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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumbo King (ranked 5561 p4p, 201 weight class) and Hans Stahlgewitter (ranked 5438 p4p, 199 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jumbo King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hans Stahlgewitter!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Stahlgewitter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
A left and a right from Stahlgewitter both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jumbo King has been cut.
Stahlgewitter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stahlgewitter.
Stahlgewitter lands a left and a right that sends King crashing to the canvas! Stahlgewitter dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You get the feeling that King really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Stahlgewitter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that King really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Stahlgewitter.
Jumbo King's cut is getting worse.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stahlgewitter on the ground.
Stahlgewitter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
King is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Stahlgewitter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jeez, Jumbo King's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jumbo King's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hans Stahlgewitter!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Caesar (ranked 5665 p4p, 202 weight class) and Andrzej Duda (ranked 8510 p4p, 222 weight class). Andrzej Duda will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Black Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrzej Duda!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caesar, pushing him back against the cage.
Duda looking to throw knees to the head but Caesar is blocking nicely.
Caesar pulls Duda into guard.
Caesar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caesar is looking for a triangle but Duda pushes his legs off easily.
Caesar has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Duda doesn't defend quickly enough and Caesar has managed to lock this one up! Can Duda escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Caesar on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Black Caesar!
In his post fight interview, Black Caesar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hakin Aoki (ranked 6087 p4p, 574 weight class) and Lucas Pablo (ranked 7184 p4p, 605 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hakin Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pablo trying to stall but Aoki improves his position.
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Pablo shoots in but no luck this time.
Pablo is looking to clinch.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pablo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Pablo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aoki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aoki decides to pull guard.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo passes Aoki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki is staying active underneath Pablo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pablo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo stops Aoki from getting back to his feet.
Pablo thows a huge punch but Aoki dodges it nicely.
Pablo is keen to just control but Aoki is a slippery customer.
Aoki keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is staying active underneath Pablo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pablo with a poor takedown
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakin Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Pablo.
Pablo shoots for a double leg takedown but Aoki sprawls well. He's pushed Pablo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aoki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moves out of range of the body kick.
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pablo, pushing him back against the cage.
Aoki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aoki.
Aoki lands a right hand.
Pablo has Aoki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aoki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pablo can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki has Pablo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pablo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pablo, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Aoki.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pablo backwards.
Aoki jumps guard but Pablo stands there with Aoki around his waist. Aoki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki pulls guard effortlessly.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Pablo is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aoki has one foot on Pablo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Aoki shoots in but Pablo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pablo throws a fast counter high kick but Aoki manages to duck under it in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Pablo misses
and Aoki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aoki.
Pablo pulls guard effortlessly.
Aoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pablo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pablo is working an open guard so Aoki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aoki has managed to clinch.
Pablo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aoki smiles and moves away.
Pablo's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - All Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pablo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pablo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aoki defends it nicely.
Aoki drives through and clinches with Pablo against the cage.
A short uppercut from Aoki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aoki to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakin Aoki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aoki is trying to pull guard but Pablo has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki lands a knee to the head.
Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aoki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pablo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aoki after a bit of a struggle.
Hakin Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Pablo.
Aoki lands an elbow inside.
Aoki pushes Pablo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki wants to take the fight to the mat but Pablo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aoki is trying to drag Pablo to the mat but Pablo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aoki lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki avoids the elbow strike from Pablo, against the cage.
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pablo. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki rushes Pablo and presses him up against the cage.
Pablo can't break the clinch.
Pablo is trying to drag Aoki to the mat but Aoki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pablo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aoki to keep the fight standing.
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pablo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aoki to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with Pablo.
Pablo jumps guard but Aoki stands there with Pablo around his waist. Pablo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aoki pulls guard successfully.
Aoki has Pablo pulled in close to control his posture.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo looking to pass the guard.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around?
Aoki is trying to keep Pablo in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo wants to stand but Aoki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pablo landing some decent shots from guard.
Aoki is looking to stand up but Pablo isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aoki as he jumps to the side.
Pablo clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pablo tries to pull guard but Aoki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki clinches up with Pablo and pushes him back against the cage.
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki.
Hakin Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoki wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aoki breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki scores with a jab to the head.
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with Pablo.
Pablo jumps guard but Aoki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakin Aoki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with Pablo.
Aoki lands an elbow inside.
Aoki stalling the fight.
