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PFC 174 Alzheimer vs Nielsen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Daebak (ranked 831 p4p, 50 weight class) and Usko Matonen (ranked 1149 p4p, 70 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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141 lbs
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140 lbs
14 - 9 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Daebak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Matonen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daebak misses with a shot to the body
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Daebak misses the target.
Daebak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Daebak tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harry Daebak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Daebak gets tackled into the cage by Matonen. Matonen maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daebak as Matonen tries to tie him up.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Daebak takes a shot to the head.
Daebak working aggressively here.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Daebak tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Daebak back against the cage.
Daebak throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen tries a body shot but Daebak blocks it.
Daebak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebak can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Daebak looking to slow down the pace here.
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Matonen tries to clinch up but Daebak circles away and keeps his distance.
Daebak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daebak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daebak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
Daebak looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Daebak misses with a body kick.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Matonen 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.
Daebak connects with a nice looking jab.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daebak manages to avoid it.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Matonen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daebak back to the cage. Matonen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Daebak misses with a looping left.
Matonen missing with a left hand there. Daebak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daebak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daebak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebak throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Matonen moves forwards but Daebak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daebak misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daebak throws out a leg kick but Matonen moves out of range and Daebak only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Daebak.
Matonen looks to throw the jab but Daebak is out of range.
Daebak throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matonen avoids it.
Matonen throws out a loose jab but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Daebak.
Daebak jabs Matonen right on the nose. Matonen blinks but takes it well.
Matonen lands a front kick.
Daebak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daebak swings widly with a right hand
enabling Matonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Daebak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Daebak circles away.
Daebak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daebak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matonen misses the jab.
It looked like Daebak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matonen.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daebak misses with a body shot
and Daebak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daebak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daebak is looking to land body kicks.
Matonen feints a counter leg kick.
Daebak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matonen is able to avoid easily.
Matonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daebak tries to work over Matonen's front leg with a kick but Matonen checks it.
Daebak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daebak misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
Daebak scores with a hook.
Daebak misses with an uppercut.
Matonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daebak thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebak is looking to land body kicks.
Matonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daebak throws a front kick aimed at Matonen's knee but Matonen avoids it well.
Matonen lands a nice shot that snaps Daebak's head back.
Daebak throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daebak scoring well with a low kick there.
Matonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daebak throws a leg kick but Matonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daebak's corner calls for a 1-2. Daebak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Daebak tenderised Matonen's leg. Matonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daebak defending well as Matonen loads up on a big left hand.
Daebak is looking to chop away at Matonen's legs.
Daebak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daebak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daebak moves out of range of the body kick.
Daebak lands a jab-cross combination.
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 Harry Daebak will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daebak throws a leg kick
and Matonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daebak takes a step back to recover.
Daebak throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daebak manages to avoid it.
Daebak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daebak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matonen.
Daebak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matonen.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daebak.
Matonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Daebak.
Matonen misses the shot to the body.
Daebak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matonen's head backwards.
Daebak tried to score with a low kick but Matonen checks it.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body.
Matonen checks the leg kick.
Matonen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Daebak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Daebak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matonen's knee momentarily.
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daebak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebak misses with a hook
and Matonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daebak throws a leg kick but Matonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matonen slips under a jab.
Matonen moves out of range as Daebak throws a body kick.
Harry Daebak is winning the standup battle so far.
Daebak avoids a kick to the body.
Daebak throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daebak throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daebak.
Matonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daebak blocks the body kick.
Daebak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matonen blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Matonen blocks the low kick.
Matonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Daebak lands a nice shot that snaps Matonen's head back.
Daebak with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matonen tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daebak misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Daebak.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Daebak controls the action.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Daebak.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daebak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak misses with some punches.
Matonen tries to circle away but Daebak has him pinned against the cage.
Daebak working aggressively here.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Daebak.
Matonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matonen lands with a left to the head.
Daebak throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daebak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daebak misses with the head strike.
Daebak struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Daebak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak tries to stall but Matonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
Matonen stalling.
Daebak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Daebak fails to land.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Daebak.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Daebak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matonen scores with a shot to the side of Daebak's head.
Matonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matonen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Daebak fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Daebak fails to land.
Matonen lands with a light punch inside.
Usko Matonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Daebak.
Daebak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
Matonen throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen misses with a double jab.
Daebak avoids a kick to the body.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Matonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Daebak throws a low kick, looking for Matonen's leg but Matonen calmly moves out of range.
Matonen slips a straight right by Daebak.
