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MMMA 68 Bestarsson vs Fortune PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 3572 p4p, 374 weight class) and Altair Brain (ranked 3702 p4p, 392 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brain's choice of entrance music: 300 Violin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Altair Brain!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brain misses with a looping left.
Robinson throws a front kick aimed at Brain's knee but Brain avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Brain misses.
Brain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Brain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brain lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.
A low kick from Robinson misses
and Brain counters with a thumping low kick.
Brain missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Robinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brain forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Robinson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson connects with a high kick.
It looks like Altair Brain has been cut.
Robinson motions for Brain to come forward. Robinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Brain misses
and Robinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brain's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brain manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson stalling the fight.
Brain lands a left hand.
Brain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brain misses with a punch to the body.
Brain throws an elbow that misses.
Brain misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brain has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Robinson blocks an elbow strike.
Brain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brain swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Brain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brain lands a slapping body shot.
Brain clinches up against the cage.
Brain throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brain up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson avoids the elbow strike from Brain, against the cage.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brain is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Brain has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson prevents Brain from breaking the clinch.
Brain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brain controls his hands.
A short left from Brain.
Brain controlling the action here for a moment.
Brain misses with some punches.
Robinson taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Brain.
Brain lands an elbow that stopped Robinson in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Robinson.
Brain tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brain lands an uppercut.
Brain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Brain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brain lands with a light punch inside.
Robinson wants to stall.
Brain breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Altair Brain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brain misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson tries to counter with a takedown but Brain is quick to defend against it.
Brain tries to clinch up.
Robinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brain sprawls and moves away.
Brain moves into the clinch.
Brain blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brain is stalling here.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson has Brain pressed against the cage.
Brain letting Robinson take a breather here.
Robinson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson is working Brain over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brain swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brain lands with a right to the head.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brain controls his hands.
Brain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brain swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson looking to slow down the pace here.
Brain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Brain.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brain throws an elbow but misses.
Robinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brain misses with some punches.
Brain lands a shoulder strike.
Robinson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Robinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brain misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain takes a shot to the head.
Brain presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brain.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Brain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brain connects with an inside leg kick.
Brain wants to land a leg kick but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brain sprawls and moves away.
Brain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brain tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Brain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brain misses the shot to the body.
Brain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brain throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson throws a leg kick which misses Brain's front leg but catches the back leg as Brain tries to avoid it.
Altair Brain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Brain's guard.
Brain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Brain is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Brain keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Altair Brain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Brain. That snapped Robinson's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Brain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brain.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brain throws a leg kick but Robinson moved away.
Brain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robinson's head backwards.
Brain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain misses with a kick to the body
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brain manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Robinson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robinson.
Nice body punch from Brain - that landed with a thud.
Brain scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Brain tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brain throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brain.
Brain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson stalling.
Brain swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Brain.
Brain being controlled against the cage.
Robinson avoids a wild elbow strike from Brain.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Brain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brain looking to stall.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brain has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Robinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robinson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brain.
Brain tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brain tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Brain avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson taking a breather.
Brain misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brain.
Brain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Brain.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Brain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson is stalling here.
Altair Brain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to control Brain's arms but Brain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robinson has his back to the cage.
Robinson is struggling to control the position.
Robinson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Altair Brain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altair Brain!
Our winner, Altair Brain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiusz Ataman (ranked 4027 p4p, 483 weight class) and Attila Skif (ranked 4378 p4p, 511 weight class). Skif has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. Attila Skif told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergiusz Ataman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Attila Skif!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ataman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Ataman misses.
Skif takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skif takes the fight into the clinch.
Skif breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skif gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skif throws a head punch that misses.
Skif is trying to stall.
Ataman throws an elbow that misses.
Skif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skif breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Ataman's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Attila Skif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ataman throws a series of punches but Skif moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skif has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Skif lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skif takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ataman lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skif. Ataman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ataman is looking for a counter combo.
Skif will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skif misses with a wild combination.
Ataman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skifs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ataman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ataman throws out a loose jab but Skif uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Skif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ataman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skif is looking to clinch but Ataman is avoiding it.
Skif lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skif on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skif walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ataman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skif.
No joy there for Skif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Ataman misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ataman throws a poor cross that misses
and Skif counters with a nice uppercut.
Skif closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ataman counters with a left and a right that stings Skif.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skif lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ataman circles away quickly and effectively.
Skif throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ataman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skif throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Skif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ataman.
No joy there for Skif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ataman is looking for a counter combo.
Ataman avoids the head kick by Skif.
As Skif looks to move away, Ataman throws a big counter combo but Skif just gets out of the way.
Ataman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skif throws a series of punches but Ataman avoids them all with ease.
Ataman with a jab.
Skif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ataman tried to counter with a leg kick but Skif avoided it.
Ataman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ataman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ataman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skif.
Ataman thumps Skif with a low kick.
Ataman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ataman lands with a right hand.
Oooooh!!! Skif has knocked Ataman down with a huge combo! Skif steps away and waves a wobbly Ataman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ataman is rocked!
Skif fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ataman, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Ataman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee is keeping an eye on Skif - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Skif blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Skif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skif breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skif takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skif drives through and clinches with Ataman against the cage.
Skif lands a nice uppercut.
Skif creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ataman with a big uppercut! Ataman tries to clinch up but Skif pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ataman to the mat! Ataman covers up and Skif unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Attila Skif!
Attila Skif decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shovel Knight (ranked 3290 p4p, 155 weight class) and Phil Harrass (ranked 3213 p4p, 151 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knight might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to X Gon' Give It To Ya. Harrass has chosen Tomorrow as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shovel Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Harrass!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harrass's head backwards.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight rushes Harrass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Harrass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knight misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knight.
