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VFC 76: Mir v. Taalasmaa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Kampa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman comes into the arena with Bonecrusher- Neva Scared blaring out of the sound system. Kampa has chosen Kickstarts as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Kampa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kampa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Zimmerman.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kampa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman fails to land the takedown.
Kampa moves out of range of the body kick from Zimmerman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Kampa catches Zimmerman right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampa avoids the body shot from Zimmerman.
Kampa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zimmerman.
A jab from Zimmerman misses.
Zimmerman throws a right and a left that Kampa avoids nicely.
Kampa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kampa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kampa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zimmerman throws out the jab.
Kampa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kampa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zimmerman.
Kampa shoots for a double leg takedown but Zimmerman sprawls well. He's pushed Kampa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zimmerman misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zimmerman.
Kampa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Kampa misses with a body shot
and Zimmerman counters with a right hand to the body.
Jorma Kampa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman misses with a two punch combination.
Kampa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kampa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kampa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zimmerman scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zimmerman walks into a straight right hand from Kampa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kampa slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zimmerman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zimmerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zimmerman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kampa avoids it really well and circles away.
A low kick from Kampa misses
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kampa is controlling Zimmerman's trapped leg to prevent Zimmerman from advancing to side control.
Zimmerman thows a huge punch but Kampa dodges it nicely.
Kampa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zimmerman wants to control but Kampa is keeping him busy.
Kampa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zimmerman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zimmerman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kampa's waist but Kampa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zimmerman off to one side.
Kampa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zimmerman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zimmerman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kampa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Kampa is predictable there
and Zimmerman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zimmerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kampa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kampa misses with a wild combination.
Zimmerman lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampa moves away.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kampa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kampa moves in looking to clinch but Zimmerman pushes him off.
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.
Zimmerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kampa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zimmerman misses with an uppercut. Kampa saw that one coming.
Kampa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zimmerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zimmerman slips a jab from Kampa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman cracks Kampa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zimmerman dominated that second round.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zimmerman throws a looping overhand right but Kampa ducks down to avoid it.
Kampa misses with a body punch
and Zimmerman counters with a single leg into guard. Kampa didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zimmerman wants to control from the top but Kampa keeps moving.
Zimmerman landing with the ground and pound.
Zimmerman is pushing down on Kampa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kampa is fighting to maintain full guard but Zimmerman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zimmerman looks to land a strike but Kampa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zimmerman has gone for a leg lock! Kampa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimmerman's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampa won't allow Zimmerman to sweep him here.
Kampa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kampa uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Zimmerman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kampa working the ground and pound.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
Zimmerman struggling a bit here.
Zimmerman seems a little lost for a moment, as Kampa dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman can't do much from the bottom here.
Zimmerman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kampa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kampa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kampa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kampa is trying to get an arm triangle but Zimmerman is defending well.
Zimmerman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman wants to control but Kampa is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is controlling Kampa's trapped leg to prevent Kampa from advancing to side control.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kampa pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kampa is taking a breather. Zimmerman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jorma Kampa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kampa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zimmerman tries to get to full guard but Kampa has control of the leg.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kampa pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman is not content to let Kampa control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zimmerman gets full guard.
Kampa stays in close to Zimmerman's body and controls the position.
Kampa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimmerman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kampa is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zimmerman is on top in guard.
Zimmerman thows a big elbow that misses.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kampa dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Zimmerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zimmerman 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Zimmerman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaleb Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hasslehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Hasslehoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaleb Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, David Hasslehoff!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hasslehoff looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hasslehoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Bronson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hasslehoff avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a wild combination.
Bronson throws a jab when Hasslehoff was well out of range.
Hasslehoff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaleb Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasslehoff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Hasslehoff moved out of range.
Bronson lands a big head kick that sends Hasslehoff tumbling to the mat! Bronson takes a step backwards and waves Hasslehoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like David Hasslehoff has been cut.
