passes into half guard.
Marshal is trying to get back to full guard.
Marshal trying to control but Hardy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hardy is looking for a kimura here.
Marshal is trying to control but can't.
Hardy is trying to control. Marshal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marshal delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Hardy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksei Marshal's cut.
That's time! Marshal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardy connects with a jab.
Marshal misses with a body shot.
Marshal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Marshal.
Marshal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Marshal.
Donk. Marshal catches Hardy right on the button with a cross.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshal. Marshal obviously looking to wear him down.
Brian Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Marshal misses its target.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick from Marshal.
Aleksei Marshal is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marshal under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshal lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Marshal misses the shot to the body.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marshal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marshal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marshal connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Marshal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Marshal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshal throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Marshal throws a lazy head kick
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal lands with a right hand.
Hardy swings for the body but Marshal moves out of range.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Marshal counters with a quick kick to the body but Hardy blocks it.
Marshal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Marshal scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marshal.
Marshal scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardy showed some decent athleticism there.
Marshal kicks Hardy off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Marshal misses.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marshal lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshal slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body punch
and Marshal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshal misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marshal!
Hardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marshal.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Marshal.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marshal under the eye.
Marshal throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy checks a low kick from Marshal.
Hardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marshal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Hardy blocks a leg kick.
Marshal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marshal.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshal.
Hardy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marshal.
Hardy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hardy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marshal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardy. Hardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marshal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Marshal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksei Marshal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Marshal throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marshal.
Hardy lands a left and a right that send Marshal crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Marshal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshal.
Marshal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marshal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardy. Hardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marshal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshal slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Marshal fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardy in the body.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marshal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Nice body kick from Marshal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal connects with a jab.
Marshal looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Marshal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marshal throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marshal lands a jab.
Marshal misses with a hook.
Hardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Marshal throws a front kick that sends Hardy stumbling back into the cage.
Marshal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Marshal lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marshal misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Marshal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marshal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marshal throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Marshal slips under a jab.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Marshal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marshal slips a straight right by Hardy.
Marshal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshal.
Nice defenses there by Marshal.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshal.
Marshal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A lazy left from Marshal finds it's target.
Marshal lands with a straight right. Hardy didn't see that one coming.
Marshal slips a straight right by Hardy.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Marshal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Marshal.
Marshal misses with a kick to the body
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marshal's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshal is controlling Hardy's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Marshal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hardy pulls Marshal in to control the position.
Marshal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksei Marshal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshal 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksei Marshal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Fellows (ranked 3388 p4p, 314 weight class) and James Krause (ranked 1457 p4p, 161 weight class). Fellows comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Krause has chosen Heart of a Champion as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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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
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Dean Fellows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Fellows shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Fellows on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krause works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fellows's waist but Fellows gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
It looked like Fellows wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Fellows shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean Fellows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Fellows lands a jab to the head.
Krause falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fellows counters with a series of strikes. Krause will be more careful next time no doubt.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Fellows shows good takedown defense.
Krause with a poor takedown
letting Fellows counter with a right hand.
Krause shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fellows defends it nicely.
Krause tries for a takedown but Fellows sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fellows throwing a counter right hand but Krause manages to avoid it.
Krause fails with the takedown
and Fellows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows connects with a right that clearly hurt Krause. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Fellows proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Krause collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Fellows!
Dean Fellows managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
James Krause was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piere De Crote (ranked 1372 p4p, 146 weight class) and Andrew Ryan (ranked 867 p4p, 93 weight class). Ryan has chosen Beast as his entrance music. Piere De Crote could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrew Ryan's chin.
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Piere De Crote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ryan.
De Crote on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from De Crote tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Crote will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from De Crote misses the target.
Ryan throws a right hand that De Crote ducks under and follows up with a left that De Crote also avoids with ease.
Ryan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ryan checks a low kick from De Crote.
Ryan lands a nice looking body shot.
De Crote throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Crote looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
De Crote throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
De Crote throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryan throws a series of punches but De Crote moves out of range.
