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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfhard Klugman (ranked 6578 p4p, 532 weight class) and Chief Killer (ranked 3311 p4p, 370 weight class). Klugman comes into the arena with Rammstein - Deutschland blaring out of the sound system. Chief Killer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wolfhard Klugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Killer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Killer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Killer lands a nice short elbow.
Killer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Killer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Killer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klugman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Killer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klugman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Killer.
Klugman is looking to stand up but Killer isn't so interested in that idea.
Killer throws an elbow that misses. Klugman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Killer's guard. Nice move by Klugman!
We've been hearing that Klugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Killer looking for a guillotine here but Klugman defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klugman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klugman trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
Klugman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Killer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Killer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killer is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Klugman has his hands clasped together but Killer extends and breaks Klugman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Killer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chief Killer!
During a confident post fight interview, Chief Killer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich August Von Hayek (ranked 6453 p4p, 412 weight class) and Crass Baracuta (ranked 3389 p4p, 297 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Friedrich August Von Hayek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crass Baracuta!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baracuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Hayek counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baracuta!
Baracuta taking a bit of punishment here - Von Hayek scoring with strikes.
Von Hayek landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Von Hayek working the ground and pound.
Baracuta 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.
Von Hayek working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baracuta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Von Hayek 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.
Von Hayek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baracuta some visible discomfort.
Von Hayek 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.
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!
Von Hayek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baracuta some visible discomfort.
Von Hayek works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Baracuta is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baracuta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Von Hayek grinds an elbow into Baracuta's temple.
Baracuta is still in real trouble! Can Von Hayek finish him?
Von Hayek lands a strong strike to the head of Baracuta. That's dazed him! Von Hayek looking to finish here. Baracuta is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Von Hayek lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friedrich August Von Hayek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 1451 p4p, 80 weight class) and Brian Johnson (ranked 21512 p4p, 278 weight class). Brian Johnson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermann lands with a good body shot.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Hermann moves out of range easily.
Hermann blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Hermann moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Hermann checks a low kick from Johnson.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hermann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Jab from Hermann.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Hermann.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Johnson misses with a hook. Hermann ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermann.
Hermann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hermann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson throws a strike but Hermann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hermann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hermann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hermann pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hermann trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Hermann not doing much here.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Hermann sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Hermann controlling the action here.
Hermann tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Hermann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Hermann eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is not content to let Hermann control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson wants to control but Hermann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Hermann moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Hermann tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Hermann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermann swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hermann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hermann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermann lands a body punch.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Hermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Hermann keeps him there for the moment.
Hermann tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson wants to break free but Hermann has control.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Hermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hermann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hermann breaks from the clinch.
Hermann checks a low kick from Johnson.
A big left from Hermann misses.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hermann clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hermann tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Hermann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karl Hermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermann slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hermann is looking to clinch.
Hermann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hermann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Hermann moves his leg out of the way.
Hermann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Hermann shakes him off and moves away.
Hermann has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Hermann has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Hermann.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermann tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann effectively controlling the action here.
Hermann lands a body shot.
A short right from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Hermann tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann lands an uppercut.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hermann has double underhooks.
Hermann slowing the pace effectively.
Hermann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Hermann is out of range.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hermann 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.
Hermann misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hermann is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by Hermann - just one landing.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Hermann loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Hermann throws a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Hermann's head but Hermann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brian Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Hermann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hermann lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Hermann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hermann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermann scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hermann lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hermann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hermann connects with a crisp jab.
Hermann on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermann misses the target.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hermann connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Some bone on bone action there as Hermann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hermann checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hermann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hermann gets a clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Hermann is controlling the position.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermann circles away.
Hermann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Hermann tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hermann checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hermann misses its target.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hermann checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hermann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermann thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hermann moves out of range.
Hermann throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Hermann checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Hermann does it's job there.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Hermann looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Hermann avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Hermann throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Hermann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hermann scores with a nice right hand.
Hermann cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Hermann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hermann moves into the clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Hermann lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Hermann checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermann.
Hermann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermann throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hermann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hermann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Hermann checks a leg kick.
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann lands with a right hand.
Hermann connects with a single shot there.
Hermann looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hermann's sensitive parts.
Johnson tries to work over Hermann's front leg with a kick but Hermann checks it.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermann lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Hermann has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermann presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermann.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Hermann.
A big left from Hermann misses.
Hermann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Hermann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hermann throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Hermann misses with a straight right.
Hermann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hermann throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hermann, as that shot connected.