Bronson throws a body punch but Hasslehoff moves out of range.
Bronson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hasslehoff sprawling to the canvas! Hasslehoff rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bronson finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasslehoff slips under a jab from Bronson.
Hasslehoff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Bronson throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Hasslehoff is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kaleb Bronson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick O Flattery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanne has chosen I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major-General as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick O Flattery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keasty Kanne!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Flattery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Kanne.
Kanne staying out of range there.
O Flattery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanne was well out of range. Poor timing from O Flattery.
Kanne fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Flattery tries to move into range but Kanne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kanne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Flattery at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanne lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Patrick O Flattery has been cut.
O Flattery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanne.
Kanne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kanne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Flattery.
Kanne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kanne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kanne lands a body shot.
O Flattery is breathing heavily.
Kanne cracks O Flattery with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! O Flattery looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kanne finish him?
O Flattery is rocked!
Kanne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh O Flattery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kanne leaning his opponent against the cage.
O Flattery seems to have got his legs back now.
Kanne lands a right hand.
O Flattery stalling in the clinch but Kanne improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne breaks from the clinch.
Kanne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kanne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kanne'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.
O Flattery wants to break free but Kanne has control.
O Flattery wants to break free but Kanne has control.
Kanne breaks the clinch.
Kanne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Flattery.
Kanne tries to bum rush O Flattery with a series of wild strikes but O Flattery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kanne moves away from the strike by O Flattery.
Kanne ducks under a wild hook from O Flattery.
Kanne misses with a body shot.
Kanne lands a big uppercut and O Flattery crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but O Flattery looks OK. Kanne waves O Flattery back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Flattery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kanne lands a big right hand that sends O Flattery crashing to the mat! Kanne stays standing though and waves O Flattery back to his feet!
O Flattery is rocked!
O Flattery leaves his chin hanging out and Kanne seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! O Flattery crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keasty Kanne!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cato McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Jackson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cato McGraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed McGraw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - McGraw circles away.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGraw misses with an uppercut.
Jackson drives through and clinches with McGraw against the cage.
McGraw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGraw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGraw tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Cato McGraw has been cut.
McGraw is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
McGraw is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson lands an elbow just above McGraw 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGraw wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped McGraw in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson is leaning against McGraw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow just above McGraw 's eye.
Jackson lands a big knee! That's hurt McGraw! Oh, he's all over the place! Jackson lands another knee that sends McGraw to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rabban Harkonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redd has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jake Redd enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rabban Harkonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Redd!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkonnen lands a body shot.
Redd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Redd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harkonnen pinned against the cage. Harkonnen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redd.
Rabban Harkonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Redd.
Danga de danga de dang - Harkonnen scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jake Redd has been cut.
Redd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Redd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redd looking to finish Harkonnen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Harkonnen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harkonnen working to try and regain half guard.
Harkonnen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen avoids a strike by Redd and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Redd's guard! Fantastic escape!
Redd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redd keeping full guard, as Harkonnen tries to pass.
Harkonnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harkonnen defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harkonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harkonnen trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Redd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harkonnen has picked Redd up and slammed him! Redd can't keep hold of the triangle and Harkonnen manages to pass to side control!
Redd sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Harkonnen from controlling successfully.
Redd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redd throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harkonnen uses it to pass to side control.
Redd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd is looking to improve his position.
Redd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harkonnen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harkonnen's back!
Harkonnen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redd on the ground.
Redd struggling to land strikes to the head as Harkonnen covers up.
Redd scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Harkonnen is looking for a way out.
You can see the frustration on Harkonnen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Harkonnen covers up after that shot from Redd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Redd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Redd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Harkonnen as Redd shoots in.
Harkonnen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harkonnen connects with a body shot.
Redd closes the distance and clinches up with Harkonnen, looking for a takedown. Redd pushes Harkonnen against the cage but Harkonnen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Redd shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabban Harkonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Redd.