De Crote throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Crote.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Crote ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
De Crote misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Piere De Crote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Crote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Crote quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ryan blocks a head kick by De Crote.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Crote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Crote throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan throws a series of punches but De Crote moves out of range.
De Crote appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from De Crote.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Piere De Crote has been cut.
De Crote lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
De Crote misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Crote is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Crote throws a low kick but Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Ryan misses the jab.
De Crote misses with a head kick.
Ryan tests De Crote's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but De Crote is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan looks for the body kick but De Crote saw that one coming.
Ryan scores with a jab to the head.
De Crote lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Crote rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
De Crote fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryan checks a low kick from De Crote.
Ryan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Crote.
De Crote tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryan throws a hook but De Crote avoids it easily.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but De Crote is just out of range.
De Crote steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
De Crote throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Crote thinking.
Ryan takes a swing at De Crote's ribcage but misses.
De Crote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Crote.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Crote on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Crote lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Crote.
Ryan is rocked!
Whack! De Crote lands a heavy head kick that drops Ryan. The ref tackles De Crote to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ryan was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Piere De Crote!
A very excited looking Piere De Crote rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Andrew Ryan was interviewed post fight and said 'FREE MAMADO LET HIM USE THE FORUM'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borg Bunting (ranked 1161 p4p, 35 weight class) and Mohammed Jihad (ranked 611 p4p, 23 weight class). Jihad has chosen America! Fuck Yeah! as his entrance music. 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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25 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borg Bunting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Jihad!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jihad has Bunting up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land.
Bunting pushes Jihad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunting lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jihad.
Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jihad throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunting.
Jihad blocks an uppercut.
Bunting struggles to land a body shot inside as Jihad controls his hands.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jihad working aggressively here.
Bunting has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jihad.
Bunting cracks Jihad with a nice body shot.
Bunting tries a body shot but Jihad blocks it.
Jihad throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting.
Bunting working aggressively here.
Bunting misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bunting.
Bunting blocks an uppercut.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunting.
Bunting stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jihad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Bunting.
Bunting swings wildly with an uppercut but Jihad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jihad.
Jihad lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunting backwards.
Bunting doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jihad misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bunting.
Bunting pushes Jihad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunting misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jihad working aggressively here.
Bunting lands a body punch.
Jihad looks winded!
Bunting misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting working aggressively here.
Bunting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Bunting cracks Jihad with a nice body shot.
Bunting scores with a shoulder strike.
Jihad blocks a body shot from Bunting.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunting.
A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land.
Bunting pushes Jihad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunting lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jihad.
Bunting tries to throw a body punch but Jihad avoids it by throwing Bunting back against the cage.
Jihad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jihad pushes Bunting back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jihad's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land.
Bunting has a couple of punches blocked by Jihad.
A short uppercut from Bunting.
Bunting works on Jihad's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Bunting.
Bunting scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jihad backwards.
Bunting misses with a punch on the inside.
Jihad misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jihad's elbow.
Bunting lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jihad backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land.
Jihad blocks an uppercut.
Bunting scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bunting lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunting.
Bunting lands with a left to the head.
Bunting lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jihad backwards.
Bunting misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jihad prevents a body shot from Bunting.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunting lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunting lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bunting manages to break the clinch.
Bunting throws a leg kick which misses Jihad's front leg but catches the back leg as Jihad tries to avoid it.
Jihad tries to clinch there but Bunting circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jihad rushes Bunting and presses him up against the cage.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Jihad throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting.
Bunting blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunting lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Bunting on the inside.
Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bunting scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jihad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunting misses with a body punch.
Bunting working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jihad blocks an uppercut.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bunting with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bunting keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jihad moves into the clinch successfully.
Borg Bunting has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bunting misses with a punch on the inside.
Jihad misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunting breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bunting. Beautiful body shot.
Bunting keeps the fight on the outside.
Jihad clinches up with Bunting and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunting.
Bunting misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Jihad on the inside.
