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WFC 18:Miller vs Gold PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 3768 p4p, 430 weight class) and Kane McMaster (ranked 22559 p4p, 692 weight class). Joe Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Kane McMaster!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping McMaster under the eye.
McMaster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from McMaster.
McMaster clinches up against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from McMaster.
McMaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as McMaster controls his hands.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but McMaster avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
McMaster throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMaster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but McMaster has double underhooks.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMaster's elbow.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
McMaster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith throws a body punch but McMaster moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but McMaster is just out of range.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McMaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and McMaster counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMaster.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMaster working aggressively here.
McMaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McMaster backwards.
It looks like Kane McMaster has been cut.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
McMaster tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
McMaster misses with a punch on the inside.
McMaster working aggressively here.
Smith blocks a body shot from McMaster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMaster lands with a left to the head.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster misses with the head strike.
McMaster lands a body shot.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMaster.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMaster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McMaster swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but McMaster was just out of range.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but McMaster seems unphased.
McMaster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. McMaster shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith thuds a left hand into McMaster's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and McMaster moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMaster.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from McMaster.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped McMaster in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMaster blocks a head kick by Smith.
McMaster checks a low kick from Smith.
McMaster tries to counter by closing the distance.
McMaster connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and McMaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McMaster staying out of range there.
Smith sets himself, and McMaster steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith looks to land a body kick but McMaster moved away.
McMaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McMaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McMaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMaster. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith scores with a head kick. McMaster tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McMaster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMaster throws a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
McMaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMaster swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
McMaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McMaster 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.
McMaster throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from McMaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a head kick.
McMaster clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith presses McMaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from McMaster fails to land.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kane McMaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMaster moves away.
McMaster cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
McMaster throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
McMaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
McMaster takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but McMaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
McMaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and McMaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMaster misses with a body shot.
McMaster misses with a straight right.
McMaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McMaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
McMaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
McMaster walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from McMaster misses the target.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - McMaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but McMaster just manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook.
A nice side step and McMaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McMaster's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMaster avoids the body shot from Smith.
Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That has opened up Kane McMaster's cut even more.
McMaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McMaster misses with a hook
and McMaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMaster instigates a clinch.
McMaster working aggressively here.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries a body shot but McMaster blocks it.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
McMaster misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMaster blocks a body shot from Smith.
A short left from McMaster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMaster misses with a hook to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
McMaster avoids the head kick by Smith.
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!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith slips a jab from McMaster.
Smith throws a head kick but McMaster moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by McMaster. Beautiful body shot.
McMaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
McMaster tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a body shot from McMaster.
McMaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McMaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McMaster.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith lands with a right hand.
McMaster misses with a body shot.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from McMaster does it's job there.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McMaster.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McMaster's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
McMaster misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - McMaster coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMaster moves away.
McMaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McMaster avoids the body shot from Smith.
McMaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith looks to land a left hand but McMaster moved out of range nicely.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith sets himself, and McMaster steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
McMaster throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMaster. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMaster lands a right hook to the body.
McMaster works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
McMaster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
McMaster misses the shot to the body.
Kane McMaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMaster is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith avoids the body shot from McMaster.
Smith swings for the body but McMaster moves out of range.
McMaster throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
McMaster ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but McMaster slips the punch.
McMaster loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by McMaster.
Smith swings for the body but McMaster moves out of range.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
McMaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith looks to land a left hand but McMaster moved out of range nicely.
McMaster misses with a left hand
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McMaster really felt that one!
McMaster avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by McMaster.
Smith jabs McMaster right on the nose. McMaster blinks but takes it well.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMaster manages to avoid it.
Smith with a jab.
McMaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Smith misses.
McMaster avoids the head kick by Smith.
McMaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
McMaster connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
McMaster misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
McMaster scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith goes for a double leg but McMaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McMaster continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith scores with a hook.
McMaster throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
McMaster just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
McMaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McMaster misses with a body shot.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McMaster blocks a head kick by Smith.
McMaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a wild body kick that McMaster sees coming a mile off.
Smith slips under a jab.
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
McMaster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kane McMaster.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Henderson (ranked 20079 p4p, 727 weight class) and Alexander Rewell (ranked 3683 p4p, 396 weight class). Alexander Rewell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Rewell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson connects with a single shot there.