Hermann blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Hermann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hermann takes a step back to recover.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Hermann checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Hermann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Hermann.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hermann misses the target.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hermann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hermann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Hermann is looking to counter punch.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Hermann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Brian Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermann 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Grandis (ranked 734 p4p, 41 weight class) and Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 4239 p4p, 209 weight class). Kazimierz has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Grandis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grandis.
Kazimierz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazimierz shoots in for a double leg but Grandis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robert Grandis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Nice sprawl there from Grandis as Kazimierz shoots in.
Grandis stuns Kazimierz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Grandis.
Grandis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kazimierz has a takedown stuffed.
Grandis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grandis wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grandis cracks Kazimierz with an open hand slap.
It looks like Aleksander Kazimierz has been cut.
Grandis cracks Kazimierz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grandis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grandis lands a leg kick that knocks Kazimierz off balance momentarily.
Grandis misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandis.
Grandis scores with a decent looking hook.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kazimierz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grandis circles away.
Grandis lands a jab to Kazimierz's midsection.
Grandis slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazimierz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grandis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grandis tests Kazimierz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grandis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kazimierz's head.
Kazimierz is rocked!
Grandis ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kazimierz out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Grandis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Balder Bull (ranked 2323 p4p, 245 weight class) and Damian Dudley (ranked 1601 p4p, 186 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 Damian Dudley was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Balder Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Dudley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley throws a counter combo.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Dudley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dudley misses with a shot to the body
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bull manages to avoid it.
Balder Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Dudley misses.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Dudley misses with a right hand
and Bull counters with a stiff right hand.
Dudley throws a right hand that Bull ducks under and follows up with a left that Bull also avoids with ease.
Dudley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Dudley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dudley slips a straight right by Bull.
Despite the aggression on Dudley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Bull lands a glancing blow to the side of Dudley's head.
Bull throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a two punch combo.
Bull looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab.
Bull misses with a right hand
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudley.
Bull slips a straight right by Dudley.
Bull seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley.
Bull digs a good body shot into Dudley's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley walks into a jab.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudley throws a combination. Bull tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good shot there by Bull.
Bull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bull swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Bull. That snapped Dudley's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab by Bull.
Bull misses with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bull lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bull is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dudley throws a hook to the side of Bull's head but Bull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Dudley.
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!
Bull takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
Dudley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dudley misses.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bull scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dudley doesn't seem bothered though.
Bull swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bull misses with a hook
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dudley walks into a straight right hand from Bull.
Dudley misses with a shot to the body
and Bull counters with a three punch combo that has Dudley backing up. Dudley nods at Bull to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balder Bull dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dudley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dudley is rocked!
Bull cracks a nice hook into Dudley's ribs.
Bull throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Dudley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bull swings widly with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bull.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Dudley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bull counters with a nice uppercut.
Dudley is still on wobbly legs! Can Bull finish him?
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Dudley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bull fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dudley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dudley looks to clinch but Bull throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dudley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Balder Bull!
Post fight, Balder Bull took to the microphone: 'I had good and bad moments in my career. I love to fight, but getting too old for this now so this was my final one.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aran Ryan (ranked 790 p4p, 114 weight class) and Jan Sobieski (ranked 1354 p4p, 186 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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209 lbs
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222 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aran Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sobieski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Sobieski moves out of range easily.
Sobieski thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobieski.
Sobieski throws a push kick but Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
No luck for Sobieski with that takedown attempt.
Sobieski misses the jab.
Ryan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses the jab.
Sobieski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sobieski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
Sobieski throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sobieski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Sobieski.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobieski is defended easily by Ryan.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aran Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Sobieski. That snapped Ryan's head back.
Sobieski throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan scores with a sloppy right hand. Sobieski should have avoided that one.
A jab from Ryan misses.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ryan.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Sobieski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Sobieski jabs at Ryan's body.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sobieski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobieski.
Sobieski throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Sobieski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ryan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan controlling the position.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Sobieski throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sobieski missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sobieski lands a high kick!
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Sobieski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sobieski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Sobieski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sobieski avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Ryan scores with a hook.
Sobieski scores with a nice head shot.
Ryan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sobieski's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Sobieski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sobieski tries a head kick but it misses.
Sobieski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieski jabs at Ryan's body.
Ryan misses with a double jab.
Ryan throws a nice head kick!
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobieski manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Sobieski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Sobieski coming out on top.
Sobieski slips a straight right by Ryan.
Sobieski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aran Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieski avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Sobieski with the counter takedown but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Sobieski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a jab. Sobieski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sobieski slips under a jab.
Sobieski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Sobieski.