Bunting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jihad tries to clinch up but Bunting circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Bunting.
Jihad moves in looking to clinch but Bunting pushes him off.
Jihad clinches.
Jihad throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting.
Jihad blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting lands with a right to the head.
Bunting lands a hook that snaps the head of Jihad backwards.
A short left from Bunting.
Bunting blocking some punches.
Bunting scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Bunting.
Jihad is breathing heavily.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Bunting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jihad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunting.
Jihad takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting.
Jihad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunting lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jihad backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunting softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Bunting.
Jihad is rocked!
Bunting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting digs a right hand into Jihad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jihad's gas tank.
Bunting lands with a short shot to the head.
Bunting working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jihad is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunting finish him?
Bunting blocks an uppercut.
Jihad seems to have recovered his senses.
Bunting lands a hook that snaps the head of Jihad backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunting.
Jihad throws a head punch that misses.
Bunting works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bunting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jihad's elbow.
Bunting makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Bunting.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jihad.
A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bunting.
Still in the clinch, Bunting scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bunting has a couple of punches blocked by Jihad.
Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jihad can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jihad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jihad's elbow.
Bunting lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunting scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jihad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Bunting blocking some punches.
A short left from Bunting.
Jihad throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunting.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
Jihad throws a head punch that misses.
Jihad lands an uppercut.
Bunting drops Jihad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jihad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
Bunting lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jihad 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.
Bunting creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jihad's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jihad drops to his knees and Bunting pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borg Bunting!
Borg Bunting managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q), into his post fight interview.
The defeated Mohammed Jihad had this to say: 'Well...shit!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Moors (ranked 172 p4p, 27 weight class) and Frank Martin (ranked 982 p4p, 150 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Moors!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Martin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moors looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely.
And Martin responds with a good body kick, but Moors manages to step out the way in time.
Moors takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moors misses with a punch to the body.
Martin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moors's face.
It looks like Hugh Moors has been cut.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Moors.
Moors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martin.
Moors lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin tries a knee to the head but Moors blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moors throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moors creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moors tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martin smiles and moves away.
Moors blocks a low kick nicely.
Martin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moors.
Hugh Moors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin takes one on the button.
Moors misses with a wild body shot.
Moors throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin moves forwards but Moors connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Moors slips the punch.
Moors works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moors lands a right hook to the body.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick from Moors.
Good leg kick by Moors there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moors throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moors throws a leg kick but Martin checks it.
Moors blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin thumps Moors with a low kick.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moors forces Martin back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Moors.
Moors lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moors can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
I was talking to Moors's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moors throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martins head.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moors swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moors misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moors scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martin misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Moors fails to land.
Moors lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moors.
A head punch on the inside from Moors fails to land.
Martin landing knees to the body.
Martin lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Moors fails to land.
Moors lands an uppercut.
Moors fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moors decides to pull guard.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moors has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Moors's legs - danger averted.
Moors throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moors is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to control from the top but Moors keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moors looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Martin has picked Moors up and slammed him! Moors can't keep hold of the triangle and Martin manages to pass to side control!
Moors trying to remain calm as Martin controls from the top position.
Moors struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Moors dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugh Moors's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moors gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martin.
Martin darts in and clinches Moors up against the cage.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moors misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Moors.
Hugh Moors has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moors pulls guard.
Moors pulls Martin in close to prevent any damage.
Martin trying to control but Moors is working from the bottom.
Moors is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moors throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moors has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moors looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
Moors looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Martin has picked Moors up and slammed him! Moors can't keep hold of the triangle and Martin manages to pass to side control!
Martin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Martin trying to control the position but Moors is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Moors's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moors tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Moors's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moors is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Moors is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moors is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Moors's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moors fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.
Moors connects with a leg kick. Martin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moors pulls guard effortlessly.
Moors keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martin trying to control but Moors is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moors looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
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 Hugh Moors will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugh Moors's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martin misses with a low kick.
