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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Worthington (ranked 1139 p4p, 136 weight class) and Pavel Savkov (ranked 1061 p4p, 127 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Worthington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Am Canadian Anthem. Forrest Worthington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pavel Savkov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Worthington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthington moves into range and clinches up with Savkov.
Worthington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savkov blocking some punches.
Worthington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worthington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Worthington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worthington gets underhooks to prevent Savkov's takedown attempt.
Worthington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Worthington gets through Savkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Worthington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Worthington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Worthington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Worthington forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov manages to get to full guard.
Worthington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Worthington lands a couple of digs.
Savkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Savkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov has his foot on Worthington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Worthington works his way back into a safe position though.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Worthington is proving a slippery customer.
Worthington pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Worthington is pressing down on Savkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savkov is holding on for now.
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Worthington working over Savkov with some ground and pound. Savkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Worthington is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savkov gets back to full guard.
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worthington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Worthington landing with the ground and pound.
Worthington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Worthington passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Worthington lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Worthington lands a nice short elbow.
Worthington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Worthington winds up and cracks Savkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savkov is looking to control Worthington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Worthington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Worthington.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov is looking to get back to full guard here but Worthington has managed to pass to side control instead.
Savkov wants to control but Worthington postures up.
Savkov sneaks a leg under to get back to half 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. Worthington connects with a nice short shot to Savkov's temple.
Worthington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. Worthington connects with a nice short shot to Savkov's temple.
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov is looking to control Worthington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Savkov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nice strikes from Worthington there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Worthington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Worthington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Worthington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Worthington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Savkov managing to control the position.
Worthington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savkov can do to turn this around?
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worthington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worthington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Worthington looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington working some strikes from top position.
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Worthington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Worthington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Worthington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savkov's guard.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Worthington is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Worthington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthington is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Worthington working the head and body with strikes.
Worthington misses with a head shot. Savkov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Worthington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Worthington has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Worthington scoring with some ground and pound.
Worthington landing some decent shots from guard.
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Worthington defends easily.
Savkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington is working Savkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Worthington postures up and lands a big shot to Savkov's brow.
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Worthington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savkov's head.
Savkov looking to control.
Worthington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savkov working for a triangle but Worthington defends it easily.
Worthington lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Worthington is aware though and is defending well.
Worthington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Worthington chips away with some ground and pound.
Worthington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savkov is rocked!
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Worthington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Worthington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savkov is still in real trouble! Can Worthington finish him?
Worthington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Worthington scoring with some ground and pound.
Worthington landing some decent shots from guard.
Worthington is in close to Savkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savkov controls Worthington momentarily but Worthington frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Worthington dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Savkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worthington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Savkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Worthington counters with a stiff right hand.
Worthington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Worthington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Worthington. Worthington obviously looking to wear him down.
Worthington swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worthington.
Worthington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savkov counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worthington. Savkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Worthington throws a lazy uppercut
and Savkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington is looking for a sweep.
Worthington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savkov off and has taken his back!
Worthington connects with a big shot to the side of Savkov's head.
Worthington gets his hands free as Savkov looks to control.
Savkov tries to roll but Worthington sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthington lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Savkov.
Worthington not allowing Savkov to control his hands.
Worthington doesn't have the hooks in and Savkov manages to turn into his guard.
Worthington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Worthington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Worthington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Worthington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Worthington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worthington wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Worthington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Worthington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savkov defends it easily.
Pavel Savkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Worthington's head.
Worthington is looking for a triangle but Savkov pushes his legs off easily.
Worthington looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov landing with the ground and pound.
Savkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Savkov won't allow Worthington to sweep him here.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Worthington's head.
Worthington looking for a sweep. Not yet Worthington, not yet.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Worthington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worthington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Forrest Worthington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Worthington trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Savkov.
I think Worthington 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 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Worthington!
Forrest Worthington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Susi (ranked 957 p4p, 148 weight class) and Andy Bangsit (ranked 1539 p4p, 234 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown but Susi shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Susi is predictable there
and Bangsit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Susi wriggles free and stands up.
Bangsit tries to clinch there but Susi circles away.
Bangsit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi regains half guard.
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Susi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Susi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Susi.
Bangsit won't allow Susi to get back to his feet.