Redd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harkonnen tries to avoid it but Redd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harkonnen to the ground. Harkonnen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Harkonnen finds it's way through Redd's defenses.
Redd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harkonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Redd seems unphased.
Redd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harkonnen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Redd misses with a takedown attempt - Harkonnen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harkonnen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harkonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harkonnen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redd. Redd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harkonnen scores with a shot to the body.
Redd is breathing heavily.
Redd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Harkonnen.
Redd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harkonnen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Redd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harkonnen cracks Redd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rabban Harkonnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Harkonnen.
Redd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harkonnen's waist but Harkonnen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Redd off to one side.
Harkonnen feints and then cracks Redd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redd down.
Redd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harkonnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redd momentarily.
Harkonnen scores with a decent looking hook.
Redd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harkonnen lands with a cross.
Redd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harkonnen thuds a left hand into Redd's body.
Redd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harkonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redd at a distance.
Jake Redd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harkonnen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Harkonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redd doesn't seem phased though.
Harkonnen lands with a hook. Redd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harkonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harkonnen throws a shot to the body.
Harkonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Redd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harkonnen digs a good body shot into Redd's ribs.
Redd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Redd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harkonnen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redd doesn't seem bothered though.
Harkonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redd.
Redd fails with the takedown.
Harkonnen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Redd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Redd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harkonnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harkonnen lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen scores with a shot to the body.
Redd walks into a stiff left hand from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harkonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redd at a distance.
Harkonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harkonnen.
Harkonnen jabs at Redd's body.
Harkonnen cracks Redd with a good jab.
Harkonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redd walks into a stiff left hand from Harkonnen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harkonnen.
Harkonnen digs a good body shot into Redd's ribs.
Harkonnen lands a jab to Redd's midsection.
Rabban Harkonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Harkonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redd at a distance.
Harkonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harkonnen scores with a nice strike.
Redd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harkonnen lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd moves forwards but Harkonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Redd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harkonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Redd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harkonnen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harkonnen.
Nice jab there from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen lands with an overhand left.
Harkonnen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Redd shoots in for a double leg but Harkonnen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harkonnen works Redd's body with a nice hook.
Redd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harkonnen punishes Redd's body with a nice straight punch.
Harkonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redd can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Harkonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabban Harkonnen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Redd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Harkonnen lands a slapping body shot.
Redd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harkonnen swivels and escapes.
Harkonnen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redd doesn't seem bothered though.
Harkonnen lands a jab to the nose.
Harkonnen throws a series of strikes that have Redd backpedaling.
Harkonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Redd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harkonnen connects with a single shot there.
Harkonnen tests Redd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harkonnen.
Decent striking displayed by Harkonnen there.
Harkonnen tests Redd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Harkonnen finds it's way through Redd's defenses.
Harkonnen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harkonnen wants it to stay on the feet.
Redd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harkonnen cracks a nice hook into Redd's ribs.
Harkonnen lands with a good body shot.
Harkonnen thuds a left hand into Redd's body.
Redd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harkonnen can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harkonnen. That's going to slow Redd down.
Harkonnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harkonnen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harkonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harkonnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Redd shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabban Harkonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Redd.
Harkonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Redd takes one to the chin there.
Redd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Harkonnen.
Decent striking displayed by Harkonnen there.
Harkonnen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redd. Redd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harkonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harkonnen throws a shot to the body.
Harkonnen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harkonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harkonnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harkonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen stuns Redd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harkonnen thuds a left hand into Redd's body.
Harkonnen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Harkonnen.
Harkonnen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harkonnen lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Harkonnen.
Redd moves forwards but Harkonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redd has a takedown stuffed.
Harkonnen with a nice cross.
Redd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harkonnen connects with a nice looking jab.
Harkonnen lands with a shot to the body.
Harkonnen connects with a body shot.
Harkonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redd at a distance.
Redd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harkonnen, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redd in his tracks.