Hugh Moors is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Martin lands but Moors takes it in his stride.
Moors lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martin scores with a hook to the body. Moors takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moors swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin lands a leg kick that knocks Moors off balance momentarily.
Moors slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Moors connects with a leg kick. Martin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moors connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martin scrambles back to his feet.
Moors waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Martin checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moors.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Moors.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moors connects with a nice looking jab.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moors blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moors.
Moors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moors tries to pull guard but Martin won't allow it.
Moors stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moors pushes Martin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moors.
Martin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moors jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Moors gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moors takes the fight into the clinch.
Moors works on Martin's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moors throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martins head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moors.
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Moors avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Martin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moors jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Moors gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Moors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin throws a leg kick but Moors sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Martin misses with a low kick as Moors jumps back.
Martin thows a body kick. Moors tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moors. That's going to slow Martin down.
Moors moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Moors with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moors moves out of range of the body kick from Martin.
Moors misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely.
Moors lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moors throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moors looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moors throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moors ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moors successfully pulls guard.
Martin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moors looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moors is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
Moors is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martin defends well.
Moors looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
Moors controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Moors clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hugh Moors's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moors misses with a double jab.
Martin throws a front kick that sends Moors stumbling back into the cage.
Martin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Moors.
It looks like Frank Martin has been cut.
A short right from Moors.
Martin lands a nice knee to the body.
Moors lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Moors fails to land.
Martin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martin misses with the head strike.
Moors avoiding damage as Martin throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Moors fails to land.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin tries a body shot but Moors blocks it.
A body shot lands from Moors.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moors lands with a short shot to the head.
Moors makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moors working aggressively here.
Martin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moors.
A short right from Moors on the inside.
Moors misses with a punch on the inside.
Moors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Martin.
Martin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moors avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moors.
Moors is trying to pull guard but Martin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Martin landing knees to the head.
A short right from Moors on the inside.
Martin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moors blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moors misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin blocking some punches.
Martin misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moors.
Moors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Moors cracks Martin with a nice body shot.
Martin misses with a knee to the head.
Martin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Martin prevents a body shot from Moors.
Moors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Moors jumps guard but Martin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martin misses with a knee strike.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Moors.
Martin trying to land knees to the body.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Martin trying to control the position but instead, Moors has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martin into the cage.
Moors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moors in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Martin prevents a body shot from Moors.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moors managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Moors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moors is stalling here.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Moors blocks an uppercut.
Moors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moors lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Moors.
Martin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Moors avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Moors avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Moors.
A head punch on the inside from Moors fails to land.
Moors works on Martin's body with a couple of short punches.
Moors scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moors managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Moors lands a body shot.
Moors lands a right hand.
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!
Martin misses with some punches.
Moors lands with a light punch inside.
Moors lands an uppercut.
Martin prevents a body shot from Moors.
Moors avoiding damage as Martin throws knees to the body.
Moors's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moors lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Moors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Moors had his way with Frank Martin in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Moors scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin blocks the body kick.
Moors misses with an uppercut.
Moors throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moors tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Moors throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moors pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martin is out of range and Moors settles back down.
Moors throws a low kick, looking for Martin's leg but Martin calmly moves out of range.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws a leg kick but Moors sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Moors.
Moors throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Martin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moors looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Martin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moors connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martin scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Martin.
Moors throws a leg kick but Martin checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moors. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moors can pounce on him.
Moors tries to keep at a distance but Martin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moors throws a head punch that misses.
Martin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moors fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frank Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moors scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knees to the body from Martin.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Moors scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moors tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
Martin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moors lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moors blocks it with crossed arms.
Martin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moors ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moors no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moors escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moors working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moors has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moors keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Hugh Moors is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moors is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Moors had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martin checks the leg kick.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moors fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martin checks it well.
Moors throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moors keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moors connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martin. Martin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moors checks a leg kick.
Moors lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Moors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Moors showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moors has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Moors!
Hugh Moors retains his welterweight title!
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