Rewell slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson moves forwards but Rewell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rewell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Rewell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rewell!
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Rewell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rewell scores with a hook.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Henderson throws a hook but Rewell avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson swings widly with a right hand
and Rewell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rewell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rewell misses the shot to the body.
Rewell throws out a powerful jab.
Rewell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rewell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rewell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rewell throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Rewell moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Rewell.
Rewell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rewell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rewell moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Rewell saw that one coming.
Henderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rewell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Rewell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rewell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson tries to counter by clinching up but Rewell breaks away and moves out of range.
Rewell throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rewell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rewell catches Henderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rewell fakes the leg kick and cracks Henderson in the body.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rewell.
Rewell throws out a counter right but Henderson avoids it with no problem.
Rewell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rewell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rewell works the jab nicely.
Henderson catches Rewell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Rewell moved out of range nicely.
Rewell shapes to counter with a head kick.
Henderson throws a hook but Rewell blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Rewell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rewell.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Rewell moved out of range.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rewell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rewell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rewell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Rewell. That snapped Henderson's head back.
Rewell throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rewell counters with a good, hard body kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Rewell lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Rewell takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Paul Henderson has been cut.
Alexander Rewell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexander Rewell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Flemming (ranked 3261 p4p, 402 weight class) and Jo Asce (ranked 8502 p4p, 696 weight class). Flemming's entrance music is AC/DC | Spoilin' For A Fight. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Flemming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jo Asce!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flemming misses with a wild body shot.
Flemming misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Asce misses
and Flemming counters with a nice uppercut.
Asce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flemming counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flemming lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flemming counters by moving into the clinch.
Flemming stalling in the clinch.
Flemming comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flemming stalling against the cage.
Flemming lands a nice uppercut.
Flemming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flemming stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asce takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jo Asce has been cut.
Flemming lands with a light punch inside.
Asce is rocked!
Flemming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asce is still on wobbly legs! Can Flemming finish him?
Flemming lands an elbow inside.
Flemming has Asce pressed against the cage. He pushes Asce back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Flemming throws a beautiful elbow that sends Asce crashing to the floor! Flemming piles on the pressure with more strikes! Asce is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Flemming!
After winning the bout, Craig Flemming 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 Harry Milne (ranked 2207 p4p, 259 weight class) and Samir Lemaitre (ranked 5762 p4p, 549 weight class). Lemaitre is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: La Marseillaise. 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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Milne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Samir Lemaitre!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lemaitre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lemaitre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lemaitre thumps Milne with a low kick.
Lemaitre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemaitre stuns Milne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lemaitre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Milne misses with a hook. Lemaitre ducked under it nicely.
Milne misses with a double jab
and Lemaitre counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Lemaitre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Milne scores with a hook to the body. Lemaitre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Milne connects with a right hand. Lemaitre shakes it off.
Milne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lemaitre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lemaitre just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Lemaitre coming out on top.
Milne moves away from the strike by Lemaitre.
Milne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lemaitre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milne checks a low kick from Lemaitre.
Nice defenses there by Milne.
Lemaitre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milne.
Lemaitre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milne lands with a good body shot.
Milne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Milne throws a looping overhand right but Lemaitre ducks down to avoid it.
Lemaitre steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Milne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lemaitre pinned against the cage. Lemaitre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice side step and Lemaitre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Milne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milne swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemaitre.
Jab, jab by Milne - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemaitre. Milne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemaitre moves out of range as Milne strikes.
Milne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Milne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milne backing away here, and Lemaitre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Milne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Milne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemaitre is trying to improve his position.
Lemaitre wants to control but Milne postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milne misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Lemaitre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lemaitre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Milne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Milne throws an elbow but Lemaitre slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lemaitre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lemaitre is looking to advance position but Milne won't allow it.
Lemaitre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Milne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lemaitre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lemaitre uses his free foot to push down on Milne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Milne.
Lemaitre trying to control but Milne is having none of it.
Lemaitre lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lemaitre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemaitre controlling from mount.
Milne is trying to escape the mount.
Lemaitre controlling the pace for now.
Milne is trying desperately to improve position.
Lemaitre with good strikes from the mount here!