Harrass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harrass wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Harrass.
Harrass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight leaning against his opponent.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Harrass tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrass is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knight is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrass is trying to stall.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrass slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harrass.
Harrass scores with a shoulder strike.
Harrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
The referee calls for Knight to work.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Harrass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrass prevents a body shot from Knight.
Harrass tightens his grip and picks Knight up, before dumping him to the ground. Knight manages to land in guard.
Knight has control of Harrass's left arm, preventing Harrass from doing any damage.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight is trying to control the position but Harrass postures up.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Harrass from controlling successfully.
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!
Knight managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harrass throwing strikes but missing.
Harrass trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight throws a head kick that Harrass semi-blocks.
Harrass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight throws a low kick but Harrass moves out of range easily.
Harrass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harrass takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good work by Harrass as he checks the leg kick.
Harrass flicks out a counter leg kick but Knight steps away.
Harrass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Harrass can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Knight and Harrass drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Knight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shovel Knight!
Shovel Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Chocolate (ranked 2439 p4p, 250 weight class) and Sam Wilson (ranked 3842 p4p, 379 weight class). Chocolate's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cookie Dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chip Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Wilson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut there from Chocolate.
Chocolate scores with a hook.
Chocolate moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Chocolate decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wilson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chocolate is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate wants to control the pace but Wilson is squirming around nicely.
Wilson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chocolate pulls Wilson in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chocolate has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chocolate can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilson controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson passes into half guard.
Wilson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chocolate is just riding it out for now. Wilson eventually gives up the hold.
Chocolate is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chocolate tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
Wilson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chocolate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate is positioning himself well to prevent Wilson advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chocolate tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chocolate is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Chocolate trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chocolate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chocolate is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilson stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Chocolate swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson slips a jab from Chocolate.
Wilson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big right from Chocolate misses.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Chocolate changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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 Chip Chocolate will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Chocolate moves out of range of the body kick from Wilson.
Sam Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilson feints and then cracks Chocolate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chocolate down.
Chocolate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Chocolate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chocolate drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chocolate trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Chocolate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chocolate has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
Chocolate lands a couple of elbows.
Chocolate landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate is pushing down on Wilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Chocolate has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chocolate trying to pass the guard but Wilson defending well.
Chocolate working over Wilson with some ground and pound. Wilson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chocolate is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chocolate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chocolate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chocolate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chocolate defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chocolate.
Chocolate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chocolate trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chocolate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chocolate working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chocolate works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chocolate tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chocolate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chocolate throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson working a defensive guard but Chocolate passes into half guard.
Chocolate working the head and body with strikes.
Chocolate lands with a punch from half guard.
Chocolate is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to control but Chocolate is keeping busy.
Wilson is pressing down on Chocolate's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chocolate throws a big right hand that misses.
Chocolate postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Chocolate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chocolate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chocolate is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson trying to strike off his back.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chip Chocolate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chocolate chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Chocolate dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big left from Chocolate misses.
Chocolate throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Chocolate, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Chocolate against the cage but Chocolate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chocolate gets the takedown into side control.
Chocolate cracks Wilson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chocolate scores with punches from side control.
Wilson is rocked!
Chocolate tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Chocolate finish him?
Wilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Chocolate there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Chocolate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson trying to control here.
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chocolate scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chocolate wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Chocolate gets to his feet and stands over Wilson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Wilson felt that one! Chocolate unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Wilson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Chocolate!
A victorious Chip Chocolate thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johny Chambers (ranked 1262 p4p, 125 weight class) and Dean Fellows (ranked 1362 p4p, 136 weight class). Fellows is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the Jungle. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johny Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Dean Fellows!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellows gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chambers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fellows preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fellows working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chambers.
Chambers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chambers landing with the ground and pound.
Chambers landing some decent shots from guard.
Fellows wants to stand but Chambers is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chambers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chambers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fellows preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows can't keep his opponent in guard - Chambers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chambers thows a huge punch but Fellows dodges it nicely.
Chambers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fellows defending well though.
Chambers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chambers thows a huge punch but Fellows dodges it nicely.
Chambers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Chambers seems content to control.
Fellows is staying active underneath Chambers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers winds up and cracks Fellows with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chambers thows a huge punch but Fellows dodges it nicely.
Chambers controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fellows is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chambers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chambers thows a huge punch but Fellows dodges it nicely.
Chambers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fellows blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chambers.
Chambers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chambers content to control rather than advance.
Chambers drops an elbow to the side of Fellows's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chambers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chambers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fellows's head.
Fellows keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fellows tries to kick Chambers off but Chambers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chambers misses with a head shot. Fellows uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chambers postures up in Fellows's guard and throws a big left but Fellows blocks it.
Chambers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chambers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers stops Fellows from standing up.
Chambers landing some decent shots from guard.
Chambers lands a couple of elbows.
Chambers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chambers advances position into side control!
Chambers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fellows down.
Chambers trying to control the action but Fellows is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Chambers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chambers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fellows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fellows keeps the fight on the outside.
Chambers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fellows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chambers clinches.
Fellows tries to circle away but Chambers has him pinned against the cage.
Fellows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooh a lovely combination from Chambers sends Fellows down but not out. Chambers dives into side control looking to finish.
Fellows is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers is looking to take a break and control but Fellows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fellows is still in real trouble! Can Chambers finish him?
Chambers working the ground and pound from side control.
Chambers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fellows seems to have recovered his senses.
Chambers lands some shots froms side control.