Daebak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matonen under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Usko Matonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Matonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daebak has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Daebak throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daebak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Daebak.
Daebak misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen stalling in the clinch but Daebak improves position.
Daebak tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Daebak back against the cage.
Daebak misses with a punch to the body.
Daebak misses with some punches.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daebak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Matonen slows down the pace here.
Matonen looking to stall.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matonen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Daebak has denied him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebak misses with the head strike.
Daebak throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daebak misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Matonen.
Daebak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Daebak.
Daebak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Daebak tries to work over Matonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebak.
Daebak has had enough of the clinch but Matonen keeps him there for the moment.
Daebak throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebak looking to slow down the pace here.
Matonen taking a breather.
Daebak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daebak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daebak throws a head punch that misses.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Daebak.
Daebak blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Matonen lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daebak working aggressively here.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebak is looking to score with low kicks.
Matonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daebak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daebak throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matonen keeps Daebak at a distance using the push kick.
Matonen throws a hook but Daebak avoids it easily.
Matonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daebak slips a straight right by Matonen.
Daebak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matonen lands a jab.
Daebak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daebak looks for the body kick but Matonen saw that one coming.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Matonen clinches up with Daebak and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daebak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daebak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daebak tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Daebak struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak pushes Matonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daebak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matonen is leaning against Daebak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matonen takes a shot to the head.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daebak's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Usko Matonen.
I think Matonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
In his post fight interview, Usko Matonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verneri Ahma (ranked 784 p4p, 99 weight class) and Ephram Urani (ranked 915 p4p, 116 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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158 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Ahma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ephram Urani!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
Urani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Urani, right into the meat.
Urani closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urani in his tracks.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Urani fakes the leg kick and cracks Ahma in the body.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Urani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahma is out of range and Urani settles back down.
Urani ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urani! But no joy.
We've been told by Ahma's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Urani misses with a head kick.
Ahma throws a shot to the body.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma jabs at Urani's body.
Good leg kick by Urani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urani at a distance.
Urani has closed the distance and engaged Ahma in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Urani.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Urani.
Good body shot from Ahma.
Urani scores with a shot to the side of Ahma's head.
Urani has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Urani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Urani tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Urani lands a left hand.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uranis head.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
Ahma lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahma lands a left hand.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani blocks an uppercut.
Urani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urani blocks a body shot from Ahma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahma lands a shot to the body.
Urani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Urani regains guard immediately.
Urani is trying to control the position but Ahma postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Urani is on top in guard.
Ahma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Urani is one step ahead there.
Ahma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Urani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Urani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Urani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani looking to pass the guard.
Urani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Urani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahma is looking for a triangle but Urani pushes his legs off easily.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Urani from controlling successfully.
Urani passes Ahma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Urani is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Urani pulls his head out easily.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.
Ahma gets back to full guard.
Urani wants to pass the guard but Ahma is keeping the position.
Urani trying to move into half guard but instead Ahma has managed to sweep!
Ahma postures up and lands a big shot to Urani's brow.
Ahma distracts Urani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ahma tries a head kick but it misses.
Urani lands with a good body shot.
Ephram Urani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urani looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
Urani now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Urani takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ahma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urani blocks a leg kick.
Urani throws out a leg kick but Ahma moves out of range and Urani only half commits.
Urani throws a push kick but Ahma slaps the foot to one side.
Ahma misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
A punch lands to the side of Urani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urani throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urani can do to turn this around?
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!
Urani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahma.
A clash of legs there as Urani blocks the low kick.
Urani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urani catches Ahma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Ahma.
Ahma swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
Ahma is looking to chop away at Urani's legs.
Ahma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Urani moves out of range of the strikes.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahma can pounce on him.
Ahma defending well as Urani loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Urani saw that one coming.
Urani avoids a kick to the body.
Urani let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahma misses with a hook.
Ahma takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Urani feints a counter leg kick.
Urani misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urani throws a solid leg kick but Ahma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Urani.
Urani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Urani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahma lands a jab to the head.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma is looking to slow Urani down with leg kicks.
Urani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahma's head.
Urani checks a low kick from Ahma.
Urani thows a leg kick but Ahma checks it
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urani throws a head kick that misses.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Ahma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
Ahma tries to work over Urani's front leg with a kick but Urani checks it.
Ahma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Urani blocks a head kick by Ahma.
Jab from Ahma.
Ahma throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani misses with a looping left.
Urani misses with a body kick.