Ryan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sobieski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sobieski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sobieski fakes the leg kick and cracks Ryan in the body.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Sobieski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ryan!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Sobieski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ryan trying to remain calm as Sobieski controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sobieski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sobieski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sobieski is looking for a kimura here.
Sobieski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ryan is pressing down on Sobieski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Sobieski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryan has his hands on Sobieski's head, controlling the position.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.
Sobieski is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Sobieski has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sobieski throwing shots but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Sobieski wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Sobieski working the head and body with strikes.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Ryan taking some punishment here, with Sobieski in his half guard.
Ryan is staying active underneath Sobieski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sobieski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head.
Sobieski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Sobieski counters with a takedown into side control.
Sobieski trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Sobieski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ryan is not content to let Sobieski control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski works to advance to full mount. Ryan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sobieski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sobieski tries to control but Ryan wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski throwing strikes but Ryan bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Ryan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sobieski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan wants to get up but he can't break Sobieski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ryan stands and steps away. Sobieski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sobieski blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Nice jab there from Sobieski.
Aran Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski lands the left hand.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sobieski shoots in and drives through. Ryan sprawls well.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sobieski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Sobieski. That snapped Ryan's head back.
Sobieski throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Sobieski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobieski.
Sobieski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ryan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sobieski is keen to just control but Ryan is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head.
Sobieski wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Sobieski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sobieski winds up and cracks Ryan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Sobieski.
Ryan moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Jan Sobieski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobieski throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Sobieski is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Sobieski catches Ryan right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sobieski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobieski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski!
Jan Sobieski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madik MBaku (ranked 893 p4p, 109 weight class) and Jack Steel (ranked 1607 p4p, 178 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jack Steel enters the cage!
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25
246 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madik MBaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Steel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
MBaku slips a jab from Steel.
MBaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Steel misses.
A big left from Steel misses.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MBaku's hands.
We've been informed that Steel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but MBaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MBaku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MBaku circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Steel.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel digs a good body shot into MBaku's ribs.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MBaku clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
MBaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
MBaku feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as MBaku shoots in.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MBaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MBaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
MBaku tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
Steel throws out a loose jab but MBaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
MBaku attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MBaku.
MBaku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MBaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MBaku fails with the takedown.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a hook to the side of MBaku's head but MBaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MBaku moves away.
MBaku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but MBaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MBaku slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel looks to land a left hand but MBaku moved out of range nicely.
MBaku jabs at Steel's body.
MBaku bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Steel! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but MBaku is proving a slippery customer.
MBaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel keeping full guard, as MBaku tries to pass.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but MBaku is proving a slippery customer.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MBaku controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steel misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - MBaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MBaku fails with the takedown
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel 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.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MBaku.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and MBaku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steel won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but MBaku keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MBaku is staying tight to Steel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Steel holds on to MBaku's head and controls the position momentarily.
Steel is trying to improve his position.
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.
Steel struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MBaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Steel is not content to let MBaku control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel misses with an uppercut. MBaku saw that one coming.
MBaku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Steel.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MBaku moves away.
MBaku feinted with a counter takedown.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but MBaku slips the punch.
MBaku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel throws a jab when MBaku was well out of range.
Steel throws a right and a left that MBaku avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from MBaku.
That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
MBaku tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
Steel scores with the left hand. MBaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel throws a body punch but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku misses with a jab to the body
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku moves out of range of the strikes.
MBaku attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
MBaku slips a straight right by Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from MBaku misses.
MBaku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel scores with a three punch combo!
Steel throws a hook but MBaku avoids it easily.
MBaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel misses with a body shot.
MBaku drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Steel misses with an uppercut. MBaku saw that one coming.
MBaku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MBaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by MBaku - just one landing.
MBaku tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
MBaku slips a straight right by Steel.
MBaku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MBaku forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by MBaku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MBaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from MBaku.
Steel pushes MBaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MBaku lands an uppercut.
The cut above Jack Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
MBaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel is trying to break free.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madik MBaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but MBaku ducks down to avoid it.
Steel moves away from the strike by MBaku.
Steel misses with a combination
and MBaku counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by MBaku.
Steel is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MBaku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MBaku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MBaku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MBaku preventing the sweep.
MBaku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MBaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but MBaku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel pulls MBaku in close to prevent any damage.
MBaku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
MBaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 Madik MBaku.
I think Steel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
Jack Steel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kill Monger (ranked 949 p4p, 132 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 1686 p4p, 208 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Monger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monger leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matusov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Matusov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Matusov seems to be looking for submissions.
Matusov is taking a breather. Monger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Monger is trying to stand up here but Matusov is controlling him well.