Bangsit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Susi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bangsit has Susi in his guard.
Susi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Susi defends easily.
Susi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Susi defends easily.
Susi wanted to stand there but Bangsit had control of the position.
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.
Bangsit working for a triangle but Susi defends it easily.
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bangsit throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Susi controlling from the top position.
Susi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Susi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Susi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Susi wants to control from the top but Bangsit keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit has his foot on Susi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Susi works his way back into a safe position though.
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Susi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Susi controls the pace.
Susi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bangsit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Susi has managed to get both his arms back between Bangsit's legs - danger averted.
Bangsit striking off his back but it's not causing Susi any problems.
Susi works over Bangsit with some ground and pound from guard.
Bangsit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Susi defends it easily.
Susi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bangsit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Susi distracts Bangsit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bangsit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Susi defends it easily.
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Susi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Susi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Susi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Susi distracts Bangsit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bangsit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Susi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Susi dominated that round.
That's time! Susi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Susi scores with a jab. Bangsit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Susi throws out a loose jab but Bangsit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangsit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susi.
Bangsit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Susi blocks it well.
Bangsit has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Susi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi cracks Bangsit with a good jab.
Susi throws an overhand right that lands on Bangsit's shoulder, as Bangsit tries to avoid the shot.
Bangsit with the counter takedown but Susi avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bangsit counters by moving into the clinch.
Susi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangsit can do to turn this around?
Bangsit wants a takedown.
Bangsit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Susi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tero Susi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.
Susi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bangsit. Bangsit gets slowly back to his feet.
Susi cracks Bangsit with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Susi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bangsit to stand back up!
Bangsit is rocked!
Bangsit avoids the body shot from Susi.
Susi throws a lazy right hand but Bangsit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Susi tests Bangsit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bangsit is still on wobbly legs! Can Susi finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Susi wants it to stay on the feet.
Bangsit seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangsit manages to avoid it.
Susi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bangsit fails to land the takedown.
Bangsit shoots in but Susi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bangsit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Susi is fending him off so far but Bangsit persists. Nope, Susi circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Susi misses.
Susi lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangsit was well out of range. Poor timing from Susi.
Tero Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi throws a body punch but Bangsit moves out of range.
Bangsit dives in and grabs Susi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Susi pushes down on Bangsit's head and hops out.
Susi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bangsit. Bangsit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Susi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bangsit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Susi.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Susi as he avoids it easily.
Susi cracks Bangsit with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Susi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bangsit to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangsit manages to avoid it.
Bangsit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tero Susi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit darts in looking for a takedown but Susi gets double underhooks and turns Bangsit into the cage.
Bangsit moves out of range as Susi strikes.
Bangsit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Susi feints with a jab and clips Bangsit right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bangsit is sent crashing into the canvas and Susi leaps in for the kill! Bangsit tries to get to his feet but Susi is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bangsit is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tero Susi!
Tero Susi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrick Head (ranked 574 p4p, 71 weight class) and Cole Reynolds (ranked 558 p4p, 70 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cole Reynolds enters the cage!
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145 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
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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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garrick Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cole Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Head takes one to the chin there.
Head looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Head, right into the meat.
Head scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Head connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head misses with a looping right.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reynolds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
Reynolds attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds tries a quick counter leg kick but Head is wise to it.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds walks into a jab.
Head throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reynolds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Head does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Head lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Head feints and then cracks Reynolds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reynolds down.
Reynolds tries to work over Head's front leg with a kick but Head checks it.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reynolds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head lands a nice shot that snaps Reynolds's head back.
Reynolds walks into a jab.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Head blocks the low kick.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Head under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Head.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds walks into a straight right hand from Head.
A shot to the body from Head misses
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Head.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reynolds misses with a lunging right hand
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reynolds just manages to avoid it.
Head connects with a right hand. Reynolds shakes it off.
Reynolds is rocked!
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Reynolds is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Head with a body shot.
Reynolds feints and then cracks Head's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Head down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses.
Reynolds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reynolds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Head.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Head.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Head will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Head tries to work over Reynolds's front leg with a kick but Reynolds checks it.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Head connects with a body shot.
Head is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Head looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reynolds. That did some damage!
Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
The fighters circle momentarily. Head darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Head missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Head uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Head scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Head connects with a solid leg kick.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Head.