Aoki lands a good knee to the midsection. Pablo won't want to take too many of those.
Aoki gets through Pablo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aoki pulls guard effortlessly.
Pablo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aoki's guard.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pablo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pablo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pablo trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to stand but Pablo is controlling the position.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pablo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two 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.
Pablo is trying to pull guard but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki is working Pablo over against the cage.
Pablo lands with a left to the head.
Aoki lands a right hand.
Aoki with a knee to the head.
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aoki breaks the clinch.
Aoki gets a clinch.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Pablo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pablo smiles and moves away.
Aoki forces Pablo back against the cage and clinches.
Pablo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pablo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pablo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pablo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pablo, not yet.
Aoki has gone for a leg lock! Pablo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aoki's guard.
Aoki pulls Pablo in close to his closed guard and prevents Pablo from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo gets to his feet - Aoki follows without any prompting.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pablo.
Pablo closes the distance and clinches up with Aoki, looking for a takedown. Pablo pushes Aoki against the cage but Aoki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Pablo looks to move away, Aoki throws a big counter combo but Pablo just gets out of the way.
Hakin Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Pablo.
Aoki with a poor takedown
and Pablo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pablo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pablo trying to control the position but instead, Aoki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pablo into the cage.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakin Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aoki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakin Aoki!
In defeat, Lucas Pablo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Puta!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meek Vaananen (ranked 7259 p4p, 571 weight class) and Trash Warmsley (ranked 5762 p4p, 503 weight class). Meek Vaananen 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Meek Vaananen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trash Warmsley!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmsley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vaananen tries to clinch but Warmsley is having none of it.
Trash Warmsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaananen just misses with a punch to the body.
Warmsley swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaananen.
Warmsley throws a series of punches but Vaananen moves out of range.
Vaananen tries to clinch but Warmsley is having none of it.
Vaananen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Warmsley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vaananen misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Warmsley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vaananen moves into the clinch.
Vaananen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warmsley throws a right and a left that Vaananen avoids nicely.
Warmsley throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warmsley feints a jab promting Vaananen to slip. Warmsley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vaananen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Warmsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaananen.
Warmsley throws a series of punches but Vaananen moves out of range.
Warmsley moves into range and clinches up with Vaananen.
Warmsley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Warmsley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vaananen's defenses.
Vaananen is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmsley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vaananen.
Vaananen lands with a left to the head.
Vaananen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaananen fails to land the takedown.
Vaananen is looking to clinch but Warmsley is avoiding it.
Warmsley walks into a left hand.
Vaananen instigates a clinch.
Warmsley lands an elbow that stopped Vaananen in his tracks for a moment.
Vaananen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vaananen avoids the elbow strike from Warmsley, against the cage.
Vaananen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warmsley lands a body shot.
Vaananen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A combination from Warmsley does no damage.
Vaananen closes the distance and clinches up with Warmsley, looking for a takedown. Vaananen pushes Warmsley against the cage but Warmsley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vaananen wants to clinch up but Warmsley keeps it at a distance.
Warmsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vaananen, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warmsley is looking to control Vaananen's arms but Vaananen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Warmsley has his back to the cage.
Warmsley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Warmsley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Warmsley has Vaananen pressed against the cage, preventing Vaananen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warmsley prevents Vaananen from breaking the clinch.
Warmsley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vaananen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaananen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warmsley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Warmsley throws a right hand that Vaananen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaananen also avoids with ease.
Warmsley clinches up with Vaananen and pushes him back against the cage.
Warmsley prevents a body shot from Vaananen.
Warmsley is stalling here.
Warmsley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vaananen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Warmsley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vaananen's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmsley throws an elbow that misses.
Warmsley lands a knee to the head.
Warmsley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Warmsley looks winded!
Vaananen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Vaananen.
Warmsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaananen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warmsley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vaananen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vaananen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meek Vaananen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warmsley misses with an elbow strike.
Vaananen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warmsley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warmsley looking to throw knees to the head but Vaananen is blocking nicely.
Vaananen breaks from the clinch.
Vaananen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warmsley manages to avoid it.
Vaananen dodges the punch combination from Warmsley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaananen tries to clinch there but Warmsley circles away.
Vaananen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vaananen instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vaananen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vaananen lands with a left to the head.
Vaananen looking for a takedown.
Vaananen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warmsley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Warmsley tries to land a knee to the head but Vaananen blocks with his arms.
Warmsley lands with a right to the head.