Ahma lands with an uppercut that bounces Urani off the cage and back into range.
Ahma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ephram Urani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma jabs Urani right on the nose. Urani blinks but takes it well.
Ahma scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urani, as that shot connected.
Ahma is looking to score with low kicks.
Urani digs a good hook to Ahma's body.
Urani scores with a nice right hand.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Urani slips the punch.
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma misses with a looping left.
Ahma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Urani gets full guard.
Ahma wants to pass the guard but Urani is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Urani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahma pushing down on Urani's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ahma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Urani defending well though.
Urani has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma drops an elbow to the side of Urani's head.
Urani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahma moves into full mount! Urani won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Urani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urani.
Urani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahma can pounce on him.
Ahma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Urani. Urani obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahma defending well as Urani loads up on a big left hand.
Urani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urani cracks Ahma with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Ahma misses
and Urani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.
Ahma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urani at a distance.
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
An inside leg kick from Ahma misses.
Urani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahma with a body shot.
Ahma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Urani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Urani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Ahma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Urani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urani throws a leg kick which misses Ahma's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahma tries to avoid it.
Ahma blocks the body kick.
Ahma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Urani appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Urani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Ahma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma blocks a leg kick.
Ahma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani.
Urani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahma.
Urani loads up on a big right hand but Ahma slips the punch.
Ahma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urani, as that shot connected.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Urani.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Ahma.
The fighters circling - Urani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urani lands a nice shot that snaps Ahma's head back.
Ahma swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Urani to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma is rocked!
Ahma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Urani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Ahma lands a leg kick that knocks Urani off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma ducks right into an uppercut from Urani.
Urani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahma moves out of range as Urani strikes.
Ahma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Urani throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
Urani throws a hook to the side of Ahma's head but Ahma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urani lands with a right hand.
Verneri Ahma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urani tries to avoid it but Ahma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urani to the ground. Urani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Urani lands with a good body shot.
Urani throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
The fighters circling - Urani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ahma dodges the punch combination from Urani.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
Urani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Urani.
Ahma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urani's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahma.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Urani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urani connects with a solid leg kick.
Urani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahma feints and then cracks Urani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urani down.
Urani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Urani steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ahma. That one must have hurt.
Urani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Urani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Urani scores with a hook.
Ahma lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urani misses with a low kick.
Ahma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahma lands a leg kick that knocks Urani off balance momentarily.
Urani circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ahma to the canvas! Ahma doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Urani keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ephram Urani!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Serafim Lupei (ranked 376 p4p, 49 weight class) and Philip Ziskie (ranked 569 p4p, 72 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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156 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Lupei slams his shin into Ziskie's torso.
Ziskie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ziskie darts in and clinches Lupei up against the cage.
Ziskie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ziskie blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Ziskie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lupei uses from the top position.
Ziskie has his foot on Lupei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lupei works his way back into a safe position though.
Lupei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ziskie trying to keep a closed guard but Lupei is proving a slippery customer.
Ziskie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lupei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei passes Ziskie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ziskie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lupei.
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lupei drops an elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Lupei is trying to control. Ziskie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back.
Lupei wants to take a breather but Ziskie is having none of it.
Ziskie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lupei pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie is looking to control Lupei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziskie avoid being mounted?
Lupei tries to pass to full mount but Ziskie defends it.
Ziskie is looking to get back to full guard here but Lupei has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lupei trying to control the action but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Ziskie can't do much from the bottom here.
Ziskie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lupei's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei works his way into full mount!
Ziskie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ziskie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lupei scoring with strikes but Ziskie is staying in there.
Ziskie tries to reverse the position but Lupei maintains control.
Lupei looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ziskie manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Ziskie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lupei pulls his head out easily.
Ziskie gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Ziskie keeping full guard, as Lupei tries to pass.
Ziskie working for a triangle but Lupei defends it easily.
Ziskie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lupei manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie trying to control but Lupei is working from the bottom.
Lupei looking for a sweep. Not yet Lupei, not yet.
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 Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ziskie.
Lupei 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.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Ziskie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ziskie takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Ziskie's corner calls for a 1-2. Ziskie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Ziskie shakes it off.
Ziskie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lupei.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziskie circles away.
Ziskie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lupei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ziskie's calf.
Lupei tries a low kick but Ziskie avoids it.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupei counters with a good, hard body kick but Ziskie shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lupei. That's going to slow Ziskie down.