Reynolds was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Head throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Head swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Reynolds takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head lands an overhand right.
Head throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Head scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with the combination.
Head thows a leg kick but Reynolds checks it
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head throws a leg kick that misses.
Reynolds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Head counters with an outside leg kick.
Head throws a leg kick but Reynolds checks it.
Head slips a jab from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a wild body kick that Head sees coming a mile off.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reynolds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Head's hands.
Reynolds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head misses the jab.
Head lands a right hook to the body.
Head tried to score with a low kick but Reynolds checks it.
Head misses with a straight left.
Head walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reynolds connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Head scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Head.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Head slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head cracks Reynolds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Head lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reynolds moves out of range as Head strikes.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds tries a quick counter leg kick but Head is wise to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Head blocks the leg kick.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Reynolds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reynolds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Head.
Head misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Head throws a wild body kick that Reynolds sees coming a mile off.
Reynolds tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reynolds ducks right into an uppercut from Head.
Reynolds digs a good hook to Head's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Head drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Head takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Reynolds might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Head has got the better of the exchanges.
Reynolds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Head to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Head throws a nice inside leg kick.
Head walks into a left hand.
Head moves out of range of the leg kick from Reynolds.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head works Reynolds's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Head.
Head takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A big left from Head misses.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Head.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Reynolds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Reynolds is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Head with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head misses with a body kick.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Head takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a nice inside leg kick.
Head lands with a right hand.
Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Head throws a wild body kick that Reynolds sees coming a mile off.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head misses with a body shot.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Head throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Head paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reynolds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Head. That did some damage!
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Reynolds has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Head misses with a hook to the body
and Reynolds counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Nice jab there from Head.
Reynolds goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reynolds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Head's calf.
Garrick Head is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Head.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Head lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Reynolds blocks the low kick.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Head missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Reynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Head connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reynolds scrambles back to his feet.
Head slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Head blocks a jab.
Garrick Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Head scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynolds doesn't seem bothered though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrick Head showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Head 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrick Head!
After the fight, Garrick Head was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Strauss (ranked 593 p4p, 78 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 565 p4p, 74 weight class). Strauss's entrance music is Root Of All Evil. A fine choice. Paul Hunt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt checks a low kick from Strauss.
Hunt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
Strauss works the jab nicely.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Strauss is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
Strauss doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Strauss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Strauss counters with an outside leg kick.
Strauss lands a jab to the head.
Strauss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Strauss throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strauss checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Strauss motions for Hunt to come forward. Strauss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Hunt tries to counter it with a takedown but Strauss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strauss throws a combination that misses
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Strauss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Strauss pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Strauss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt works his way into side control.
Strauss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt moves into full mount!
Strauss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strauss tries to get out of the position.
Hunt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wilhelm Strauss's cut is getting worse.
Hunt punching from mount but Strauss doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Strauss tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hunt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Strauss takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strauss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Hunt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wilhelm Strauss's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Strauss is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hunt tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss misses with a wild combination.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss moves to clinch but Hunt breaks away
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Hunt tries to get set, Strauss tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Strauss.
Strauss tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Strauss cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Strauss lands a body punch.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strauss checks a leg kick.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strauss throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Strauss checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Strauss misses the target.
Strauss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Strauss is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeez, Wilhelm Strauss's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Strauss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strauss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Strauss finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt cracks Strauss with an open hand slap.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Hunt tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Hunt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
A left lands for Hunt.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Strauss seems unphased.
Hunt keeps Strauss at a distance using the push kick.
Hunt gets tackled into the cage by Strauss. Strauss maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt works on Strauss's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Strauss misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Strauss's front leg but catches the back leg as Strauss tries to avoid it.
Hunt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strauss's half guard.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Strauss defends it.
Hunt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Strauss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strauss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strauss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strauss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Paul Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Strauss blocks nicely.
Strauss has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hunt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strauss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Strauss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strauss quickly recovers to half guard.
Strauss wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Strauss is defending the position.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strauss defending well though.
Strauss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is pressing down on Strauss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strauss is holding on for now.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strauss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strauss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Strauss won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunt working over Strauss with some ground and pound. Strauss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strauss tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hunt throwing shots but Strauss is blocking nicely.