Lemaitre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Milne because Lemaitre loaded up on that one.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Milne is looking to get to half guard.
Lemaitre controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemaitre working the ground and pound effectively.
Lemaitre tries to control but Milne wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Lemaitre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Milne is trying desperately to improve position.
Lemaitre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Milne is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Lemaitre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Milne dives in for a single leg takedown but Lemaitre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Milne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lemaitre did well to prevent Milne getting side control.
Lemaitre won't allow Milne to pass to mount.
Lemaitre wants to control but Milne is keeping busy.
Lemaitre wants to get back to full guard.
Milne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lemaitre won't allow Milne to pass to mount.
Lemaitre is trying to maintain the position but Milne is very close to passing his half guard.
Milne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lemaitre is looking for a sweep. Milne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemaitre is pressing down on Milne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lemaitre trying to control the position here.
Lemaitre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Milne wants to control from the top but Lemaitre keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemaitre is pulling down on Milne's head. It's preventing any offense from Milne, at least for the moment.
Milne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lemaitre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Milne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Milne preventing the sweep.
Lemaitre pulls Milne in close to his closed guard and prevents Milne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lemaitre controls Milne momentarily but Milne frees himself.
Milne landing with the ground and pound.
Harry Milne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lemaitre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemaitre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lemaitre wants to pass the guard but Milne is keeping the position.
Milne is controlling Lemaitre's posture.
Lemaitre won't allow Milne to sweep him here.
Milne is working hard here to advance position.
Milne working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemaitre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Milne wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemaitre wants to control from the top but Milne keeps moving.
Lemaitre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lemaitre trying to control the position from guard on top but Milne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lemaitre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Milne.
Lemaitre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck for Milne with that takedown attempt.
Milne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Milne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lemaitre connects with a single shot there.
Milne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lemaitre trying to control from the bottom.
Lemaitre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lemaitre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Milne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lemaitre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Milne scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lemaitre is looking to improve his position.
Lemaitre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Milne is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemaitre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemaitre gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Milne dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lemaitre drops his hands momentarily and Milne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Milne takes a swing at Lemaitre's ribcage but misses.
Lemaitre was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lemaitre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lemaitre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Milne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milne fails to land with a series of punches.
Lemaitre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Milne throws a hook but Lemaitre blocks it.
Lemaitre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Milne's corner calls for a 1-2. Milne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lemaitre is rocked!
Milne drops Lemaitre with a huge uppercut! Lemaitre drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Milne is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Milne!
Harry Milne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dante Esposito (ranked 1298 p4p, 135 weight class) and Ksawery Koltun (ranked 3799 p4p, 340 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Esposito !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Ksawery Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito .
Koltun scores with a shot to the body.
Koltun looks to land a combination but Esposito avoids it well.
Koltun throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Esposito counter with a right hand.
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
Esposito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koltun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koltun tries to clinch there but Esposito circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Koltun misses the target.
Esposito has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito .
Esposito defending well as Koltun loads up on a big left hand.
Esposito throws a quick counter head kick but Koltun was just out of range.
Koltun moves in looking to clinch but Esposito pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Koltun.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Koltun scores with a shot to the body.
Koltun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koltun misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Esposito coming out on top.
Esposito throws a jab when Koltun was well out of range.
Koltun pushes Esposito up against the cage in a clinch.
Koltun lands a body punch.
Esposito digs a right hand underneath Koltun's ribcage. Koltun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koltun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Koltun can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Koltun can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koltun misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Koltun on the inside.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koltun's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koltun backwards.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koltun.
Esposito tries a body shot but Koltun blocks it.
Koltun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Koltun.
Esposito pushes Koltun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koltun blocking some punches.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koltuns head.
Koltun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koltun backwards.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Koltun avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Koltun.
Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Esposito is defending well.
A short left from Koltun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Esposito .
Koltun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Koltun controls the action.
Koltun has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito .
Koltun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Koltun.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koltuns head.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esposito works on Koltun's body with a couple of short punches.
Koltun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Esposito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dante Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ksawery Koltun.
Koltun tests Esposito 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Koltun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Esposito doesn't seem phased though.