Ziskie lands with a straight right. Lupei didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lupei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ziskie, pushing him back against the cage.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Ziskie avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Ziskie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lupei after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Ziskie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lupei pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Serafim Lupei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
Lupei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ziskie tries to pull guard but Lupei holds him up against the cage and eventually Ziskie drops back down to his feet.
Lupei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ziskie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lupei walks away with a smile on his face. Ziskie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ziskie throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
Ziskie throws a series of punches but Lupei avoids them all with ease.
Lupei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
Lupei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziskie circles away quickly and effectively.
And Ziskie tries to counter it with a takedown but Lupei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Ziskie cracks Lupei with a good jab.
Ziskie shoots in and drives through. Lupei sprawls well.
Ziskie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lupei!
Ziskie laying and praying for a moment but Lupei takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ziskie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lupei's thigh. Lupei counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lupei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lupei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ziskie is aware though and is defending well.
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Lupei keeps moving.
Lupei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lupei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziskie looking for a triangle here. Lupei is fighting it but it looks tight! Ziskie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lupei is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Philip Ziskie!
Our winner, Philip Ziskie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Jack (ranked 468 p4p, 59 weight class) and Elijah Judah (ranked 493 p4p, 62 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jack might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lucid Dreams. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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146 lbs
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147 lbs
25 - 9 - 3 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taylor Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Judah!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack throws out a powerful jab.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Judah cracks Jack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Judah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack misses the target.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Judah throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Jack feints and then cracks Judah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judah down.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judah.
Jack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Judah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Judah throws out a leg kick but Jack moves out of range and Judah only half commits.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack tried to score with a low kick but Judah checks it.
Judah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Jack there.
Taylor Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Judah.
Judah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jack's hands.
Jack scores with a jab.
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
Jack throws a hook but Judah avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jack jabs Judah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Judah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jack. Jack obviously looking to wear him down.
Judah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Judah throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Judah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Judah connects with a looping right hand.
Jack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judah throws out the jab.
Judah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judah throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Jack lands a body shot.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judah.
Jack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack thumps Judah with a low kick.
Judah connects with a looping right hand.
Good shot there by Judah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jack lands a nice looking kick to the body. Judah takes a step back to recover.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
Jack lands a nice hook to Judah's body. Judah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Judah tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Judah misses with a low kick as Jack jumps back.
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judah staying out of range there.
Jack thuds a left hand into Judah's body.
Jack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jack blocks a head kick by Judah.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack scores with a hook.
Jack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Judahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Judah moves out of range of the body kick from Jack.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick from Judah.
Jab by Jack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judah throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Judah moved out of range nicely.
And Judah responds with a good body kick, but Jack manages to step out the way in time.
Judah cracks the inside of Jack's front leg.
Judah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Judah scores with a nice right hand.
Judah misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Jack jabs Judah right on the nose. Judah blinks but takes it well.
Jack throws a leg kick which misses Judah's front leg but catches the back leg as Judah tries to avoid it.
Judah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack can pounce on him.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick.
Judah throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Jack.
Judah walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack jabs at Judah's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Judah.
Judah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jack if he has to take too many more of those.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Judah misses.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Judah throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Jack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Judah's sensitive parts.
Jack tests Judah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judah swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Judah takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Jack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judah.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Jack dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
Judah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Jack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Judah loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Judah.
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Jack throws out a powerful jab.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Judah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Judah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Judah thinking.
Jack is looking to land body kicks.
Judah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Judah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Judah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Judah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Judah misses with a left hand
and Jack makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Judah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Judah throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Jack misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Jack.
Jack checks a leg kick.
Judah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jack.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Judah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Judah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Judah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Judah lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Judah.
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Judah.
Judah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Judah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Judah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah throws a low kick but Jack moves out of range easily.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judah can do to turn this around?
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jack throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Judah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Judah misses.
Jack throws a hook but Judah blocks it.
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Judah misses with a leg kick.
Jack lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judah throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Judah might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jack has got the better of the exchanges.
Jack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Judah checks the leg kick.
Judah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Judah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jack's corner calls for a 1-2. Jack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Judah checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Jack. That snapped Judah's head back.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Jack avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah connects with the punch.
Judah lands with a right hand.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Judah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Judah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Judah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Judah working aggressively here.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Judah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Judah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Judah working aggressively here.
Jack lands a body punch.
Jack prevents a body shot from Judah.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
Jack throws a head punch that misses.
Jack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Judahs head.