Strauss throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
A relieved looking Paul Hunt 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Vermeulen (ranked 498 p4p, 58 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 286 p4p, 31 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
204 lbs
22 - 7 - 0 |
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42
192 lbs
44 - 18 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrik Vermeulen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Vermeulen attempts a counter takedown but Kaunismieli avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a solid leg kick but Vermeulen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vermeulen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermeulen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Kaunismieli avoids nicely.
Vermeulen takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaunismieli, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Kaunismieli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
Kaunismieli thinks about the counter body kick.
Kaunismieli cracks Vermeulen with a good jab.
Vermeulen scores with a jab to the head.
Vermeulen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen swinging wildly here.
Kaunismieli tries to land a front kick but Vermeulen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kaunismieli misses with a left hand
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli dips to his left and cracks Vermeulen with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch there but Vermeulen circles away.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a series of punches but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen jabs at Kaunismieli's body.
Kaunismieli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaunismieli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range.
Kaunismieli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaunismieli lands a jab to the nose.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Kaunismieli.
Vermeulen misses with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli misses with a double jab
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen throws a nice looking combination but Kaunismieli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaunismieli lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaunismieli's elbow.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vermeulen lands with a left to the head.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Kaunismieli gets through Vermeulen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Vermeulen manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vermeulen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vermeulen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeulen.
Some wild striking there from Vermeulen.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeulen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
That's time! Vermeulen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kaunismieli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a nice looking combination but Vermeulen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Kaunismieli clinches.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeulen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen tries for a takedown but Kaunismieli manages to get underhooks.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Vermeulen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vermeulen wants the takedown. Kaunismieli is fighting it off but Vermeulen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kaunismieli's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen throws a big elbow that misses.
Vermeulen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen lands a couple of digs.
Vermeulen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaunismieli has wrist control.
Kaunismieli trying to control the position here.
Vermeulen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaunismieli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vermeulen cracks Kaunismieli with a solid left hand.
Vermeulen 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.
Vermeulen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vermeulen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vermeulen postures up in Kaunismieli's guard and throws a big left but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Kaunismieli trying to control the position.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Kaunismieli keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing.
Kaunismieli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vermeulen postures up in Kaunismieli's guard and throws a big left but Kaunismieli blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vermeulen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaunismieli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vermeulen throwing strikes from guard but Kaunismieli blocks nicely.
Vermeulen throws a strike but Kaunismieli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vermeulen is on top in guard.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Kaunismieli keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaunismieli trying to keep a closed guard but Vermeulen is proving a slippery customer.
Vermeulen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaunismieli is retaining full guard.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing.
Kaunismieli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vermeulen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vermeulen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vermeulen is pushing down on Kaunismieli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaunismieli is fighting to maintain full guard but Vermeulen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vermeulen wants to take a breather but Kaunismieli is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Kaunismieli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vermeulen thows a huge punch but Kaunismieli dodges it nicely.
Vermeulen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vermeulen thows a huge punch but Kaunismieli dodges it nicely.
Vermeulen lands strikes from half guard.
Vermeulen is looking to advance position but Kaunismieli won't allow it.
Vermeulen prevents Kaunismieli from improving his position.
Vermeulen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Vermeulen there.
Kaunismieli trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kaunismieli lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Kaunismieli catches Vermeulen right on the button with a cross.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermeulen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Vermeulen ducks down to avoid it.
Vermeulen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Kaunismieli.
Vermeulen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vermeulen throws a nice looking combination but Kaunismieli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli moves in looking to clinch but Vermeulen pushes him off.
Vermeulen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
Vermeulen looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaunismieli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeulen scores with a nice strike.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vermeulen works the jab nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Vermeulen blocks the leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vermeulen misses with a double jab.
Kaunismieli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Vermeulen ducked under it nicely.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen ducks right into an uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Vermeulen throws a series of punches but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli thows a leg kick but Vermeulen checks it
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Kaunismieli blocks it.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli lands with a straight right. Vermeulen didn't see that one coming.
Kaunismieli closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vermeulen takes one on the button.
Vermeulen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeulen.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Vermeulen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vermeulen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the body kick from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body. Vermeulen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
Kaunismieli lands a jab.
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli lands the left hand.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hendrik Vermeulen.