Harkonnen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harkonnen defends it nicely.
Harkonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Harkonnen.
Harkonnen is looking to slow Redd down with leg kicks.
Harkonnen sizes up Redd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harkonnen scores with a jab to the body.
Harkonnen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harkonnen clobbers Redd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harkonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harkonnen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harkonnen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harkonnen cracks Redd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Redd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd walks into a straight right hand from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redd at a distance.
Harkonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harkonnen lands a body shot.
Harkonnen scores with a jab. Redd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harkonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harkonnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left and a right from Harkonnen both land. Nice combination.
Harkonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harkonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Harkonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redd doesn't seem phased though.
Nice sprawl there from Harkonnen as Redd shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harkonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harkonnen lands a head kick!
Harkonnen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redd in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rabban Harkonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harkonnen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rabban Harkonnen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mann might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Roxy Music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Mann as Penn shoots in.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mann's waist but Mann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Penn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn passes Mann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Mann is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn stops Mann from standing up.
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Mann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mann manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Mann's guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn dives in and grabs Mann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mann pushes down on Penn's head and hops out.
Steven Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mann leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn looks gassed!
Mann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mann.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Mann gets a clinch.
Penn tries to pull guard but Mann holds him up against the cage and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Mann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mann.
Mann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mann lands a shoulder strike.
Mann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Mann has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Mann to work.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn tries for a takedown but Mann manages to get underhooks.
Mann throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
A bit of stalling here from Mann.
Penn avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Mann presses Penn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Mann.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mann.
A short left from Mann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mann cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Mann pushes Penn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Mann.
Mann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Mann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mann.
Nice body punch from Mann.
Mann lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mann lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Mann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Penn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Penn is rocked!
Mann drops Penn with a naaaaasty hook - Penn is in real trouble here! Mann dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Mann!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Cordoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cordoba comes to the cage accompanied by English Fire by CoF. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Cordoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Muller!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Cordoba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cordoba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muller throws a chopping leg kick but Cordoba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cordoba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muller, pushing him back against the cage.
Muller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cordoba has Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller gets through Cordoba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Alex Cordoba has been cut.
Cordoba throws a head punch that misses.
Cordoba lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cordoba as Muller tries to tie him up.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Cordoba.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Cordoba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cordoba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Leon Muller has been cut.
Muller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cordoba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cordoba.
Cordoba is leaning against Muller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muller looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cordoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cordoba throws an elbow but misses.
Cordoba misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muller.
Cordoba blocks an uppercut.
Cordoba lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Cordoba.
Cordoba scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Cordoba as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cordoba throws an elbow but misses.
Cordoba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cordoba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Cordoba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Cordoba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cordoba.
Muller avoiding damage as Cordoba throws knees to the body.
Cordoba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Cordoba lands a left hand.
Cordoba lands an elbow inside that Muller shrugs off.
Cordoba is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Cordoba.
A short left from Cordoba.
A right hand to the body from Cordoba.
Cordoba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Leon Muller's cut even more.
Cordoba works on Muller's body with a couple of short punches.
Cordoba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cordoba lands an elbow inside that Muller shrugs off.
The cut above Leon Muller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cordoba pushes off an throws an elbow but Muller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cordoba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Cordoba.
Cordoba scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Cordoba landing knees to the body.
Cordoba avoiding damage.
Muller blocks an elbow strike from Cordoba.
Cordoba lands a nice elbow.
Cordoba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leon Muller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cordoba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leon Muller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Cordoba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Zalcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zalcock comes to the cage accompanied by El Metro. Sami Supermies will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Zalcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sami Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalcock throws a jab when Supermies was well out of range.
Zalcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supermies was well out of range. Poor timing from Zalcock.
Zalcock throws a combination. Supermies tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Sami Supermies has been cut.
No joy there for Supermies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zalcock moves into range and clinches up with Supermies.