Esposito misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Koltun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Esposito throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koltun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Esposito throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Koltun cracks Esposito with an open hand slap.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. Koltun looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Esposito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koltun with the counter takedown but Esposito avoids it easily.
Koltun gets the takedown into side control.
Esposito sneaks out the side door and pushes Koltun away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Esposito wants to slow Koltun down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Koltun moves out of range easily.
Koltun throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito 's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
Koltun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Esposito dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koltun throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Esposito misses its target.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koltun is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Koltun swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Koltun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koltun scores with a three punch combo!
Ksawery Koltun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A shot to the body from Esposito misses
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Esposito misses with a hook. Koltun ducked under it nicely.
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
Koltun throws a nice looking combination but Esposito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Esposito throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Koltun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito lands with a straight right. Koltun didn't see that one coming.
Koltun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Koltun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Esposito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
Koltun scores with a couple of short elbows.
Koltun trying to control the position but Esposito is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Esposito has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Koltun but great work by Esposito .
A lull in the action here.
Koltun is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Esposito is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Esposito dodges it nicely.
Koltun sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is defending against the submission attempts here by Koltun.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koltun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Esposito 's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koltun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koltun wants to free his trapped foot but Esposito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Esposito is staying active underneath Koltun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koltun winds up and cracks Esposito with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koltun tries to pass to full mount but Esposito defends it.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Esposito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun is stalling here. Esposito is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koltun seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Esposito has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Koltun is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ksawery Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Esposito counters with a quick kick to the body but Koltun blocks it.
Esposito throws a push kick but Koltun slaps the foot to one side.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
Jab by Esposito .
Koltun scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koltun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito .
Esposito tried to counter with a leg kick but Koltun avoided it.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Koltun lands with a right hand.
Koltun misses with a looping right.
As Koltun backs away, Esposito returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito throws a head kick but Koltun moves out of range.
Esposito lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
Esposito misses with an uppercut. Koltun saw that one coming.
Koltun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Esposito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ksawery Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito .
Esposito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Esposito blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Koltun.
Esposito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dante Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koltun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koltun lands with a hook. Esposito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koltun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito .
Koltun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito .
Koltun is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Esposito !
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esposito .
Koltun lands the left hand.
Koltun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koltun throws out a leg kick but Esposito moves out of range and Koltun only half commits.
Esposito throws a solid leg kick but Koltun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Esposito .
Koltun throws a head kick that misses.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Esposito throws a head kick but Koltun moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koltun throws a hook but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito throws a head kick but Koltun moves out of range.
Esposito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koltun. That did some damage!
Koltun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koltun there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Esposito .
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koltun manages to avoid it.
Koltun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esposito .
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.
Esposito looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dante Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ksawery Koltun.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
Koltun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koltun takes a swing at Esposito 's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun sizes up Esposito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Koltun as he connects with a hook.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Koltun moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Koltun checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koltun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koltun clinches up with Esposito and pushes him back against the cage.
Esposito tries to work over Koltun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Esposito .
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koltun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Esposito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koltun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dante Esposito .
I think Esposito has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Marston (ranked 1468 p4p, 201 weight class) and Abdel Mumu (ranked 5215 p4p, 558 weight class). John Marston has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Marston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdel Mumu!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu! But no joy.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mumu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been informed that Mumu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mumu scores with a body shot.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Mumu throws out a leg kick but Marston moves out of range and Mumu only half commits.
Marston misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Mumu is predictable there
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Abdel Mumu has been cut.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Marston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Nice jab there from Mumu.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Marston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marston misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marston's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu.
Marston misses with a hook.
Marston misses with a hook.
Mumu cracks Marston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mumu lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Mumu.
Mumu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston is looking to counter the offense by Mumu and move into the clinch.
Mumu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mumu walks into a jab.
Mumu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marston momentarily.
Marston looks to land a right hand but Mumu moved out of range.
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!
Mumu moves away from the strike by Marston.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mumu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Mumu counters with a right hand to the body.
Marston blocks a low kick nicely.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Mumu.
Mumu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mumu misses with a right hand
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdel Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumu counters with a three punch combo that has Marston backing up. Marston nods at Mumu to acknowledge the strikes.
Marston blocks a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mumu - the referee stops the clock and Marston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mumu. Marston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Mumu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand.