Vaananen has had enough of the clinch but Warmsley keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Vaananen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vaananen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warmsley to keep the fight standing.
Warmsley misses with an elbow over the top.
Vaananen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warmsley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Warmsley looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trash Warmsley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vaananen moves into the clinch successfully.
Vaananen missing with knees to the body.
Warmsley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Warmsley lands an elbow just above Vaananen 's eye.
Vaananen tries to pull guard but Warmsley won't allow it.
Warmsley taking a breather.
Warmsley misses with a knee strike.
Warmsley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vaananen's defenses.
Vaananen dodges an elbow strike from Warmsley.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warmsley.
Warmsley is looking to control Vaananen's arms but Vaananen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Warmsley has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaananen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vaananen lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmsley misses with an elbow over the top.
Warmsley lands an elbow just above Vaananen 's eye.
Knees to the body from Vaananen.
Vaananen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warmsley has him pressed against the cage.
Warmsley throws an elbow but it misses.
Vaananen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warmsley instigates a clinch.
Warmsley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vaananen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warmsley has him pressed against the cage.
Warmsley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vaananen is looking to break free of the clinch but Warmsley has double underhooks.
Vaananen can't break the clinch.
Warmsley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Warmsley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vaananen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warmsley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Warmsley lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Vaananen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaananen stalling in the clinch but Warmsley improves position.
Warmsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warmsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaananen lands a nice looking body shot.
Vaananen tries to clinch but Warmsley moves out of range.
Vaananen misses the jab.
Warmsley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warmsley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warmsley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vaananen backs up against the cage.
Warmsley is breathing heavily.
Warmsley misses with a head kick.
Vaananen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warmsley, pushing him back against the cage.
Warmsley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaananen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warmsley backwards.
Vaananen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vaananen is trying to drag Warmsley to the mat but Warmsley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meek Vaananen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaananen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaananen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vaananen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Warmsley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vaananen effectively controlling the action here.
Vaananen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vaananen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Warmsley stopping the sweep attempt from Vaananen.
Warmsley gets to his feet - Vaananen follows without any prompting.
A head kick misses from Warmsley.
Warmsley misses with a series of wild punches.
Trash Warmsley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warmsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaananen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vaananen tries to clinch up but Warmsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Warmsley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vaananen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vaananen swings for the body but Warmsley moves out of range.
Vaananen doesn't manage to clinch there - Warmsley circles away.
Warmsley avoids the head kick by Vaananen.
Vaananen shoots in for a takedown but Warmsley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warmsley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vaananen instigates a clinch.
Vaananen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Warmsley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaananen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Warmsley bucks up and tries to throw Vaananen off but instead Vaananen has got his back!
Vaananen biding his time, controlling Warmsley.
Vaananen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trash Warmsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vaananen slips a jab and a cross from Warmsley.
Meek Vaananen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Warmsley as he checks the leg kick.
Vaananen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warmsley counters with a series of strikes. Vaananen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vaananen dodges the punch combination from Warmsley.
A counter left hand to the body from Vaananen misses its target.
Warmsley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vaananen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vaananen trying to control but Warmsley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warmsley wants to get back to his feet but Vaananen passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaananen stops Warmsley from getting back to his feet.
Warmsley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaananen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warmsley is looking to get back to is feet but Vaananen passes into side control.
Vaananen decides to stand back up. Vaananen steps back and let's Warmsley get back to his feet.
Vaananen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Warmsley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vaananen is in Warmsley's guard.
Warmsley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vaananen manages to pass to side control.
Vaananen is just content to waste time from the top position. Warmsley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vaananen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vaananen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaananen tries to clinch there but Warmsley circles away.
Warmsley throws a right hand that Vaananen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaananen also avoids with ease.
As Warmsley looks to move away, Vaananen throws a big counter combo but Warmsley just gets out of the way.
Vaananen tries to clinch but Warmsley is having none of it.
Warmsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaananen moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaananen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warmsley gets caught napping as Vaananen dives in and scores a takedown. Warmsley manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaananen trying to control but Warmsley is working from the bottom.
Vaananen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vaananen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaananen shoots in but no luck this time.
Vaananen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warmsley but Warmsley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meek Vaananen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaananen throws a sloppy head kick and Warmsley moves out of range easily.
Vaananen shoots for a double leg takedown but Warmsley sprawls well. He's pushed Vaananen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warmsley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vaananen backs up against the cage.