Chambers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chambers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chambers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fellows is not content to let Chambers control the position.
Chambers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chambers lands some shots froms side control.
Chambers lands a few punches from side control.
Chambers trying to control the action but Fellows is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Chambers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chambers grinds an elbow into Fellows's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chambers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chambers is looking to take a break and control but Fellows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chambers lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Chambers.
Fellows is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chambers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chambers trying to control the action but Fellows is working from the bottom.
Chambers is really struggling to control Fellows but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers landing a few strikes.
Chambers scoring with punches from side control.
Chambers grinds an elbow into Fellows's temple.
Sloppy strikes there by Chambers.
Chambers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fellows keeps working.
Chambers has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chambers thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Chambers looking to control but Fellows is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chambers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fellows can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellows avoids a strike by Chambers and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Chambers's guard! Fantastic escape!
Chambers wants to sweep but no luck.
Chambers controlling the position.
Chambers continues to stall.
Chambers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Chambers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fellows digs a good hook to Chambers's body.
Chambers drops his shoulder and cracks Fellows with a huge uppercut! Fellows goes down! Can Chambers finish him?
Chambers wants to control from the top but Fellows keeps moving.
Chambers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chambers connects with a couple of short punches.
Chambers throwing strikes but missing.
Chambers won't allow Fellows to get back to his feet.
Chambers is working Fellows over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chambers throwing strikes but missing.
Chambers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chambers working the ground and pound but Fellows is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Chambers crashes against the mat.
Chambers scoring with punches from side control.
Chambers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chambers is looking to take a break and control but Fellows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chambers working the body and head with strikes.
Chambers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fellows takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers happy to just control the position for now.
Fellows dodges the ground and pound from Chambers.
Chambers misses with the ground and pound.
Chambers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chambers with the ground and pound but Fellows regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fellows is not content to let Chambers control the position.
Chambers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chambers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chambers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chambers drops an elbow to the side of Fellows's head.
Fellows wants to get back to his feet.
Chambers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dean Fellows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chambers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fellows is refusing to be controlled, as Chambers sits in half guard.
Chambers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chambers with the ground and pound but Fellows uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chambers throws an elbow that misses. Fellows uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chambers's guard. Nice move by Fellows!
Chambers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fellows is not content to let Chambers control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Chambers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chambers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Chambers!
After the fight, Johny Chambers 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.
Dean Fellows spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Schmidt (ranked 2303 p4p, 248 weight class) and Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 2393 p4p, 260 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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166 lbs
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166 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio moves out of range of the body kick.
Aurelio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aurelio tests Schmidt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Aurelio.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schmidt misses the jab.
Schmidt tries to land a front kick but Aurelio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aurelio rushes Schmidt and presses him up against the cage.
Aurelio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dieter Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
Aurelio shapes to counter with a head kick.
Aurelio thuds a left hand into Schmidt's body.
Schmidt throws a right hand that misses
and Aurelio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Schmidt misses its intended target.
Schmidt throws a leg kick which misses Aurelio's front leg but catches the back leg as Aurelio tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schmidt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Schmidt scores with a kick to the body.
Aurelio lands a high kick!
It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut.
We've been told by Schmidt's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aurelio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schmidt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt thows a body kick. Aurelio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Schmidt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schmidt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aurelio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmidt.
Aurelio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Schmidt cracks Aurelio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aurelio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schmidt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schmidt misses the shot to the body.
Aurelio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schmidt. Schmidt obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Aurelio as he connects with a hook.
Aurelio moves in looking to clinch but Schmidt pushes him off.
Aurelio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schmidt, pushing him back against the cage.
Aurelio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmidt tries to break free but Aurelio pushes him back against the cage.
Aurelio is pushing Schmidt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schmidt lands a shoulder strike.
Aurelio pushes Schmidt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelio breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Aurelio blocks the low kick.
Aurelio throws a nice head kick!
Aurelio tries to clinch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelio manages to avoid it.
Aurelio forces Schmidt back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aurelio.
Schmidt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aurelio throws a shot from downtown. Schmidt moves away and avoids it.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Aurelio.
Schmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aurelio. That did some damage!
Schmidt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schmidt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schmidt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aurelio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aurelio tries to clinch but Schmidt is having none of it.
Aurelio throws a looping overhand right but Schmidt ducks down to avoid it.
Aurelio shoots for a takedown but Schmidt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt is looking to slow Aurelio down with leg kicks.
Aurelio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidt works the jab nicely.
Schmidt connects with a high kick.
Aurelio moves out of range of the body kick.
Dieter Schmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schmidt. Schmidt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aurelio checks a low kick from Schmidt.
Schmidt's corner calls for a 1-2. Schmidt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aurelio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schmidt's head backwards.
Aurelio looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Schmidt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aurelio connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schmidt tests Aurelio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Aurelio.
Aurelio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aurelio manages to break the clinch.
Schmidt throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Marcelo Aurelio has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
Aurelio with a jab.
Aurelio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schmidt.
Aurelio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schmidt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aurelio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aurelio lands in his opponent's guard.
Aurelio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aurelio's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
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 Dieter Schmidt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schmidt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aurelio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Schmidt misses.
Aurelio looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schmidt.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters circling a little - Schmidt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aurelio checks the leg kick.
Schmidt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aurelio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schmidt.
Aurelio dives in and grabs Schmidt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schmidt pushes down on Aurelio's head and hops out.
Schmidt lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aurelio.
Schmidt tries to land a front kick but Aurelio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schmidt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aurelio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt scoring well with a low kick there.
Aurelio tries to clinch up.
Aurelio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schmidt misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt lands a glancing blow to the side of Aurelio's head.