Marston instigates a clinch.
Mumu lands with a left to the head.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mumu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Marston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Mumu.
Marston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Mumu.
Mumu blocking some punches.
A short right from Marston on the inside.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Mumu misses with some punches.
Mumu scores with a shot to the side of Marston's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
Mumu working hard to break the clinch.
Mumu blocks an uppercut.
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Mumu digs a right hand underneath Marston's ribcage. Marston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mumu.
Mumu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu.
Mumu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mumu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marston blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mumu.
A short right from Marston.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Mumu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Marston lands a left hand.
Marston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumu's elbow.
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 John Marston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mumu misses with a right hand
and Marston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marston throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Marston misses.
Marston throws a sloppy body shot
and Mumu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mumu throws a lazy uppercut
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marston tries to counter by clinching up but Mumu breaks away and moves out of range.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Marston.
Mumu needs to keep his hands up - Marston had a free shot at his head there.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marston throws the left hand but Mumu avoids the punch easily.
Mumu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mumu, right into the meat.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Abdel Mumu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumu swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu tries a low kick but Marston avoids it.
Mumu throws a front kick aimed at Marston's knee but Marston avoids it well.
Marston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marston misses with a lunging right hand
and Mumu counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mumu!
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu misses with a two punch combination.
Marston jabs at Mumu's body.
Mumu staying out of range there.
Mumu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mumu lands a head kick. Marston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Mumu feints a counter leg kick.
Mumu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Mumu slips a jab from Marston.
Mumu wants to slow Marston down by chopping away at his legs.
Mumu lands a jab to the head.
Marston scores with a nice strike.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Mumu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marston throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
Mumu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu connects with a solid leg kick.
Mumu scores with a jab to the head.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumu counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marston.
Mumu cracks Marston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mumu throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Marston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mumu doesn't seem phased though.
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
and Mumu counters with a stiff right hand.
Mumu throws a leg kick
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Abdel Mumu's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu throws a low kick, looking for Marston's leg but Marston calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston throws a good cross that connects.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
Mumu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu misses with a looping right.
Marston clobbers Mumu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Mumu misses with a hook.
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu misses with the combination.
Mumu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marston.
Mumu defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
Marston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu.
Marston takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abdel Mumu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mumu misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston throwing a counter right hand but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Marston as he connects with a hook.
Marston throws an off balance right hand
and Mumu counters with a left to the body.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Marston defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand.
Marston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Marston coming out on top.
Marston fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mumu.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu moves out of range as Marston strikes.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu! But no joy.
Mumu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu.
Mumu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mumu throws a wild body kick that Marston sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Mumu scores with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Mumu.
Marston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Mumu misses its intended target.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Marston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mumu throws a poor cross that misses
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mumu.
Marston moves out of range of the body kick from Mumu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston throws a hook but Mumu avoids it easily.
Marston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marston misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Mumu does it's job there.
Mumu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marston slips under a jab from Mumu.
Mumu misses with a low kick as Marston jumps back.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
Marston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mumu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Marston does it's job there.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston with a jab.
A lazy left from Marston finds it's target.
Marston defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu scores with a nice right hand.
Mumu slips under a jab from Marston.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marston lands with a nice body punch.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mumu misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Marston.
Mumu slips under a jab from Marston.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Mumu ducks down to avoid it.
Marston moves forwards but Mumu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu throws a head kick that Marston semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston moves into the clinch successfully.
Marston blocks a body shot from Mumu.
Mumu is trying to pull guard but Marston has him pressed against the cage.
Mumu tries a body shot but Marston blocks it.
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marston prevents Mumu from breaking the clinch.
Mumu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mumu slips under a jab from Marston.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice straight punches there by Marston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marston.
Marston takes the fight into the clinch.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Abdel Mumu just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
That's time! Marston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marston blocks a jab.
Mumu scores with the left hand. Marston knows he should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marston checks a leg kick.
Mumu slips a jab from Marston.
Marston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston misses with a straight right.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mumu takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Mumu misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Marston is looking to clinch.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Mumu misses.
Mumu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Marston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mumu.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Marston.
Mumu misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Marston lands with a nice body punch.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
Marston connects with the punch.