Warmsley stalks Vaananen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vaananen's face. Vaananen staggers backwards, shaken.
Warmsley tries to keep at a distance but Vaananen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Warmsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaananen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Warmsley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warmsley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vaananen manages to break the clinch.
Vaananen is looking to wear down Warmsley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vaananen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warmsley is fending him off so far but Vaananen persists. Nope, Warmsley circles away and we're back to standing.
Warmsley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vaananen shoots in for a double leg but Warmsley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warmsley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Warmsley lands with a kick to the temple. Vaananen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vaananen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warmsley is fending him off so far but Vaananen persists. Nope, Warmsley circles away and we're back to standing.
Warmsley lands a really nice looking cross but Vaananen seems unphased.
Vaananen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Warmsley.
Vaananen dodges the punch combination from Warmsley.
Vaananen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warmsley, pushing him back against the cage.
Meek Vaananen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trash Warmsley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vaananen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vaananen misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trash Warmsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warmsley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trash Warmsley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Island Punch (ranked 6009 p4p, 373 weight class) and Gustav Ahr (ranked 5358 p4p, 354 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gustav Ahr!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch avoids the head kick by Ahr.
Punch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahr.
Ahr feints the counter takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Punch enables Ahr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Punch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ahr stands up over Punch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Punch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ahr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ahr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Punch has momentary wrist control but Ahr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Punch's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
Ahr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punch wants to stand but Ahr is controlling the position.
Ahr throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahr stops Punch from standing up.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
Ahr wants to pass the guard but Punch is keeping the position.
Ahr works over Punch with some ground and pound from guard.
Punch wants to stand and escape but Ahr is having none of it.
Punch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punch wants to stand up but Ahr is controlling him.
Ahr postures up in Punch's guard and throws a big left but Punch blocks it.
Ahr stops Punch from standing up.
Ahr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Punch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Punch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ahr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahr lands a couple of elbows.
Ahr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahr is working Punch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Punch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punch has momentary wrist control but Ahr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ahr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Punch wants to stand but Ahr is controlling the position.
Ahr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Punch's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahr connects with a nice short shot to Punch's temple.
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!
Ahr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahr is looking to advance position but Punch won't allow it.
Punch is trying to stand back up but Ahr is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahr lands a nice short elbow.
Ahr prevents Punch from standing back up.
Punch is staying active underneath Ahr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahr working over Punch with some ground and pound. Punch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ahr working over Punch with some ground and pound. Punch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Punch is trying to stand.
Punch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahr on the ground.
Ground and pound from Ahr.
Ahr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Punch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Punch is rocked!
Punch pushes Ahr off looking to stand but Ahr dives back in and keeps control.
Oh Punch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahr lands strikes from half guard.
Punch taking some punishment here, with Ahr in his half guard.
Ahr winds up and cracks Punch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahr lands a big elbow - Punch is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ahr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
An out of breath Gustav Ahr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Gillete (ranked 4753 p4p, 462 weight class) and Zabit Sharipov (ranked 4488 p4p, 445 weight class). Zabit Sharipov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Gillete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zabit Sharipov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharipov slips under a jab from Gillete.
Sharipov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gillete counters with a left to the body.
Sharipov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gillete manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gillete checks a leg kick.
Sharipov misses with a hook.
Gillete ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharipov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gillete counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharipov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gillete counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gillete shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gillete moves away from the strike by Sharipov.
Gillete fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharipov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharipov moves into the clinch.
Sharipov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gillete backwards.
Sharipov scores with a shot to the side of Gillete's head.
Gillete takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharipov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gillete backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharipov lands a nice shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sharipov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gillete's brow.
Sharipov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gillete backwards.
Sharipov lands a right hand.
Gillete tries to break free but Sharipov pushes him back against the cage.
Sharipov lands with a short shot to the head.
Gillete jumps guard but Sharipov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sharipov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gillete backwards.
Sharipov stalling against the cage.
Gillete dodges an elbow strike from Sharipov.
Sharipov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gillete drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sharipov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sharipov throws a hook but Gillete blocks it.
Sharipov throws a shot from downtown. Gillete moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Gillete.
Sharipov gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sharipov.
Sharipov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Sharipov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharipov has Gillete pushed against the cage.
Sharipov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gillete backwards.
Sharipov lands a right hand.