Judah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jack blocking some punches.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Judah misses with a body punch.
Jack throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack gets through Judah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Jack dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Judah replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jack blocks it well.
Judah throws a leg kick but Jack moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jack checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jack.
Jack throws a hook but Judah avoids it easily.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Judah throws a body kick that misses.
Jack is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Jack there.
Jack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jack lands a right hook to the body.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by Jack.
Judah throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Judah's head.
Jack lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah tries to score with a low kick but Jack moves his leg out of the way.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack scores with the left hand. Judah knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Jack misses.
Judah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Jack.
Jack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Jack is looking to chop away at Judah's legs.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Judah cracks the inside of Jack's front leg.
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Judah.
Jack throws a big counter combination but Judah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jack's corner calls for a 1-2. Jack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Elijah Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jack finds it's way through Judah's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah checks the leg kick.
Judah throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack.
Judah loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Judah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jack tries to land a leg kick but Judah saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jack.
Jack lands with a nice combination. Judah backs away looking to recover.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judah.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Jack dips to his left and cracks Judah with an uppercut!
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Judah down.
Jack cracks Judah with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah keeps Jack at a distance using the push kick.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Judah.
Jack is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Judah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Judah drops his hands momentarily and Jack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Judah misses with a head kick.
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!
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by Jack.
Judah tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack lands a nice looking body kick.
Jack scores with a shot to the body.
Judah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
Jack connects with a body shot that sends Judah's belly button to the back.
Jack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Judah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack.
Jack misses with a body kick.
Judah throws a wild body kick that Jack sees coming a mile off.
Taylor Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Jack!
A victorious Taylor Jack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Point (ranked 195 p4p, 24 weight class) and Mamoru Date (ranked 435 p4p, 59 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
29 - 13 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Point!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mamoru Date!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date lands a front kick.
Point uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
A little feinted left hand from Point on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date connects with a right hand. Point shakes it off.
It looks like Jesse Point has been cut.
Date lands with a right hand.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Point doesn't seem bothered though.
Date throws a leg kick that misses.
Date with a nice cross.
Date takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Date is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Date smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point throws a leg kick but Date moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.
Date throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Point takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Point sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamoru Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Point turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Point chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Date can pounce on him.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Point cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Point 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Point lands a glancing blow to the side of Date's head.
Point slips a straight right by Date.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Point slips a straight right by Date.
Date connects with a single shot there.
Date misses with a body punch
and Point counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Point staying out of range there.
Point throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Point slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Point swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Date.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Date misses with an uppercut
and Point counters with a nice uppercut.
Date misses with a hook.
Point swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Point thuds a left hand into Date's body.
Point takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Date slams his shin into Point's torso.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
A little feinted left hand from Point on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Date lands.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Point misses the target.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Date throws a shot to the body.
Date misses with a shot to the body
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
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!
Date throws a low kick, looking for Point's leg but Point calmly moves out of range.
Nice cross by Point.
Date slips under a jab.
Date tests Point's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Date scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Point takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Date takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Date gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Point cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Point's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Date on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Date lands a jab.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Date throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Date coming out on top.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Point might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Point connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab lands there for Date.
Date throws out a leg kick but Point moves out of range and Date only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point moves away from the strike by Date.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Point getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Date misses.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Point moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date cracks Point with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Point scores with a hook to the body. Date takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Point in his tracks.
Date throws a hook but Point blocks it.
Date throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Point on the side of the head.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point cracks the inside of Date's front leg.
Point is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Date lands a body shot.
Point misses with a shot to the body
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date works the jab nicely.
Date misses with a hook to the body
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Point lands with a cross.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Point takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Date.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Date misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Point counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Point throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Point uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date tries to land a front kick but Point steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date digs a good hook to Point's body.
Date lunges at Point with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Point's hand.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date swings away with a body shot that misses
and Point counters with a slapping leg kick.
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!
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch.
Point slips under a jab.
Date misses with a head kick.
Oooooh!!! Point has knocked Date down with a huge combo! Point steps away and waves a wobbly Date back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Date is rocked!
It looks like Mamoru Date has been cut.
Date connects with a jab.
Point throws a quick head kick that knocks Date silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Point is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesse Point!
A very excited looking Jesse Point made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demon Monkey (ranked 288 p4p, 46 weight class) and Wilhelm Strauss (ranked 720 p4p, 109 weight class). Monkey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bransjehora. Strauss has chosen Root Of All Evil as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Demon Monkey has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
We've been informed that Strauss 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.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Strauss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.