Aurelio throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Schmidt connects with a solid leg kick.
Aurelio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schmidt.
Schmidt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aurelio is able to avoid easily.
Schmidt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schmidt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Aurelio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmidt throws a shot from downtown. Aurelio moves away and avoids it.
Schmidt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aurelio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Aurelio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A good leg kick by Aurelio.
Schmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. Aurelio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schmidt lunges at Aurelio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aurelio's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. Aurelio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Aurelio.
Aurelio lands with a cross.
Schmidt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schmidt thows a body kick. Aurelio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Schmidt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aurelio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmidt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schmidt tries to land a leg kick but Aurelio saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schmidt 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 Aurelio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aurelio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aurelio misses with a hook.
Aurelio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmidt slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Aurelio.
Aurelio jabs Schmidt right on the nose. Schmidt blinks but takes it well.
Aurelio misses with an uppercut. Schmidt saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Aurelio.
Schmidt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aurelio.
Aurelio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aurelio closes the distance and clinches.
Schmidt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aurelio misses with a body punch.
Aurelio breaks the clinch.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Aurelio moves out of range easily.
Schmidt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aurelio just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelio avoids the head kick by Schmidt.
Aurelio moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Schmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aurelio.
Aurelio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Schmidt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aurelio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Schmidt.
Aurelio throws a lazy head kick
and Schmidt counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Aurelio.
Aurelio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio is looking to clinch but Schmidt is avoiding it.
Schmidt with a jab.
Schmidt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schmidt cracks the inside of Aurelio's front leg.
Aurelio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schmidt was covering up waiting for the punch and Aurelio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Schmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aurelio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aurelio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aurelio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Schmidt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Schmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Aurelio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aurelio moves away from the strike by Schmidt.
Aurelio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Schmidt. That one must have hurt.
Aurelio lands a lovely overhand right.
Dieter Schmidt is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmidt throws a low kick, looking for Aurelio's leg but Aurelio calmly moves out of range.
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks.
Aurelio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schmidt throws a looping overhand right but Aurelio ducks down to avoid it.
Schmidt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aurelio needs to keep his hands up - Schmidt had a free shot at his head there.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Aurelio saw that one coming.
Aurelio closes the distance and clinches.
Schmidt manages to break the clinch.
Schmidt missing with a left hand there. Aurelio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schmidt thumps Aurelio with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio avoids the head kick by Schmidt.
Aurelio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelio misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
Schmidt is looking to counter punch.
Schmidt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aurelio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aurelio walks into a stiff left hand from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Aurelio checks it.
Aurelio throws a big counter head kick but Schmidt avoids it with no problem.
Aurelio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aurelio is out of range and Schmidt settles back down.
Aurelio checks a low kick from Schmidt.
Aurelio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Schmidt.
A head kick misses from Schmidt.
Aurelio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schmidt lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Schmidt is predictable there
and Aurelio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aurelio throws a head kick that misses.
Aurelio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schmidt connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schmidt, right into the meat.
Schmidt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schmidt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schmidt lands a nice looking body kick.
Aurelio looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.
Schmidt throws a leg kick
and Aurelio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schmidt throws a shot to the body.
Schmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt throws a body punch but Aurelio moves out of range.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schmidt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aurelio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmidt misses with a head kick.
Aurelio throws a big counter head kick but Schmidt avoids it with no problem.
Aurelio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aurelio just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Aurelio saw that one coming.
Aurelio checks a low kick from Schmidt.
Aurelio avoids the head kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses
and Aurelio counters with a head kick.
Schmidt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aurelio lands an overhand right.
Marcelo Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schmidt tries to land a body kick
and Aurelio counters with a two punch combo.
Schmidt is rocked!
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelio can do to turn this around?
Aurelio closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelio tries for a takedown but Schmidt manages to get underhooks.
Aurelio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aurelio's calf.
Aurelio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dieter Schmidt's cut is getting worse.
Schmidt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schmidt takes one to the side of the head.
Aurelio moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio digs a right hand underneath Schmidt's ribcage. Schmidt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aurelio breaks from the clinch.
Schmidt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aurelio blocks the body kick.
Schmidt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aurelio checks a leg kick.
Aurelio misses with a straight right.
Aurelio throws a shot from downtown. Schmidt moves away and avoids it.
Schmidt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aurelio doesn't seem bothered though.
Schmidt lands with a nice body punch.
Schmidt swings for the body but Aurelio moves out of range.
Aurelio tries to clinch but Schmidt is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aurelio. That's going to slow Schmidt down.
Aurelio misses with a head kick.
Aurelio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schmidt seems to have got his legs back now.
Aurelio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Aurelio moved away.
Aurelio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmidt.
Dieter Schmidt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Schmidt misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurelio.
An inside leg kick lands from Schmidt.
Schmidt slips under a jab.
Schmidt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schmidt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dieter Schmidt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schmidt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Schmidt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Lobo (ranked 1270 p4p, 167 weight class) and Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 1326 p4p, 172 weight class). Lobo comes into the arena with Hayden James - Embrace blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
23 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Lobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danneskjöld checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Danneskjöld counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Danneskjöld tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lobo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Danneskjöld wants to control but Lobo is keeping him busy.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Danneskjöld has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lobo trying to control but Danneskjöld postures up.
Lobo is refusing to be controlled, as Danneskjöld sits in half guard.
Danneskjöld passes to side control.
Lobo is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo gets back to half guard.
Danneskjöld is looking to take a break and control but Lobo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danneskjöld seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Danneskjöld's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Danneskjöld's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Lobo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Danneskjöld tries to escape the position.
Lobo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Danneskjöld's body.
Danneskjöld wants to escape the position.