Supermies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supermies stalling the fight.
Zalcock has Supermies pushed against the cage.
Supermies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zalcock's elbow.
Zalcock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Supermies misses with some punches.
Zalcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supermies's elbow.
Zalcock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zalcock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zalcock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Supermies gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Supermies.
Zalcock is leaning against Supermies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Supermies pushes Zalcock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zalcock misses with the head strike.
Zalcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supermies tries to stall but Zalcock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zalcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalcock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Supermies finds it's way round the side to connect with Zalcock's head.
Supermies has closed the distance and engaged Zalcock in a clinch.
Zalcock looking for a takedown.
Supermies blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zalcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Supermies controls his hands.
Supermies misses with a punch to the body.
Supermies misses with the head strike.
Zalcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supermies taking a breather.
Zalcock tries to pull guard but Supermies holds him up against the cage and eventually Zalcock drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Zalcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Supermies fails to land.
Supermies taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zalcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Supermies.
Supermies continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Zalcock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Supermies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Supermies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zalcock backwards.
Zalcock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalcock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Supermies lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supermies is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zalcock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zalcock effectively controlling the action here.
Supermies tries to throw a body punch but Zalcock avoids it by throwing Supermies back against the cage.
Zalcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zalcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zalcock lands a jab to the nose.
Zalcock throws out a loose jab but Supermies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zalcock with a jab.
Supermies moves into the clinch.
Supermies can't find room to land a body shot as Zalcock controls the action.
The referee calls for Zalcock to work.
Supermies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zalcock misses with a punch on the inside.
Supermies struggles to land a body shot inside as Zalcock controls his hands.
Zalcock pushes Supermies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Supermies throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zalcock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Supermies smiles and moves away.
Supermies misses with a looping left.
Supermies swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zalcock counters with a stiff right hand.
Zalcock dips to his left and cracks Supermies with an uppercut!
Supermies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zalcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zalcock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Supermies's guard.
Supermies is pulling down on Zalcock's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zalcock advances to half guard.
Supermies wants to get back to his feet.
Supermies looks gassed!
Supermies is defending against the submission attempts here by Zalcock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zalcock trying to control the action but Supermies is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Supermies regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zalcock.
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 Hugo Zalcock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sami Supermies's cut.
That's time! Zalcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zalcock takes one to the chin there.
Supermies is looking to clinch but Zalcock is avoiding it.
Supermies cracks Zalcock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zalcock. Supermies shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supermies swings for the body but Zalcock moves out of range.
Supermies wants to clinch
and Zalcock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zalcock jumps guard.
Zalcock looking to control.
Zalcock is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies preventing the sweep.
Supermies stands up and waves to Zalcock to follow him.
Supermies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zalcock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Supermies tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Supermies. No joy for Zalcock on that attempt.
Zalcock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Supermies throws a jab when Zalcock was well out of range.
Supermies takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zalcock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zalcock throws a wild body kick that Supermies sees coming a mile off.
Supermies thows a leg kick but Zalcock checks it
and Zalcock counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zalcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Supermies stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Supermies wants it to stay on the feet.
Sami Supermies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Supermies darts in trying to clinch
and Zalcock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zalcock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Supermies!
Zalcock moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Supermies has worked his arm free - good work by Supermies!
Zalcock swings around for an armbar but Supermies sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zalcock's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zalcock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Supermies has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zalcock is proving hard to escape from.
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 Hugo Zalcock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sami Supermies's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zalcock loads up on a big right hand but Supermies slips the punch.
Supermies has closed the distance and engaged Zalcock in a clinch.
Supermies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zalcock stalling in the clinch but Supermies improves position.
Zalcock tries to work over Supermies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zalcock has a couple of punches blocked by Supermies.
Zalcock wants to stall.
Supermies displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zalcock up against the cage.
Zalcock has had enough of the clinch but Supermies keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies is trying to maintain a safe position but Zalcock gets an underhook and turns Supermies into the cage.