Sharipov pushes Gillete back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharipov scores with a hook to the body.
Gillete is trying to drag Sharipov to the mat but Sharipov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Gillete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillete can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharipov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharipov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Sharipov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sharipov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sharipov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sharipov scores with a shoulder strike.
Sharipov stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sharipov.
Sharipov lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Sharipov.
Gillete is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Gillete's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oh Gillete is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gillete tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharipov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharipov stalling the fight.
Gillete seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Sharipov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sharipov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharipov stalling the fight.
Sharipov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharipov lands with a light punch inside.
Sharipov lands with a light punch inside.
Sharipov gets through Gillete's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sharipov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sharipov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sharipov pushes off an throws an elbow but Gillete leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharipov.
Sharipov is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharipov.
Sharipov lands a big right hand that drops Gillete! The killer instinct kicks in and Sharipov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sharipov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Sharipov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stojan Kostic (ranked 3766 p4p, 387 weight class) and Thaelo Warona (ranked 6958 p4p, 560 weight class). Kostic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Skabo - Mare batice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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172 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stojan Kostic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thaelo Warona!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostic looks to clinch
and Warona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Warona misses with a looping left.
Kostic tries to clinch up.
Kostic clinches with his opponent.
Kostic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kostic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Warona wants to stand and escape but instead Kostic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Warona can't keep his opponent in guard - Kostic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kostic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Warona defend it? Kostic steps over the head and cranks it - Warona is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kostic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stojan Kostic!
In his post fight interview, Stojan Kostic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soloman Cook (ranked 4450 p4p, 439 weight class) and Litill Bjornsson (ranked 4118 p4p, 416 weight class). Soloman Cook has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Soloman Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Litill Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cook manages to avoid it.
Cook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Bjornsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bjornsson.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.
Cook needs to keep his hands up - Bjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Cook misses with a hook
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjornsson moves out of range as Cook strikes.
Cook on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
Cook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bjornsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Bjornsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjornsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bjornsson's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bjornsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bjornsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bjornsson digs a good body shot into Cook's ribs.
Cook takes one to the chin there.
Bjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot.
Cook is looking to clinch but Bjornsson is avoiding it.
It seemed like Bjornsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Bjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook tries to clinch there but Bjornsson circles away.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cook momentarily.
Cook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cook staying out of range there.
Bjornsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cook throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Bjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Bjornsson finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
Bjornsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cook had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cook walks into a straight right hand from Bjornsson.
Cook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson slips a straight right by Cook.
Bjornsson lands an overhand right.
Cook misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bjornsson! But no joy.
Bjornsson digs a good body shot into Cook's ribs.
Cook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cook throws a body punch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson throws out a counter right but Cook avoids it with no problem.
Cook looks to throw the jab but Bjornsson is out of range.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bjornsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cook scrambles back to his feet.
Bjornsson moves away from the strike by Cook.
A jab from Cook misses.
Bjornsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Cook does no damage.
Bjornsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Cook takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bjornsson moves out of range as Cook strikes.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Cook takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bjornsson with a jab.
Bjornsson cracks a nice hook into Cook's ribs.
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Jab by Bjornsson.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Bjornsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bjornsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bjornsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Cook is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cook misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Bjornsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws out a counter right but Cook avoids it with no problem.
Bjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Cook.
Cook tries to clinch but Bjornsson is having none of it.
Cook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bjornsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cook misses with a lunging right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Bjornsson.
Cook digs a good hook to Bjornsson's body.
A jab from Cook misses.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
A big right from Cook misses.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Cook.
Cook swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litill Bjornsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cook missing with a left hand there. Bjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Donk. Bjornsson catches Cook right on the button with a cross.
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Cook ducks down to avoid it.
Cook was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bjornsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bjornsson lands a head shot.
Cook takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cook.
Soloman Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bjornsson circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bjornsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cook thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bjornsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bjornsson dips to his left and cracks Cook with an uppercut!
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands with a shot to the body.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Bjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson scores with a nice strike.
Cook on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cook misses with a hook to the body
and Bjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjornsson cracks Cook with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
A big right from Cook misses.
Cook misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Cook has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bjornsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Cook's head.
Bjornsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cook is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Bjornsson.
Oh Cook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bjornsson drops Cook with a naaaaasty hook - Cook is in real trouble here! Bjornsson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Litill Bjornsson!
A relieved looking Litill Bjornsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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