Marston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mumu. Mumu obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Mumu misses.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu lands the left hand.
Mumu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch combination from Mumu misses.
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
Marston lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mumu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
The crowd cheers as Marston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mumu doesn't seem phased though.
The cut above Abdel Mumu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mumu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu.
Mumu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marston momentarily.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston misses with a looping left.
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Mumu counters with a nice body kick.
Mumu staying out of range there.
Mumu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mumu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mumu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marston is out of range.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Marston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marston lands with a nice body punch.
Marston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Marston blocks the leg kick.
Mumu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mumu misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Marston slips a jab from Mumu.
Mumu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marston's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston cracks Mumu with an open hand slap.
Mumu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Mumu is predictable there
and Marston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marston lands with a straight right. Mumu didn't see that one coming.
Mumu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mumu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marston has time to react.
Marston cracks Mumu with an open hand slap.
Abdel Mumu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mumu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mumu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Marston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mumu wants to slow Marston down by chopping away at his legs.
Mumu misses with a lunging right hand
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Mumu lands with a shot to the body.
Marston stuns Mumu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mumu tried to score with a low kick but Marston checks it.
Marston fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu scores with a jab. Marston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mumu.
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mumu misses the jab.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Mumu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marston throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Mumu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu connects with an inside leg kick.
Marston misses the body punch
and Mumu counters with a good low kick that Marston was not able to check.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marston.
Mumu throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Mumu punishes Marston's body with a nice straight punch.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Mumu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Mumu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marston has time to react.
Marston clinches up against the cage.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Marston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marston scores with a jab. Mumu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
Marston slips under a jab from Mumu.
Mumu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston throws the left hand but Mumu avoids the punch easily.
Mumu misses with a body punch
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Mumu wants to slow Marston down by chopping away at his legs.
Mumu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marston.
Mumu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu throws a hook but Marston blocks it.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston slips under a jab.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Mumu misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
Marston throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marston takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu lands with a kick to the ribs.
A cross from Mumu lands.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
Mumu scores with a jab to the body.
Marston moves out of range of the body kick from Mumu.
Marston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Mumu misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdel Mumu.
I think Mumu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu!
Abdel Mumu is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Abdel Mumu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 1327 p4p, 142 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 3112 p4p, 289 weight class). Savitaipale's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. Washington has chosen TNT as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Savitaipale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 22 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Savitaipale connects with a single shot there.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Washington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savitaipale manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Washington passes into half guard.
Savitaipale keeping hold of Washington's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale is trying to maintain the position but Washington is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
Savitaipale is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Washington is nestled in close to Savitaipale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
Savitaipale actively working from the bottom here.
Washington is keen to just control but Savitaipale is a slippery customer.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.
Washington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savitaipale defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
Savitaipale wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Washington throwing shots but Savitaipale is blocking nicely.
Washington is keen to just control but Savitaipale is a slippery customer.
Savitaipale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Savitaipale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washington is aware though and is defending well.
Washington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Washington works over Savitaipale with some ground and pound from guard.
Savitaipale looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
Washington throws a big elbow that misses.
Washington trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage.
Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Washington pushes his legs off easily.
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Washington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savitaipale keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Savitaipale's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Washington dives in and scores a takedown into Savitaipale's guard.
Savitaipale can't keep his opponent in guard - Washington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savitaipale actively working from the bottom here.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.
Washington is pressing down on Savitaipale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savitaipale is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savitaipale trying to control here.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is in close to Savitaipale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Washington distracts Savitaipale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savitaipale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.
Washington wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington postures up and lands a big shot to Savitaipale's brow.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savitaipale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Washington's guard.
Savitaipale with a nice head shot there.
Washington pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savitaipale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washington's head.
Savitaipale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses.
Savitaipale drops back, looking for a kneebar! Washington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Washington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Washington!
Washington cracks Savitaipale with a big elbow.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savitaipale keeps working.
Washington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Savitaipale haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Savitaipale tries to buck Washington off but Washington is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Savitaipale tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Savitaipale persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Savitaipale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Savitaipale misses with a wild combination.
Washington staying out of range there.
Washington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Washington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savitaipale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
Savitaipale is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
Washington prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savitaipale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Washington.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Savitaipale tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Washington has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is looking to get to half guard.