Zalcock lands a body shot.
Zalcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zalcock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zalcock throws a big shot that misses.
Zalcock cracks Supermies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Supermies closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zalcock counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalcock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Supermies darts in trying to clinch
and Zalcock counters by clinching up.
Zalcock is trying to stall.
Zalcock drags the fight down to the ground.
Supermies tries to stand but Zalcock is controlling from the bottom.
Zalcock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sami Supermies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zalcock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Supermies manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zalcock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zalcock pushes down on Supermies's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zalcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zalcock wants to take a breather but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies is looking for a sweep. Zalcock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Supermies is not content to let Zalcock control the position.
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.
Zalcock is looking to pass Supermies's guard but actually Supermies recovers to full guard.
Zalcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Supermies is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Zalcock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zalcock, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Zalcock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirian Cregov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. Nicolai Demikovic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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26
237 lbs
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250 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirian Cregov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cregov misses with a head kick.
Cregov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cregov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demikovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Demikovic.
Demikovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Nicolai Demikovic has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cregov, right into the meat.
Cregov throws a head kick that misses.
Demikovic moves out of range as Cregov throws a body kick.
A combination from Demikovic does no damage.
Demikovic fails to land the takedown.
Cregov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Demikovic.
Mirian Cregov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolai Demikovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cregov. Demikovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demikovic moves out of range as Cregov throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cregov throws a right and a left that Demikovic avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Demikovic.
Demikovic checks a low kick from Cregov.
Demikovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Demikovic with that takedown attempt.
Demikovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cregov's waist but Cregov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demikovic off to one side.
Cregov digs a good hook to Demikovic's body.
Demikovic looks gassed!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cregov. That's going to slow Demikovic down.
Cregov throws a leg kick which misses Demikovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Demikovic tries to avoid it.
Cregov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demikovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demikovic avoids the head kick by Cregov.
Cregov jabs at Demikovic's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cregov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cregov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cregov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cregov.
Demikovic takes one to the side of the head.
Demikovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cregov tries to avoid it but Demikovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cregov to the ground. Cregov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demikovic drops his hands momentarily and Cregov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cregov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck for Demikovic with that takedown attempt.
Demikovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mirian Cregov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cregov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cregov.
Cregov scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cregov.
Cregov thuds his shin into the meat of Demikovic's side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cregov.
Cregov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cregov thows a body shot but no joy.
Cregov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cregov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demikovic's sensitive parts.
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!
Cregov misses with a head kick.
Cregov lands a right hook to the body.
Cregov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch lands to the side of Demikovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Demikovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Demikovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cregov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demikovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cregov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cregov avoids the body shot from Demikovic.
Cregov's corner calls for a 1-2. Cregov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cregov scores with the left hand. Demikovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Cregov fakes the leg kick and cracks Demikovic in the body.
Cregov throws a leg kick which misses Demikovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Demikovic tries to avoid it.
Cregov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cregov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cregov scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cregov lands a nice shot to the body.
Cregov lands a slapping body shot.
Cregov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirian Cregov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolai Demikovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cregov, right into the meat.
Demikovic ducks under a wild hook from Cregov.
Cregov throws a head kick that half lands.
Demikovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cregov.
Demikovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demikovic moves forwards but Cregov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Demikovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cregov.
Demikovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cregov!
Cregov wants to control but Demikovic is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demikovic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cregov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Demikovic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cregov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Demikovic throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Demikovic looking to control but Cregov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Demikovic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demikovic throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Demikovic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Demikovic trying to control but Cregov is having none of it.
Cregov is bucking up trying to escape but Demikovic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cregov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demikovic can do to turn this around?
Demikovic looking to control but Cregov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic is stalling here but it's allowed Cregov to get half guard.
Cregov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demikovic content to control rather than advance.
Demikovic is trying to control. Cregov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demikovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nicolai Demikovic.