Strauss forces Monkey back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Monkey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey lands an uppercut.
Monkey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss scores with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Monkey's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strauss misses with a body punch
and Monkey counters with an outside leg kick.
Strauss lands a nice looking body shot.
Strauss blocks a low kick nicely.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strauss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss looks to clinch
and Monkey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strauss throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Monkey connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strauss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Strauss tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey wants to stall.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strauss.
Monkey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strauss is out of range.
Monkey is looking to chop away at Strauss's legs.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Strauss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strauss takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss works the jab nicely.
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monkey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Strauss backs away, Monkey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey tries to work over Strauss's front leg with a kick but Strauss checks it.
Monkey lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss closes the distance but Monkey moves to the side
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Strauss moved away.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Strauss looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strauss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monkey is out of range and Strauss settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss lands a jab.
Strauss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strauss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strauss misses with a shot to the body
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Strauss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Strauss takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Strauss punishes Monkey's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demon Monkey's cut is getting worse.
Strauss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strauss cracks Monkey with an open hand slap.
Monkey is rocked!
Strauss darts in and clinches Monkey up against the cage.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Monkey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monkey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monkey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Strauss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Strauss saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey 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 Strauss has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strauss and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Strauss. Beautiful body shot.
Strauss misses with a two punch combination.
Strauss throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Monkey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Strauss moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Strauss misses
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strauss's calf.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss tests Monkey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Strauss misses
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strauss lands a nice shot that snaps Monkey's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss checks a low kick from Monkey.
Strauss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strauss.
Demon Monkey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monkey lands with a cross.
Strauss checks a leg kick.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Monkey lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey blocks a jab.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Wilhelm Strauss's cut even more.
Monkey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Strauss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
Strauss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid body kick from Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strauss counters with a straight right hand.
Jeez, Demon Monkey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Monkey cracks Strauss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss clobbers Monkey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strauss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Demon Monkey.
I think Monkey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Obuhov (ranked 134 p4p, 22 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 189 p4p, 29 weight class). Joe Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anton Obuhov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obuhov.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obuhov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Obuhov misses with a looping left.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obuhov drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Obuhov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obuhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obuhov won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Obuhov trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obuhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obuhov.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith pulls Obuhov in to control the position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith pulls Obuhov in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Obuhov if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Obuhov moves away and avoids it.
Obuhov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obuhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Obuhov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith cracks Obuhov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith swings for the body but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith tests Obuhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Obuhov's belly button to the back.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Obuhov back into the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obuhov's elbow.
Obuhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obuhov backwards.
Obuhov tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Smith tries to work over Obuhov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obuhov.
Obuhov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Obuhov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Obuhov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
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!
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Obuhov is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith keeping full guard, as Obuhov tries to pass.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obuhov is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obuhov takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obuhov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith is looking to slow Obuhov down with leg kicks.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obuhov manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Obuhov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Obuhov pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Obuhov lands with a good body shot.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Obuhov's front leg but catches the back leg as Obuhov tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Obuhov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obuhov.
Obuhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obuhov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Obuhov takes a step back to recover.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Obuhov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Obuhov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Obuhov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Obuhov landing strikes.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith is thwarting Obuhov's attempts to control the position.
Anton Obuhov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith passes to full mount!
Smith controlling from mount.
Obuhov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Obuhov is working hard here to advance position.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith tries to control but Obuhov wriggling away.
Obuhov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Obuhov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Obuhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obuhov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Obuhov looking for submissions off his back.
Obuhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to control but Obuhov is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Obuhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a body punch but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Obuhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obuhov scores with a nice head shot.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obuhov moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith staying out of range there.
Obuhov throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obuhov moves away.
Obuhov clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Obuhov throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obuhov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obuhov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith cracks Obuhov with a good jab.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov misses with the combination.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a push kick but Obuhov slaps the foot to one side.
Obuhov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tests Obuhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith blocks a jab.
Obuhov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Obuhov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obuhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Obuhov counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Obuhov to acknowledge the strikes.
Obuhov misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith punishes Obuhov's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Obuhov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Obuhov tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Obuhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Obuhov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Obuhov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Obuhov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obuhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith is pulling down on Obuhov's head. It's preventing any offense from Obuhov, at least for the moment.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has his hands on Obuhov's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anton Obuhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obuhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Obuhov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obuhov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Smith is trying to control Obuhov's posture but Obuhov avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Obuhov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Obuhov working away.