Lobo looking to break Danneskjöld's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Danneskjöld remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lobo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Danneskjöld breaks Lobo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobo looking for a guillotine here but Danneskjöld defends easily.
Danneskjöld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lobo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Lobo is working from the bottom.
Danneskjöld slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lobo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Danneskjöld pushing down on Lobo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lobo wants to get back to full guard.
Danneskjöld seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lobo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lobo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danneskjöld is aware though and is defending well.
Lobo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danneskjöld slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Danneskjöld scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo regains half guard.
Danneskjöld is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Danneskjöld throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lobo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lobo working for a triangle but Danneskjöld defends it easily.
Lobo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lobo trying to control the position.
Lobo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danneskjöld gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danneskjöld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobo is keeping the position for now.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danneskjöld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danneskjöld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobo is keeping the position for now.
Lobo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danneskjöld manages to get himself to full guard.
Danneskjöld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Danneskjöld keeping moving, preventing Lobo from controlling successfully.
Lobo won't allow Danneskjöld to sweep him here.
Lobo is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ragnar Danneskjöld will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lobo lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Danneskjöld lands.
Danneskjöld connects with a body shot.
Lobo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danneskjöld throws a counter combo.
Danneskjöld moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobo.
Danneskjöld unleashes a big counter combination but Lobo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Danneskjöld throws a right and a left that Lobo avoids nicely.
Danneskjöld keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danneskjöld is defended easily by Lobo.
Ragnar Danneskjöld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Danneskjöld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lobo tries to avoid it but Danneskjöld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lobo to the ground. Lobo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antonio Lobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Danneskjöld.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lobo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danneskjöld just manages to avoid it.
Danneskjöld shoots in but Lobo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lobo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danneskjöld just manages to avoid it.
Lobo throws a solid leg kick but Danneskjöld takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobo.
Ragnar Danneskjöld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobo scores with a leg kick.
Lobo connects with an inside leg kick.
Lobo clinches up against the cage.
Lobo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lobo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lobo passes Danneskjöld's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Danneskjöld is trying to get back to full guard.
Lobo controlling the pace.
Danneskjöld tries to get to full guard but Lobo has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo is looking to advance position but Danneskjöld won't allow it.
Danneskjöld is refusing to be controlled, as Lobo sits in half guard.
Lobo 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.
Danneskjöld tries to get to full guard but Lobo has control of the leg.
Lobo wants to pass to mount but Danneskjöld is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld tries to get to full guard but Lobo has control of the leg.
Lobo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lobo is looking to advance position but Danneskjöld won't allow it.
Danneskjöld wants to improve his position but Lobo is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lobo in particular looking to stall.
Danneskjöld moves into full guard.
Lobo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lobo won't allow Danneskjöld to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lobo trying to control the position from guard on top but Danneskjöld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobo slips nicely into half guard.
Danneskjöld tries to roll over but Lobo keeps him under control.
Lobo wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping him busy.
Lobo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Danneskjöld gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danneskjöld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lobo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lobo wants to pass the guard but Danneskjöld is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Lobo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lobo avoids the body shot from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lobo tries to clinch up.
Lobo throws a leg kick which misses Danneskjöld's front leg but catches the back leg as Danneskjöld tries to avoid it.
Lobo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Danneskjöld.
Lobo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lobo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danneskjöld.
Lobo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lobo misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lobo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Danneskjöld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lobo is trying to defend but Danneskjöld finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Danneskjöld seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lobo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lobo moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Lobo is working from the bottom.
Lobo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Danneskjöld is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lobo advances position into side control!
Lobo trying to control the action but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Danneskjöld is trying to control Lobo's posture but Lobo avoids it.
Danneskjöld is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lobo wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld is letting Lobo control him for a moment.
Lobo trying to control the action but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Lobo controlling the position.
Lobo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lobo is looking to take a break and control but Danneskjöld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danneskjöld manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld wants to get back to full guard.
Danneskjöld manages to get to full guard.
Danneskjöld keeping full guard, as Lobo tries to pass.
Lobo wants to control from the top but Danneskjöld keeps moving.
Danneskjöld is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Danneskjöld is trying to control the position but Lobo postures up.
Lobo trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Lobo preventing the sweep.
Lobo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Lobo passes Danneskjöld's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Danneskjöld wants to improve his position but Lobo is controlling well.
Lobo trying to control from half guard but Danneskjöld is working away.
Danneskjöld moves into full guard.
Danneskjöld keeping moving, preventing Lobo from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danneskjöld trying to control the position.
Danneskjöld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lobo's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Danneskjöld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Danneskjöld 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Danneskjöld!
After winning the bout, Ragnar Danneskjöld 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between David C. Marvin (ranked 967 p4p, 132 weight class) and Shintaro Nomo (ranked 1014 p4p, 140 weight class). Marvin comes into the arena with Superman Theme blaring out of the sound system. 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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180 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, David C. Marvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Shintaro Nomo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marvin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nomo.
Nomo avoids the head kick by Marvin.
A little jabbing left from Nomo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nomo looks to land a right hand but Marvin moved out of range.
It appears Marvin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nomo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nomo duly obliges.
Marvin throws the kick towards the body but Nomo avoids it.
Nomo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nomo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marvin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marvin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marvin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nomo's legs.
Nomo parries the strikes from Marvin easily there. Marvin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nomo to escape.
You can see the frustration on Nomo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo tries to improve position but can't.
Nomo is trying to control Marvin's posture but Marvin avoids it.
Marvin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marvin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nomo is trying to control Marvin's posture but Marvin avoids it.
Marvin staying calm.
Nomo taking a bit of punishment here - Marvin scoring with strikes.