Cregov misses with a body shot.
Cregov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Demikovic will feel that in the morning.
Cregov throws a big shot that misses.
Demikovic throws a body kick that misses.
Demikovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cregov defends it nicely.
Cregov looks to score with a jab to the body but Demikovic is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Demikovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicolai Demikovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cregov throws an overhand right that lands on Demikovic's shoulder, as Demikovic tries to avoid the shot.
Cregov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Demikovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Demikovic stalling in the clinch but Cregov improves position.
Demikovic can't find room to land a body shot as Cregov controls the action.
Demikovic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cregov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Demikovic wants to control but Cregov manages to buck him off and is now in Demikovic's guard! Nice work there by Cregov!
Demikovic striking off his back but it's not causing Cregov any problems.
Cregov is standing up over Demikovic. Demikovic looks to escape but Cregov dives into side control.
Demikovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic is looking to regain half guard here but Cregov keeps moving and retains side control.
Demikovic looks to move to half guard but instead Cregov has passed into mount! Damn!
Cregov content just to control the position here.
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.
Demikovic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Demikovic tries to escape the position.
Demikovic trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cregov controlling the position well here. Demikovic rolled but Cregov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Cregov keeps control of the position as Demikovic tries to break free.
Demikovic trying to control the hands but Cregov won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Demikovic right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicolai Demikovic.
I think Demikovic 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mir might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sub-Mission. Taalasmaa has chosen Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Mir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mir lands in his opponent's guard.
Taalasmaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mir trying to control but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mir pushes down on Taalasmaa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir prevents Taalasmaa from improving his position.
Mir stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mir lands a nice short elbow.
Mir content to control rather than advance.
Mir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taalasmaa defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep. Mir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mir is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Taalasmaa!
Mir throwing strikes here but Taalasmaa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mir moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Taalasmaa has worked his arm free - good work by Taalasmaa!
Taalasmaa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mir.
Mir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taalasmaa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mir is working for a submission of some sort.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep. Mir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mir doesn't manage to clinch there - Taalasmaa circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taalasmaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Mir off the cage and back into rage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Mir circles away easily
and Mir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taalasmaa thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Mir dominated that round.
That's time! Mir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taalasmaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mir misses with a body kick.
Taalasmaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mir. That one must have hurt.
Mir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taalasmaa was covering up waiting for the punch and Mir finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Taalasmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taalasmaa keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir stands and throws Taalasmaa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir controls the position.
Mir is trying to get an arm triangle but Taalasmaa is defending well.
Taalasmaa tries to bench press Mir off him but Mir keeps the position.
Mir working the ground and pound from side control.
Taalasmaa tries to bench press Mir off him but Mir keeps the position.
Mir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa gets back to half guard.
Mir trying to control from half guard but Taalasmaa is working away.
Taalasmaa tries to get to full guard but Mir has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mir moves away from the strike by Taalasmaa.
Mir fails to land the takedown.
Mir slips a jab from Taalasmaa.
Mir shoots and misses
enabling Taalasmaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Mir tries to land a front kick but Taalasmaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mir misses with a hook.
Mir misses with a low kick.
Mir tried to score with a low kick but Taalasmaa checks it.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Mir misses with a two punch combination.
Mir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left lands for Mir.
Taalasmaa misses with a body punch
and Mir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taalasmaa misses with a combination
and Mir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taalasmaa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Taalasmaa blocks a head kick by Mir.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mir counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Taalasmaa wants to improve his position but instead Mir has moved into half guard.
Mir is keen to just control but Taalasmaa is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Mir dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taalasmaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Mir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Taalasmaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mir shoots in but Taalasmaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mir throws a hook but Taalasmaa avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Mir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mir finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Taalasmaa misses
and Mir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mir.
Taalasmaa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mir manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mir's guard.
Mir looking to control but Taalasmaa passes into half guard.