Obuhov in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
Obuhov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Obuhov throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obuhov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Obuhov is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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 Anton Obuhov.
I think Smith 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Smith!
Joe Smith gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 199 p4p, 26 weight class) and Toshi Hijikata (ranked 84 p4p, 10 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
31 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hijikata swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of strikes that have Hijikata backpedaling.
It looks like Toshi Hijikata has been cut.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Hijikata is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands with a nice body kick.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzpatrick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hijikata thumps Fitzpatrick with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzpatrick. That did some damage!
Hijikata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzpatrick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to Hijikata's midsection.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a really nice looking cross but Hijikata seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick pushes Hijikata up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Our sources have told us that Fitzpatrick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata tries to stall but Fitzpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hijikata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata tries to stall but Fitzpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Hijikata tries to stall but Fitzpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hijikatas head.
Hijikata looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzpatrick as Hijikata tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Hijikata as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzpatrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hijikata wants to stall.
Fitzpatrick looking to stall.
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow.
Hijikata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab to the body
and Hijikata counters with a thumping low kick.
Hijikata blocks a low kick nicely.
Hijikata walks into a straight right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzpatrick on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
Hijikata throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick walks into a left hand.
Hijikata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hijikata tries to move into range but Fitzpatrick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick looks to clinch
and Hijikata finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hijikata has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzpatrick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hijikata can turn it around.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata lands an uppercut.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Hijikata is stalling here.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Hijikata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
A short uppercut from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata avoiding damage.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzpatrick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Hijikata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Hijikata tries to stall but Fitzpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hijikata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Fitzpatrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Hijikata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hijikata.
Hijikata slowing the pace effectively.
Hijikata misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hijikata takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Hijikata pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick is working Hijikata over against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Hijikata wants to stall.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Hijikata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzpatrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata lands with a good body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hijikata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab-cross combination.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata scores with a punch to the head.
Hijikata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Hijikata with a series of wild strikes but Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Hijikata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hijikata misses the jab.
Hijikata takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata counters with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hijikata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzpatrick avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a hook but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hijikata doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick cracks Hijikata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
Hijikata cracks Fitzpatrick with a good jab.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hijikata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata is rocked!
Fitzpatrick lands with a nice body punch.
Hijikata walks into a jab.
Hijikata is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzpatrick finish him?
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Fitzpatrick gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Arendse (ranked 22 p4p, 3 weight class) and Koichi Kamei (ranked 147 p4p, 15 weight class). Enitan Arendse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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28
159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enitan Arendse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koichi Kamei!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arendse connects with the punch.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse misses with a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a three punch combo that has Arendse backing up. Arendse nods at Kamei to acknowledge the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Kamei moved away.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse throws a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Arendse takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse stuns Kamei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice combination there by Arendse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse works Kamei's body with a nice hook.
Kamei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of Kamei's head.
Arendse misses with a hook to the body
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Arendse backs off Kamei throws a huge counter combo but Arendse manages to avoid it all.
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arendse wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arendse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamei needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arendse throws a push kick but Kamei slaps the foot to one side.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse has managed to clinch.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse with a hook.
Arendse tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse misses with a body shot
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arendse gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse lands with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arendse!
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei unleashes a big counter combination but Arendse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamei in his tracks.
Arendse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamei avoids a kick to the body.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Arendse backs off Kamei throws a huge counter combo but Arendse manages to avoid it all.
Arendse misses the jab.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Kamei dodges the punch combination from Arendse.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse looks to throw a body kick
and Arendse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Kamei moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Arendse misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei throws a counter combo.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamei off the cage and back into range.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
Kamei slips under a jab from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Kamei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse misses with a hook to the body
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei 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.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse instigates a clinch.
Kamei wants to get back to striking at distance but Arendse won't allow it.
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse lands with a cross.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamei's calf.
Kamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Arendse finds it's target.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Kamei sees coming a mile off.
Koichi Kamei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamei unleashes a big counter combination but Arendse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamei doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamei throws a counter combo.
Arendse cracks the inside of Kamei's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamei throws a nice looking combination but Arendse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arendse connects with a nice looking jab.
Arendse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse lands with a hook. Kamei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamei tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arendse jabs at Kamei's body.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Arendse.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Arendse misses.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arendse with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse connects with a nice looking jab.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kamei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamei is looking for the big counter here.