Marvin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin is looking to take a break and control but Nomo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nomo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Nomo can't do much from the bottom here.
Marvin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nomo is not content to let Marvin control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo tries to bench press Marvin off him but Marvin keeps the position.
Marvin advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nomo can't escape the position.
Marvin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nomo is looking to escape.
Marvin content just to control the position here.
Nomo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomo wants to control but Marvin is having none of it.
Nomo is squirming around, avoiding Marvin's attempts to control the action.
Nomo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Marvin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Marvin wants to control the pace but Nomo is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nomo wants to hold on but Marvin pushes him away.
Nomo is desperately trying to improve his position but Marvin has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David C. Marvin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A clash of legs there as Marvin blocks the low kick.
Marvin moves into the clinch successfully.
Nomo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nomo misses with a body punch.
Marvin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marvin pulls guard.
Nomo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nomo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marvin keeping moving, preventing Nomo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been informed that Nomo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marvin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin has control of Nomo's left arm, preventing Nomo from doing any damage.
Nomo wants to pass the guard but Marvin is keeping the position.
Marvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marvin keeping moving, preventing Nomo from controlling successfully.
Marvin is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marvin looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nomo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nomo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nomo scores with a sloppy right hand. Marvin should have avoided that one.
Marvin instigates a clinch.
Nomo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marvin.
Nomo throws a punch but it's blocked by Marvin.
Nomo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marvin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nomo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marvin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nomo's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marvin tries for a takedown but Nomo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nomo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shintaro Nomo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nomo, as that shot connected.
Nomo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marvin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nomo.
Marvin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nomo avoids it.
Marvin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nomo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marvin counters with a low kick, right behind Nomo 's knee.
Marvin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nomo, pushing him back against the cage.
Marvin tries a body shot but Nomo blocks it.
Nomo lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin tries to throw a body punch but Nomo avoids it by throwing Marvin back against the cage.
Nomo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nomo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nomo throws an elbow but it misses.
Nomo swings wildly with an uppercut but Marvin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marvin prevents a body shot from Nomo.
Nomo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marvin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nomo throws a lazy right hand but Marvin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nomo misses the jab.
Nomo connects with a jab.
Nomo looks to land a combination. Marvin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shintaro Nomo 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!
Marvin misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nomo! But no joy.
Nomo throws a shot from downtown. Marvin moves away and avoids it.
Nomo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marvin. Marvin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marvin avoids the body shot from Nomo.
Marvin tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marvin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nomo thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marvin closes the distance and clinches.
Nomo lands a nice uppercut.
Marvin prevents a body shot from Nomo.
Marvin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marvin jumps guard but Nomo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin stalls.
Nomo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nomo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marvin wants to pass the guard but Nomo is keeping the position.
Nomo wants to sweep but no luck.
Marvin wants to control from the top but Nomo keeps moving.
Nomo trying to control the position.
Marvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nomo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marvin forces his way into half guard.
Marvin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nomo is looking to improve his position.
Marvin wants to work for an arm triangle but Nomo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nomo wants to control but Marvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nomo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marvin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marvin is pressing down on Nomo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nomo is holding on for now.
David C. Marvin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Marvin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Marvin!
The referee asks Marvin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marvin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nomo trying to remain calm as Marvin controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nomo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nomo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marvin off and has taken his back!
Nomo connects with a big shot to the side of Marvin's head.
Nomo biding his time, controlling Marvin.
Marvin trying to control but not successfully.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nomo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marvin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nomo trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shintaro Nomo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nomo 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shintaro Nomo!
Shintaro Nomo opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yamato Take (ranked 411 p4p, 55 weight class) and Lasse Alatalo (ranked 584 p4p, 88 weight class). Yamato Take has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamato Take!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lasse Alatalo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Take tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Take looks for the body kick but Alatalo saw that one coming.
Take misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Take lands a slapping body shot.
Alatalo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Take manages to avoid it.
Take tries to work over Alatalo's front leg with a kick but Alatalo checks it.
Take scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alatalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Take doesn't seem bothered though.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Take.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Take manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Take.
Take looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Take misses the body punch
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Take looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Take throws a front kick that sends Alatalo stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Take throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Take throws a head kick but Alatalo moves out of range.
Take uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
As Alatalo looks to move away, Take throws a big counter combo but Alatalo just gets out of the way.
Take lands a leg kick that knocks Alatalo off balance momentarily.
Take jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Take fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body.
Take blocks a jab.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Take scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Take tries to land a front kick but Alatalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Jab, jab by Alatalo - just one landing.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Take throws out the jab.
Yamato Take seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Take throws the left hand but Alatalo avoids the punch easily.
Take lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo takes a swing at Take's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Take moves away and avoids it.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Take pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Take moves away and avoids it.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Take is just out of range.
Take tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Take misses with a wild body shot.
Take looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Take slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Take connects with a looping right hand.
Take swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Take doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Take looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Take moved out of range.
Take fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Take misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Take misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Take.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Take.
Take lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Take pushes Alatalo away with a front kick.
Take moves forwards but Alatalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Take with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Take half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
Take keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo blocks the body kick.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Take punishes Alatalo's body with a nice straight punch.
Take lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Take tries to land a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Take on the side of the head.
Take chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Take chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Take misses with a body shot.
That kick from Take tenderised Alatalo's leg. Alatalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Take tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Take throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Take manages to avoid it.
Take comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Take chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Take throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alatalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Alatalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Take doesn't seem phased though.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Take swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Take takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Take tries to land a body kick
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 Yamato Take will probably get the nod.
That's time! Take's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Take slips under a jab.
Alatalo jabs at Take's body.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamato Take is winning the standup battle so far.