Taalasmaa wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Mir uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Mir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taalasmaa manages to get himself to full guard.
Mir trying to control but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taalasmaa wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Taalasmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mir stands up over Taalasmaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir postures up and lands a big shot to Taalasmaa's brow.
Cain Mir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mir thows a big elbow that misses.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Taalasmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir is looking to work some ground and pound but Taalasmaa has wrist control.
Taalasmaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Mir throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Mir looking to sit in guard and control but Taalasmaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taalasmaa preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taalasmaa misses the shot to the body.
Mir thows a body shot but no joy.
Mir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mir working the body and head with strikes.
Mir wants to control but Taalasmaa is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Mir clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taalasmaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mir closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taalasmaa swinging wildly here.
Mir dives in and grabs Taalasmaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa pushes down on Mir's head and hops out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mir.
Mir misses with a hook to the body
and Taalasmaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Mir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taalasmaa defends it nicely.
Taalasmaa lands a right hook to the body.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Mir blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but Mir moves out of range.
Mir connects with a high kick.
Mir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taalasmaa is fending him off so far but Mir persists. Nope, Taalasmaa circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taalasmaa.
Mir misses with a straight right.
Mir throws the kick towards the body but Taalasmaa avoids it.
Mir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left lands for Taalasmaa.
Mir slips under a jab.
Mir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taalasmaa loads up on a big right hand but Mir slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa leaves Mir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from Taalasmaa misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight left.
Taalasmaa catches Mir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taalasmaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taalasmaa throws a combination that misses
and Mir counters with a straight right hand.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Mir tries to clinch but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Mir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taalasmaa's waist but Taalasmaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mir off to one side.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir shoots and misses
and Taalasmaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mir misses with a head kick.
Taalasmaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taalasmaa sprawls well. Taalasmaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
Mir keeps the fight on the outside.
Taalasmaa swings for the body but Mir moves out of range.
Mir slips under a jab.
Mir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taalasmaa is trying to defend but Mir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep. Mir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taalasmaa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mir preventing the sweep.
Taalasmaa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mir!
Mir wants to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Mir is trying to escape the mount.
Taalasmaa working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Taalasmaa dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Taalasmaa lands with a shot to the body.
Mir scores with a jab to the body.
Mir tries a head kick but it misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild combination.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Mir moves out of range.
Taalasmaa throws a right and a left that Mir avoids nicely.
Mir looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch but Mir is avoiding it.
Mir throws a wild body kick that Taalasmaa sees coming a mile off.
Taalasmaa misses with a looping left.
Mir misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses the jab.
Mir throws a sloppy head kick and Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mir lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the body from Taalasmaa misses
and Mir counters with a straight right hand.
Mir misses with a body kick.
Taalasmaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mir manages to avoid it.
Mir throws a sloppy head kick and Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Mir looks to land a left hand but Taalasmaa moved out of range nicely.
Mir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Kari Taalasmaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight left.
Taalasmaa lands a jab.
Mir misses the shot to the body.
Mir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taalasmaa is fending him off so far but Mir persists. Nope, Taalasmaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Taalasmaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab to the body
and Mir counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taalasmaa thuds his right hand into Mir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taalasmaa misses with a combination
and Mir counters with a good, hard body kick but Taalasmaa shrugs it off.
Mir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir misses with a wild combination.
Mir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taalasmaa moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Taalasmaa misses the target.
Taalasmaa looks to land a right hand but Mir moved out of range.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by Mir.
Mir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
Mir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taalasmaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taalasmaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Mir throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Taalasmaa misses.
Horrible takedown by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Taalasmaa which made him look bad.
Taalasmaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mir's hands.
Mir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taalasmaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A shot to the body from Taalasmaa misses
and Mir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mir.
Taalasmaa working for a triangle but Mir defends it easily.
Cain Mir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taalasmaa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mir is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Mir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Mir!
Cain Mir retains his middleweight title!
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