Monger is looking to control Matusov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monger avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov is looking for a kimura but Monger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matusov to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Monger's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Matusov wants to pass to mount but Monger is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matusov.
Matusov working Monger over with strikes.
Matusov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monger's head.
Matusov wants to take a breather but Monger is having none of it.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Monger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Matusov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Matusov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matusov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matusov.
Monger is refusing to be controlled, as Matusov sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monger wants to improve his position but Matusov is controlling well.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but Monger defends it.
Monger kicks off Matusov and gets to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monger. Matusov does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Matusov tries to counter it with a takedown but Monger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Matusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monger defends well and Matusov ends up having to push Monger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monger lands with a slapping head kick.
Monger instigates a clinch.
Monger tries to land a knee to the head but Matusov blocks with his arms.
Matusov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Monger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kill Monger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
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!
Matusov defending well as Monger loads up on a big left hand.
Monger throws a hook but Matusov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Monger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Monger wants to take a breather but Matusov is having none of it.
It looks like Monger is going to stand back up.
Matusov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matusov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matusov wants to sweep but no luck.
Monger has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Matusov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Monger is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Matusov pulls down on the head and he's put Monger to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Boris Matusov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bo Nickal (ranked 316 p4p, 47 weight class) and Oliver Huang (ranked 1515 p4p, 190 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Nickal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Huang!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickal moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickal lands a leg kick that knocks Huang off balance momentarily.
Nickal misses the body punch
and Huang counters with a shoot takedown. Nickal fights it but they end up in guard.
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nickal works over Huang with some ground and pound from guard.
Huang controlling Nickal's posture.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal postures up in Huang's guard and throws a big left but Huang blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickal postures up in Huang's guard and throws a big left but Huang blocks it.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Huang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nickal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal postures up in Huang's guard and throws a big left but Huang blocks it.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nickal is looking to pass into half guard but Huang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Huang is in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Nickal 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.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huang pushes down on Nickal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nickal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huang defends well.
Nickal controls Huang momentarily but Huang frees himself.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huang defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal trying to control the position.
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 Bo Nickal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Huang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nickal connects with a couple of short punches.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.
Huang is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huang has momentary wrist control but Nickal slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Huang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Huang is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nickal postures up and lands a big shot to Huang's brow.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal throws an elbow that misses. Huang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickal's guard. Nice move by Huang!
Huang preventing the sweep.
Huang pushes down on Nickal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huang prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Nickal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Huang is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.
Huang is working for a submission of some sort.
Huang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nickal sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Nickal looking for submissions off his back.
Huang wants to take a breather but Nickal is having none of it.
Huang is working for a submission of some sort.
Nickal manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is trying to keep Huang in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bo Nickal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nickal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Huang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nickal regains half guard.
Huang is trying to work for a kimura but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nickal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nickal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nickal!
Nickal looks up at the clock and then as Huang takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nickal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nickal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Huang tries to improve position but can't.
Huang defending against the ground and pound.
Nickal lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nickal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Huang is avoiding damage well.
Nickal landing strikes.
Huang regains half guard.
Nickal is keen to just control but Huang is a slippery customer.
Nickal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nickal works his way into full mount!
Oliver Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickal avoids the attempt from Huang to control.
Nickal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Nickal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nickal.
Nickal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huang can do to turn this around?
Huang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Huang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The referee warns Huang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Huang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nickal tries to control but Huang wriggling away.
Huang is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickal lands a heavy elbow.
Nickal goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Huang is on top in guard.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Huang is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nickal rolls with it to try and escape but Huang cranks on the arm and Nickal is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oliver Huang!
An out of breath and clearly excited Oliver Huang thanked same day laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 303 p4p, 44 weight class) and Kento Kawamata (ranked 546 p4p, 76 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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226 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kento Kawamata!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawamata takes one to the chin there.
Trump drives through and clinches with Kawamata against the cage.
Trump lands a body shot.
Kawamata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trump rushes Kawamata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawamata breaks the clinch.
Trump blocks a head kick by Kawamata.
Nice shot lands for Kawamata.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Trump.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata throws a shot to the body.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Trump.
Kawamata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trump can pounce on him.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
Trump connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump clinches up with Kawamata and pushes him back against the cage.
Kawamata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawamata looks to land a right hand but Trump moved out of range.
Trump fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trump has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
Trump closes the distance and pushes Kawamata back into the cage.
Kawamata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawamata lunges at Trump with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trump's hand.
Trump misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Kawamata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Trump.
Trump misses with a body punch
and Kawamata counters with a right hand that sends Trump tumbling to the canvas! Can Kawamata finish him? He dives into Trump's guard looking to do just that!