I think Vermeulen 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
In his post fight interview, Hendrik Vermeulen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ja Wuan Robinson (ranked 179 p4p, 24 weight class) and Gaultier Girard (ranked 194 p4p, 28 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ja Wuan Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaultier Girard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Girard.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Girard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robinson doesn't seem phased though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Girard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Girard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robinson scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Girard misses
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Robinson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Girard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Girard is avoiding it.
Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Girard tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girard.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Girard slips the punch.
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Girard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Girard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Robinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a nice uppercut.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Girard.
Robinson lands a body punch.
Robinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Girard looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Robinson.
Robinson lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Girard avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Girard working aggressively here.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Girard blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
A short left from Robinson.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
Girard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Girard has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robinson tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Girard.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girard lands a left hand.
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Girard.
Girard prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Girard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Girard blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath Girard's ribcage. Girard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robinson tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Girard working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Girard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
Girard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Girard blocking some punches.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
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!
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Girard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robinson digs a right hand into Girard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girard's gas tank.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson scores with a body shot.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard looks to land a body kick but Robinson moved away.
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 Ja Wuan Robinson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girard throws a leg kick but Robinson moved away.
Robinson punishes Girard's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Girard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Girard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson blocks the body kick.
Girard jabs Robinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Girard cracks a nice hook into Robinson's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson blocks a leg kick.
Robinson digs a good hook to Girard's body.
Robinson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Girard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robinson is looking to wear down Girard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ja Wuan Robinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robinson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Girard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Girard.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard.
Robinson tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Robinson.
Girard is breathing heavily.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Robinson.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
Girard prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Girard working aggressively here.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Girard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robinson.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard.
Robinson tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Girard tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girard working aggressively here.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Girard blocks a body shot from Robinson.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Girard on the inside.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Girard avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Girard misses with a knee to the head.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
Girard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Robinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Robinson on the inside.
Robinson gets through Girard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Girard prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard misses with an elbow strike.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Girard misses with a punch on the inside.
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Gaultier Girard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Girard's head backwards.
Girard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Girard lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Girard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robinson misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Girard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robinson momentarily.
Girard misses with an uppercut.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robinson's calf.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Girard avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Girard breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Girard circles away quickly and effectively.
Girard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Girard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robinson's knee momentarily.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard motions for Robinson to come forward. Girard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Girard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Girard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Girard wants to slow Robinson down by chopping away at his legs.
Robinson scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robinson moves out of range as Girard throws a body kick.
Robinson avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Girard pushes him off.
Girard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 punch combination from Girard misses.
Girard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Girard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson thuds a left hand into Girard's body.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice jab there from Robinson.
Robinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robinson cracks Girard with a good jab.
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
Girard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Robinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Girard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Robinson slips under a jab from Girard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Robinson.
Robinson tries to clinch but Girard is having none of it.
Good exchange - Robinson coming out on top.
Girard lands with an uppercut that bounces Robinson off the cage and back into range.
Robinson tries to clinch but Girard is having none of it.
Girard throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Girard swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Girard misses.
Girard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Girard moves out of range easily.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson throws a right hand that Girard ducks under and follows up with a left that Girard also avoids with ease.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Girard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Girard lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Girard circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson darts in and clinches Girard up against the cage.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Girard.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Girard can do to turn this around?
Girard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Girard tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Girard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ja Wuan Robinson.
Well Robinson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ja Wuan Robinson!
Ja Wuan Robinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Warror (ranked 110 p4p, 20 weight class) and Russell Northrop (ranked 374 p4p, 51 weight class). Northrop has chosen Alive And Kicking as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Warror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Northrop!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northrop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Northrop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Warror's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Northrop closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warror counters with a thumping low kick.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Northrop's sensitive parts.
Northrop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Warror motions for Northrop to come forward. Warror throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warror takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Northrop throws a low kick, looking for Warror's leg but Warror calmly moves out of range.
Warror loads up on a big right hand but Northrop slips the punch.
Northrop rushes Warror and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Northrop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Northrop ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Northrop no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Northrop is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Warror frees his head nicely. Oh but Northrop has switched to an armbar! Warror is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Russell Northrop!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Russell Northrop made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 94 p4p, 11 weight class) and Marat Magomedov (ranked 470 p4p, 57 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Magomedov has chosen Evangelion OST - The Beast II as his entrance music. Marat Magomedov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ramon Gracie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Magomedov.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magomedov up against the cage.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Magomedov is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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!