Take throws a leg kick which misses Alatalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Alatalo tries to avoid it.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Take sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Take ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Take moves out of range.
It looked like Take wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Alatalo blocks the leg kick.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Take thumps Alatalo with a low kick.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Take scores with a nice strike.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Take.
Take tries to work over Alatalo's front leg with a kick but Alatalo checks it.
Take slips a jab from Alatalo.
Take throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Take sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Take.
Take scores with a nice body kick.
Take swinging wildly here.
Alatalo swings widly with a right hand
and Take counters with a thumping low kick.
Take throws a sloppy body shot
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Take lands a glancing blow to the side of Alatalo's head.
Take wants to land a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range.
Take paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Take misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Alatalo.
Take connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Take lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alatalo's sensitive parts.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Take shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Take throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Take keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Take throws a counter high kick but Alatalo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Take throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Alatalo takes a swing at Take's ribcage but misses.
Take on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Take's head but Take sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Take is out of range.
Alatalo takes a swing at Take's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Take.
Take throws a chopping leg kick but Alatalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Alatalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Take.
Take misses with a wild body shot.
Take lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alatalo circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo scores with a decent looking hook.
Take tried to score with a low kick but Alatalo checks it.
Take tries to land a front kick but Alatalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decent striking displayed by Alatalo there.
Take tries to work over Alatalo's front leg with a kick but Alatalo checks it.
Take throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alatalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Take dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alatalo. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Alatalo finds it's target.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Take.
Take tries to land a leg kick but Alatalo saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Take scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Take ducks down to avoid it.
Take misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Take tenderised Alatalo's leg. Alatalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Take was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Take uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo swings for the body but Take moves out of range.
Take lands with a kick to the ribs.
Take moves out of range of the strikes.
Take moves to clinch but Alatalo breaks away
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Take throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Take gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Take appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Take finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Take scores with a jab.
Take misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Take scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yamato Take will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Take works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Take looks for the body kick but Alatalo saw that one coming.
Take throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Take walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
Take throws a leg kick which misses Alatalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Alatalo tries to avoid it.
Take looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Take moves away and avoids it.
Take fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alatalo just manages to avoid it.
Take misses with the body kick
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid body kick from Take.
Take misses with a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
Take looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Take ducks down to avoid it.
Take swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Take cracks a nice hook into Alatalo's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Take lunges at Alatalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alatalo's hand.
Take throws a right and a left that Alatalo avoids nicely.
Take works over Alatalo's head and body with a nice combination.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Take takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Take is out of range.
It looks like Take has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Take with a hook.
Alatalo defending well as Take loads up on a big left hand.
Take misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Take throws a head kick that misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Take thinking.
Take takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Take throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Take.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Take moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo slips a jab and a cross from Take.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Take keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo cracks Take with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Take moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alatalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Take ducks down to avoid it.
Take shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Take lands with a right hand.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Take.
Take swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alatalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Take throws a low kick, looking for Alatalo's leg but Alatalo calmly moves out of range.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo moves out of range as Take strikes.
Take 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.
Take moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Take throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Take. Take obviously looking to wear him down.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Take ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Take.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Take takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Take throws a solid leg kick but Alatalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Take.
Take throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Take moves in looking to clinch but Alatalo pushes him off.
Take looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
Take throws a low kick, looking for Alatalo's leg but Alatalo calmly moves out of range.
Take gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo tries to throw a body punch but Take avoids it by throwing Alatalo back against the cage.
Alatalo pushes Take back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo tries to work over Take's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Take presses Alatalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alatalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Take lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alatalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alatalo breaks from the clinch.
Take scores with a jab to the jaw.
Take digs a good body shot into Alatalo's ribs.
Alatalo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab from Take.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Take swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Take tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Take looks to land a body kick but Alatalo moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yamato Take did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the head.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Take was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Take blocks a jab.
Alatalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Take has time to react.
Take tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alatalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Take. Take circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Take looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Take.
Take tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo lands the left hand.
A leg kick checked by Alatalo.
Alatalo slips a jab from Take.
A lazy left from Alatalo finds it's target.
Take looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Take explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Alatalo as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Take staying out of range there.
Alatalo lands with a nice body punch.
Alatalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Take fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Take pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Take misses the jab.
Take uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Take.
The fighters circling - Take throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Take moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Take throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Take is looking to clinch but Alatalo is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Take swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Take loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Nice body kick there by Take.
Crunch! Take slams his shin into Alatalo's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Take will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Take lands a leg kick that knocks Alatalo off balance momentarily.
Take tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Take doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Take. Take obviously looking to wear him down.
Take scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Take there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alatalo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Take - the referee stops the clock and Alatalo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Take. Alatalo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Take's shoulder, as Take tries to avoid the shot.
Take fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alatalo on the side of the head.
Alatalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alatalo blocks the body kick.
Take lands with an uppercut that bounces Alatalo off the cage and back into range.
Take lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Take bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Take keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Take takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Take was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Take fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alatalo with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Take. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Take throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Take.
Take throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Take throws a leg kick but Alatalo moved away.
Take swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Take throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Take defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Take throws a leg kick that misses.
Alatalo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Take misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alatalo checks the leg kick.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Take is out of range.
Take misses with a hook
and Take takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Yamato Take will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Take ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Take fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alatalo on the side of the head.
Good work by Alatalo as he checks the leg kick.
Take uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Take lands a nice shot that snaps Alatalo's head back.
Take misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Take throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Take fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Take misses with a hook
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo works Take's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Take shakes it off.