Washington lands with some strikes.
Washington looking to control but Savitaipale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Washington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Washington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Washington wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
Savitaipale has his foot on Washington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Washington works his way back into a safe position though.
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
Washington cracks Savitaipale with a solid left hand.
Washington postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Washington pushes his legs off easily.
Washington postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Washington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Savitaipale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Washington working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Washington connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Savitaipale some visible discomfort.
Savitaipale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Washington's best efforts.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington controlling the action here.
Washington prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!
Samuel Washington thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fausto Carsara (ranked 1393 p4p, 184 weight class) and Pelle Pellesson (ranked 4935 p4p, 538 weight class). Fausto Carsara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fausto Carsara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pelle Pellesson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carsara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Carsara.
Pellesson ducks under a wild hook from Carsara.
Carsara misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Pellesson. Those never looked like landing.
Carsara throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Carsara misses.
It seemed like Pellesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carsara misses with a looping left.
Carsara throws a body punch but Pellesson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Carsara misses the target.
Pellesson slips a jab from Carsara.
Nice defenses there by Pellesson.
It seemed like Pellesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fausto Carsara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carsara throws a lazy uppercut
and Pellesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carsara connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pellesson ducks under a wild hook from Carsara.
Pellesson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carsara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pellesson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carsara moves forwards but Pellesson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellesson lands a left and a right that send Carsara crashing to the mat, dazed. Pellesson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Carsara is rocked!
It looks like Fausto Carsara has been cut.
Pellesson slips a straight right by Carsara.
Pellesson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Carsara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pellesson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carsara seems to have got his legs back now.
Carsara misses the jab.
Pellesson moves out of range as Carsara strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pellesson! But no joy.
Carsara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carsara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carsara clobbers Pellesson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carsara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pellesson avoids the body shot from Carsara.
Carsara lands a nice shot to the body.
Carsara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pellesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Carsara.
Pellesson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carsara.
Carsara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pellesson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carsara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carsara throws a hook to the side of Pellesson's head but Pellesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Pellesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pellesson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carsara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pellesson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pellesson is rocked!
Carsara misses with a straight right.
Pellesson is still on wobbly legs! Can Carsara finish him?
A jab from Carsara misses.
Pellesson seems to have recovered his senses.
Carsara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carsara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pellesson lands a jab to the nose.
Carsara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pellesson on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Pellesson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pellesson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Carsara.
Pellesson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carsara lands with an uppercut that bounces Pellesson off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Carsara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carsara tests Pellesson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pellesson jabs at Carsara's body.
Carsara lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fausto Carsara!
Fausto Carsara retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dmitar Zvonimir (ranked 2078 p4p, 268 weight class) and Glass Joe (ranked 1169 p4p, 157 weight class). Zvonimir's entrance music is Kletva kralja Zvonimira. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitar Zvonimir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glass Joe!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zvonimir throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zvonimir throws a body kick that misses.
Zvonimir throws an off balance right hand
and Joe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zvonimir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe won't allow Zvonimir to get back to his feet.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zvonimir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Joe wants to pass the guard but Zvonimir is keeping the position.
Zvonimir is looking to stand up but Joe isn't so interested in that idea.
Zvonimir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe won't allow Zvonimir to get back to his feet.
Zvonimir keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe prevents Zvonimir from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick by Zvonimir misses
and Joe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dmitar Zvonimir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zvonimir throws a leg kick
and Joe counters with a takedown into side control.
Zvonimir pushes Joe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Joe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to control the action but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Joe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zvonimir throws a right hand that misses
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Zvonimir misses.
Zvonimir takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joe jumps into guard, dragging Zvonimir to the mat.
Zvonimir would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zvonimir wants to stand and escape but instead Joe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zvonimir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zvonimir wants to stand and escape but Joe is having none of it.
Zvonimir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe stands up over Zvonimir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zvonimir wants to stand but Joe is controlling the position.
Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
Zvonimir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zvonimir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zvonimir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Zvonimir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zvonimir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe is working Zvonimir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zvonimir wants to stand but Joe is controlling the position.
Zvonimir trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Joe gets tackled into the cage by Zvonimir. Zvonimir maintains the clinch.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Joe jumps guard but Zvonimir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joe manages to pull guard.