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!
Kawamata wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Kawamata drops back looking for a leg! Trump is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trump manages to kick Kawamata off! Kawamata jumps back into Trump's guard.
Trump wants to stand up but Kawamata is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kawamata from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kawamata looking to pass the guard.
Trump manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kawamata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trump. Trump obviously looking to wear him down.
Trump misses with a looping right.
Kawamata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trump misses with a left hand
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trump misses with a body shot
and Kawamata counters with a nice uppercut.
Trump with a hook.
Kawamata has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kawamata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trump is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kawamata.
Trump fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump lands with a shot to the body.
Trump misses the shot to the body.
Kawamata staying out of range there.
Trump fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice straight punches there by Kawamata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a big shot that misses.
Kawamata might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump moves to clinch but Kawamata breaks away
and Kawamata counters with a straight right hand.
Trump scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trump works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kawamata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trump is looking to counter the offense by Kawamata and move into the clinch.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick from Trump.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Trump as he connects with a hook.
Trump is looking to clinch.
Trump moves into range and clinches up with Kawamata.
Kawamata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Trump.
Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawamata controls his hands.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kawamata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump connects with a single shot there.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawamata is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump takes the fight into the clinch.
Kawamata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trump gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 Donald Trump will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trump.
Kento Kawamata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely.
Trump looks to land a body kick but Kawamata moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kawamata misses.
Trump is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trump lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kawamata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata defending well as Trump loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trump, right into the meat.
Trump blocks a jab.
Kawamata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trump circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump is looking to slow Kawamata down with leg kicks.
Trump doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawamata circles away.
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Trump.
Trump lands a really nice looking cross but Kawamata seems unphased.
Trump lands a nice shot that snaps Kawamata's head back.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick.
Trump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trump misses with a hook
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trump scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Trump. Beautiful body shot.
Kawamata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Trump.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trump thuds his right hand into Kawamata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trump chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trump sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawamata.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
Trump wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trump avoids the body shot from Kawamata.
Nice body punch from Trump.
Kawamata throws a big shot that misses.
Trump tries to counter by clinching up but Kawamata breaks away and moves out of range.
Trump tries to clinch up.
Trump misses with a hook to the body
letting Kawamata counter with a right hand.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trump is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kawamata.
Trump lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kawamata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump misses with a right hand
and Kawamata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kawamata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trump lands a jab to the nose.
Trump clinches with his opponent.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Trump.
Kawamata manages to break the clinch.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawamata avoids a kick to the body.
Kawamata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a left hand
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump moves to clinch but Kawamata breaks away
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trump connects with a body shot that sends Kawamata's belly button to the back.
Kawamata scores with a jab to the head.
Kawamata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trump lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trump cracks Kawamata with a good jab.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trump throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata throws out a counter right but Trump avoids it with no problem.
Kawamata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump lands with a straight right. Kawamata didn't see that one coming.
Trump pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kawamata is out of range and Trump settles back down.
A jab from Trump misses.
Kawamata throws out a counter right but Trump avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Kawamata keeps the fight on the outside.
Trump lands a right hook to the body.
Trump tries to clinch
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut. Trump saw that one coming.
Trump throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Trump.
Trump with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trump lands a really nice looking cross but Kawamata seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Trump. Beautiful body shot.
Trump avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamata tries to move into range but Trump moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trump connects with a nice looking jab.
Trump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawamata doesn't seem bothered though.
Kawamata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trump has managed to clinch.
Kawamata is trying to force a seperation but Trump has the dominant position.
Kawamata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trump throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trump tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kawamata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Kawamata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trump closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kawamata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Trump.
Donald Trump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
Trump feints and then cracks Kawamata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawamata down.
Trump tries to clinch but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trump dips to his left and cracks Kawamata with an uppercut!
Trump throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kawamata to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawamata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trump lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Trump throws a hook but Kawamata avoids it easily.
Trump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawamata can do to turn this around?
Trump lands the left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trump, right into the meat.
Kawamata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawamata blocks a head kick by Trump.
Trump moves in looking to clinch but Kawamata pushes him off.
Kawamata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kawamata circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kawamata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Kawamata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trump is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kawamata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Trump. Beautiful body shot.
Trump moves into the clinch.
Kawamata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawamata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trump.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trump lands a body shot.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trump has Kawamata up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kawamata's efforts to push away.
Kawamata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kawamata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawamata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trump.
Kawamata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kawamata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trump. That's going to slow Kawamata down.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawamata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Trump.
Trump moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Trump showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trump 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trump!
Donald Trump tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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