Take scores with a leg kick.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Take ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Take tries to land a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Take swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Take throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Take throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Take uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Take throws a solid leg kick but Alatalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Take.
Take misses with a combination
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Take lands a nice shot to the body.
Take moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Take was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
The fighters circling - Alatalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Take wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick from Take.
Take throws a front kick aimed at Alatalo's knee but Alatalo avoids it well.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo walks into a straight right hand from Take.
Take throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Take wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Take feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alatalo's calf.
Take throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Take keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Take throws a nice outside leg kick.
Take bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Take ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
It looked like Take was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Take counters with a nice leg kick.
Take throws a nice outside leg kick.
Take uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Take moved out of range nicely.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Take.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Take scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Take throws a head kick that half lands.
A good leg kick by Take.
Take slips a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Take misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Take takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Take feints and then cracks Alatalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alatalo down.
Take blocks a jab.
Alatalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Take on the side of the head.
Take lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo throws a body punch but Take moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Take with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Take throws a solid leg kick but Alatalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Take.
Take slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Take connects with a solid leg kick.
Alatalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Take gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Take misses with some punches.
Alatalo tries to throw a body punch but Take avoids it by throwing Alatalo back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alatalo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alatalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Take uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo digs a right hand into Take's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Take's gas tank.
Alatalo misses with a body punch.
Take blocks a body shot from Alatalo.
Take throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Take throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Yamato Take is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alatalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Take blocks a punch to the side of 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 Yamato Take.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Take, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamato Take!
Yamato Take is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Bestarsson (ranked 221 p4p, 32 weight class) and Dominic Fortune (ranked 463 p4p, 58 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Bestarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Fortune!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bestarsson throws a hook to the side of Fortune's head but Fortune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortune changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fortune scoring well with a low kick there.
Fortune looks to land a left hand but Bestarsson moved out of range nicely.
Fortune does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Bestarsson misses.
Bestarsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fortune slips a straight right by Bestarsson.
Fortune throws a sloppy head kick
and Bestarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bestarsson with a hook.
Bestarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bestarsson. Bestarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Fortune gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Bestarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortune.
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!
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bestarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fortune blocks it with crossed arms.
Bestarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fortune backwards.
Fortune blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortune's elbow.
Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fortune blocks a body shot from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortune.
A shot in the inside from Bestarsson.
A short uppercut from Bestarsson.
Fortune misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bestarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fortune has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bestarsson letting Fortune take a breather here.
Bestarsson landing knees to the head.
Fortune leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fortune's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortune walks into a stiff left hand from Bestarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bestarsson finds it's target.
Bestarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Fortune off balance momentarily.
Fortune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bestarsson.
Fortune drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bestarsson defends it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fortune.
Bestarsson throws a shot from downtown. Fortune moves away and avoids it.
Fortune chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bestarsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortune.
Fortune takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bestarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fortune has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fortune connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bestarsson. Bestarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bestarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune tries to land a leg kick but Bestarsson saw it coming and moves away.
Bestarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bestarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Fortune avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fortune tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fortune moves away from the strike by Bestarsson.
Fortune throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Bestarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bestarsson tries to score with a low kick but Fortune moves his leg out of the way.
Fortune steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson motions for Fortune to come forward. Bestarsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortune drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bestarsson defends it well.
Fortune throws a combination that misses
and Bestarsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bestarsson throws a series of punches but Fortune moves out of range.
Fortune checks a low kick from Bestarsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bestarsson scores with a hook to the body. Fortune takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bestarsson.
Fortune feints the counter takedown.
Fortune throws a lazy body kick
and Bestarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Fortune closes the distance and clinches.
Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but Fortune blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortune swings wildly with an uppercut but Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bestarsson lands with a right to the head.
Bestarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Fortune misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortune has Bestarsson pushed against the cage.
Fortune controlling the action here for a moment.
Bestarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fortune lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bestarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fortune throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bestarsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fortune.
Fortune misses with a low kick.
Bestarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bestarsson cracks Fortune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bestarsson throws a lazy right hand but Fortune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bestarsson ducks under a wild hook from Fortune.
Bestarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bestarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses.
Fortune checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bestarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune throws a solid leg kick but Bestarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fortune.
Bestarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Fortune tries to counter with a clinch but Bestarsson shakes him off and moves away.
Bestarsson misses with a low kick.
Bestarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bestarsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Fortune.
Bestarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses.
Bestarsson throws a leg kick but Fortune sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bestarsson looks to land a combination but Fortune avoids it well.
Fortune drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bestarsson defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Fortune.
Bestarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fortune at a distance.
Dominic Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bestarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viktor Bestarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bestarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fortune.
Bestarsson sizes up Fortune with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bestarsson lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortune listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bestarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortune.
Bestarsson throws a head kick that Fortune semi-blocks.
Bestarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fortune's head.
Bestarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fortune lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bestarsson backs up against the cage.
Fortune on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fortune lands a big head kick that sends Bestarsson tumbling to the mat! Fortune takes a step backwards and waves Bestarsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bestarsson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortune looks to land a combination but Bestarsson avoids it well.
Oh Bestarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut lands for Bestarsson. That snapped Fortune's head back.
Bestarsson moves away from the strike by Fortune.
Fortune getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fortune throws a hook to the side of Bestarsson's head but Bestarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bestarsson misses with an uppercut.
Fortune ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bestarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bestarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses.
Fortune throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bestarsson stumbling backwards into the cage! Bestarsson bounces back off the cage towards Fortune, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Fortune lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Fortune celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dominic Fortune!
Dominic Fortune is the new lightweight champion!
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