Gracie wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov trying his best to control but Gracie has mounted him.
That's four 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.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Magomedov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Magomedov and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Magomedov with a hook.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Magomedov checks it
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
A solid body kick from Gracie.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Gracie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Magomedov has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gracie is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Magomedov as he works his way to full guard.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Magomedov's thigh. Magomedov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps 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.
Magomedov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Magomedov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Magomedov's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Magomedov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Magomedov shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Magomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Gracie pulls guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gracie has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Magomedov manages to get his head free but now Gracie has transitioned to an armbar! Magomedov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gracie! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winchester Blackard (ranked 54 p4p, 4 weight class) and Mark Hill (ranked 145 p4p, 9 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mark Hill was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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190 lbs
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26
260 lbs
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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
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Winchester Blackard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hill!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blackard!
Blackard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hill's best efforts.
Blackard is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackard avoid being mounted?
Hill is controlling the pace.
Hill working over Blackard with some ground and pound. Blackard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Blackard's temple.
Blackard wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
Blackard is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill content to control rather than advance.
Hill winds up and cracks Blackard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hill working Blackard over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blackard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill working Blackard over with strikes.
Blackard is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blackard is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackard avoid being mounted?
Hill lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hill there.
Hill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blackard trying to control but Hill postures up.
Hill working Blackard over with strikes.
Blackard actively working from the bottom here.
Blackard has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackard wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
Hill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blackard tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Hill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hill content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackard is trying to maintain the position but Hill is very close to passing his half guard.
Hill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blackard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackard keeps working.
Hill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blackard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.
Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Blackard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blackard is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackard avoid being mounted?
Hill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blackard is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard.
Blackard tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Hill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ground and pound from Hill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hill dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Blackard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill working the ground and pound.
Blackard is rocked!
Hill lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Blackard! Hill senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Blackard out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Hill!
A victorious Mark Hill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Nti (ranked 129 p4p, 7 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 137 p4p, 8 weight class). Augusto Pinochet has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pinochet on the side of the head.
Nti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinochet.
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Pinochet tries to clinch but Nti is having none of it.
Pinochet fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Nti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pinochet doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinochet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nti with a nice cross.
Pinochet is looking to clinch but Nti is avoiding it.
Pinochet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pinochet tries to clinch up.
Nti tests Pinochet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nti lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nti lands with a cross.
Pinochet is looking to clinch but Nti is avoiding it.
Nti scores with a shot to the body.
Nti seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pinochet walks into a left hand.
Nti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nti stuns Pinochet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pinochet doesn't manage to clinch there - Nti circles away.
Pinochet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet moves in looking to clinch but Nti pushes him off.
Nti is looking to counter punch.
Nti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nti scores with a punch to the head.
Pinochet wants to clinch up but Nti keeps it at a distance.
Nti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinochet.
Nti sizes up Pinochet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pinochet fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Nti misses its target.
Nti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Augusto Pinochet's cut even more.
Nti swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinochet.
Pinochet walks into a straight right hand from Nti.
Nti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nti digs a good hook to Pinochet's body.
Pinochet wants to clinch up but Nti keeps it at a distance.
Nti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinochet wants to clinch up but Nti keeps it at a distance.
Nti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nti thuds a left hand into Pinochet's body.
Pinochet is looking to clinch but Nti is avoiding it.
Nti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti clobbers Pinochet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pinochet looks winded!
Pinochet walks into a jab.
Nti swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinochet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nti lands a two punch combo.
The cut above Augusto Pinochet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nti lands a jab to the head.
Pinochet is rocked!
Pinochet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pinochet is still on wobbly legs! Can Nti finish him?
Nti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pinochet tries to clinch there but Nti circles away.
Pinochet seems to have recovered his senses.
Nti digs a good hook to Pinochet's body.
Nti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pinochet in his tracks.
Nti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinochet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nti finds it's way round the side to connect with Pinochet's head.
Augusto Pinochet's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nti, as that shot connected.
Nti lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pinochet falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nti dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Nti!
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