Arendse throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamei counters with a two punch combo.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Arendse swings widly with a right hand
and Kamei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kamei takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arendse throws a solid leg kick but Kamei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arendse.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei swinging wildly here.
Kamei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamei off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Kamei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Kamei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Arendse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kamei. Kamei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamei moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Arendse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse misses with a body punch
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse with a hook.
Kamei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamei can do to turn this around?
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Arendse is predictable there
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamei takes one to the chin there.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends Kamei's belly button to the back.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamei's head backwards.
Arendse swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Arendse misses
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse tries to clinch
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Kamei knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Arendse tries to clinch but Kamei moves out of range.
Arendse takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Arendse scores with a hook.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks Kamei with an uppercut!
Arendse throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei unleashes a big counter combination but Arendse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamei's sensitive parts.
Arendse throws a solid leg kick but Kamei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arendse.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamei avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Alzheimer (ranked 11 p4p, 3 weight class) and Bobo Nielsen (ranked 10 p4p, 2 weight class). Alzheimer comes to the cage accompanied by The Worlds Greatest. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Friedrich Alzheimer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobo Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen lands a head shot.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from Nielsen.
Bobo Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nielsen.
Nielsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nielsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzheimer scores with a sloppy right hand. Nielsen should have avoided that one.
Nielsen lands a body shot.
Nielsen takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Nielsen on the inside.
Nielsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Alzheimer gets an underhook and turns Nielsen into the cage.
I was talking to Alzheimer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alzheimer misses with some punches.
Alzheimer throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzheimer digs a right hand underneath Nielsen's ribcage. Nielsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Alzheimer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nielsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nielsen prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
Nielsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Alzheimer jumps guard but Nielsen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alzheimer throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Nielsen breaks the clinch.
Alzheimer throws a sloppy head kick
and Nielsen counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Alzheimer misses its intended target.
Alzheimer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNielsen.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses.
Nielsen misses with an uppercut. Alzheimer saw that one coming.
Nielsen throws a lazy head kick
and Alzheimer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nielsen misses with the head strike.
Alzheimer can't find room to land a body shot as Nielsen controls the action.
Nielsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nielsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzheimer misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzheimer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer struggles to land a body shot inside as Nielsen controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nielsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alzheimer backwards.
Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but Nielsen avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage.
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nielsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alzheimer scores with a hook to the body.
Alzheimer tries a body shot but Nielsen blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nielsen.
Nielsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzheimer working aggressively here.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nielsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzheimer struggles to land a body shot inside as Nielsen controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alzheimer or not.
Nielsen throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Nielsen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nielsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Nielsen has him pressed against the cage.
Alzheimer throws a head punch that misses.
Alzheimer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards.
Alzheimer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzheimer.
Nielsen tries to work over Alzheimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Alzheimer.
Nielsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nielsen is leaning against Alzheimer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nielsen cracks Alzheimer with a nice body shot.
A short right from Nielsen on the inside.
Nielsen throws a head punch that misses.
Alzheimer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen blocking some punches.
Nielsen has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nielsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Alzheimer working aggressively here.
Nielsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Alzheimer digs a right hand into Nielsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nielsen's gas tank.
Alzheimer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzheimer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzheimer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nielsen's elbow.
Nielsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nielsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alzheimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nielsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nielsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzheimer.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobo Nielsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nielsen swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Alzheimer counter with a right hand.
Alzheimer checks the leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a counter high kick but Nielsen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nielsen takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nielsen throws out the jab.
Alzheimer blocks a head kick by Nielsen.
Nielsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzheimer.
Nielsen scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nielsen misses with a looping left.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nielsen.
Nielsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nielsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nielsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alzheimer throws a head kick but Nielsen moves out of range.
Nielsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nielsen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nielsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
Nielsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
Alzheimer avoids the head kick by Nielsen.
Alzheimer is looking to counter punch.
Alzheimer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nielsen throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Nielsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nielsen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nielsen.
Nielsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzheimer avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nielsen dips to his left and cracks Alzheimer with an uppercut!
Alzheimer drops his hands momentarily and Nielsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from Nielsen.
It looked like Alzheimer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from Nielsen.
Alzheimer throws out a loose jab but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nielsen misses the jab.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
Alzheimer throws out a powerful jab.
Friedrich Alzheimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alzheimer throws a hook but Nielsen avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Alzheimer misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Nielsen finds it's target.
Nielsen closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Alzheimer! Nielsen dives in looking to finish! Alzheimer is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobo Nielsen!
Bobo Nielsen is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Bobo Nielsen said 'Felt the Power and couldn't handle it.'.
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