Zvonimir throwing strikes but missing.
Joe has a closed guard, preventing Zvonimir from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zvonimir is one step ahead there.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zvonimir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zvonimir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zvonimir has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joe is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zvonimir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
Dmitar Zvonimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zvonimir looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zvonimir misses the shot to the body.
Joe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Zvonimir is predictable there
and Joe counters with a series of strikes. Zvonimir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zvonimir is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Joe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zvonimir parries the strikes from Joe easily there. Joe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zvonimir to escape.
Zvonimir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Joe is controlling him well.
Joe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zvonimir is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Joe throws a strike aimed at the side of Zvonimir's head but Zvonimir avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Joe is controlling him well.
Zvonimir is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Joe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zvonimir is trying to get back to his feet.
Joe landing strikes.
Joe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zvonimir to see if he's OK.
Joe is trying to get an arm triangle but Zvonimir is defending well.
Zvonimir wants to get back to his feet but Joe drags him back down.
Joe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Joe.
Zvonimir bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Joe throws a series of punches but Zvonimir avoids them all with ease.
Zvonimir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Zvonimir blocks nicely.
Zvonimir wants to get back to his feet but Joe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zvonimir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Zvonimir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zvonimir manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Zvonimir's guard.
Zvonimir wants to get back to his feet but Joe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zvonimir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe prevents Zvonimir from getting back to his feet.
Joe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe stops Zvonimir from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zvonimir lands with a nice combination. Joe backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zvonimir gets caught flat footed, as Joe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zvonimir just misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glass Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zvonimir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Zvonimir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joe trying to stall but Zvonimir improves his position.
Joe is trying to stall.
Joe is trying to pull guard but Zvonimir has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe tries to pull guard but Zvonimir holds him up against the cage and eventually Joe drops back down to his feet.
Joe blocks a body shot from Zvonimir.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zvonimir blocks an uppercut.
Zvonimir misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dmitar Zvonimir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zvonimir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zvonimir blocking some punches.
Joe blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Joe - that landed with a thud.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zvonimir walks away with a smile on his face. Joe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joe gets tackled into the cage by Zvonimir. Zvonimir maintains the clinch.
Joe takes a shot to the head.
Zvonimir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zvonimir throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir throws a head punch that misses.
Dmitar Zvonimir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zvonimir's elbow.
Joe tries to pull guard but Zvonimir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zvonimir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dmitar Zvonimir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zvonimir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zvonimir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joe is still on wobbly legs! Can Zvonimir finish him?
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zvonimir manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joe tries to stall but Zvonimir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joe seems to have recovered his senses.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zvonimir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joe blocks a body shot from Zvonimir.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zvonimir.
Joe being controlled against the cage.
Joe tries to pull guard but Zvonimir won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Zvonimir.
A hook to the body from Zvonimir.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zvonimir can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Joe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joe misses with a body punch.
Joe prevents a body shot from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Zvonimir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zvonimir misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zvonimir.
Zvonimir misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir lands with a right to the head.
Joe wants to take the fight to the mat but Zvonimir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joe lands with a left to the head.
Joe lands with a right to the head.
Zvonimir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joe is keeping busy.
Zvonimir has Joe pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Zvonimir fails to land.
Zvonimir stalling.
Joe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zvonimir just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zvonimir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zvonimir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Zvonimir avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Zvonimir lands a shoulder strike.
Zvonimir tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zvonimir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zvonimir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Glass Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joe jumps into guard, dragging Zvonimir to the mat.
Zvonimir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Zvonimir from controlling successfully.
Zvonimir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zvonimir is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitar Zvonimir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!
After the fight, Glass Joe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Miller (ranked 805 p4p, 79 weight class) and Liquid Gold (ranked 583 p4p, 60 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Killers. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 4, fighting out of New York, Jeffrey Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liquid Gold!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold lands with a right hand.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
A low kick from Miller misses
and Gold counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jeffrey Miller has been cut.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
Miller lands a body shot.
Gold lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Gold takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Miller is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gold is stalking Miller. Miller circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Gold, and it's lights out! Miller really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liquid Gold!
Liquid Gold is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Liquid Gold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jeffrey Miller was interviewed post fight and said '.'.
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