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Checkmate Championship 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blackout Mane (ranked 3873 p4p, 24589 weight class) and Jeff Roberts (ranked 508 p4p, 760 weight class). The key to victory for Blackout Mane has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Blackout Mane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mane stuns Roberts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roberts walks into a jab.
Mane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Mane connects with a body shot that sends Roberts's belly button to the back.
Mane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mane is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.
 It looks like Blackout Mane has been cut.
Roberts stands up over Mane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roberts is working Mane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
 Mane is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Mane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mane is hurt! He's hurt bad - Roberts fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mane from any more punishment! Congratulations to Roberts! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Obama Filth (ranked 2980 p4p, 2647 weight class) and Mitch Malone (ranked 374 p4p, 335 weight class). Filth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Side to Side. Obama Filth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Obama Filth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Malone!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone missing with a left hand there. Filth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filth.
Filth swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Filth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Filth avoids the body shot from Malone.
Filth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 It looks like Mitch Malone has been cut.
Filth misses with a lunging right hand
and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filth jabs at Malone's body.
A big left from Filth misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
Filth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filth throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
Filth misses the jab.
Filth throws a shot from downtown. Malone moves away and avoids it.
Malone thuds his right hand into Filth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filth slips a straight right by Malone.
Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filth defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Obama Filth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malone to score with a decent uppercut.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Filth throws a big shot that misses.
Filth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Filth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filth throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
Filth loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch.
Malone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Malone.
Malone moves out of range as Filth strikes.
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filth throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Malone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filth doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filth throws out the jab.
Malone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malone slips under a jab.
Malone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Malone throws out a powerful jab.
Malone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Filth staying out of range there.
Malone misses with a looping right.
Filth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Filth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malone.
Malone throws a body punch but Filth moves out of range.
Filth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone staying out of range there.
Filth throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
Filth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Filth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malone. Malone obviously looking to wear him down.
Filth swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Malone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malone misses with an uppercut.
Filth misses with a lunging right hand
and Malone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Filth avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Malone tries to get set, Filth tries to push him back and clinch up but Malone manages to avoid the attempt.
A cross from Malone lands.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Filth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Filth ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Nice defenses there by Malone.
Malone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Filth throws a looping overhand right but Malone ducks down to avoid it.
Malone defending well as Filth loads up on a big left hand.
Filth tries to close the distance and clinch but Malone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Malone saw that one coming.
A cross from Malone lands.
Filth scores with a decent looking hook.
Malone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Filth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Filth connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filth takes one on the button.
Malone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Malone slips a straight right by Filth.
Filth looks to land a left hand but Malone moved out of range nicely.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Malone saw that one coming.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Malone saw that one coming.
Malone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Filth looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Malone connects with a looping right hand.
Filth is rocked!
Filth is aggressively charging in as Malone backs up avoiding any damage. Malone tosses out a jab and Filth runs right into it face first! Filth is out cold! Malone dropped down on all fours and is barking in Filth's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitch Malone!
During a confident post fight interview, Mitch Malone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 1266 p4p, 2833 weight class) and Anderson Beach Boy (ranked 146 p4p, 301 weight class). Emiliano Blackburn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Emiliano Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Beach Boy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach Boy scores with a nice head shot.
Beach Boy tries to clinch up
and Blackburn counters with a single leg into guard. Beach Boy didn't expect that.
Blackburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beach Boy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackburn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blackburn lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackburn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beach Boy's head.
Blackburn stopping the sweep attempt from Beach Boy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackburn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beach Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blackburn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blackburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackburn preventing the sweep.
Blackburn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blackburn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blackburn scores with a sloppy right hand. Beach Boy should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A left lands for Blackburn.
Beach Boy misses with a body kick.
Beach Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Anderson Beach Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackburn avoids the head kick by Beach Boy.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blackburn connects with a jab.
Beach Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn cracks Beach Boy with an open hand slap.
Blackburn has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beach Boy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackburn.
Beach Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Blackburn wants the takedown. Beach Boy is fighting it off but Blackburn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beach Boy's guard against the cage.
Blackburn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Blackburn.
Blackburn stands and throws Beach Boy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blackburn lands an elbow.
Beach Boy is looking to reverse the position.
Blackburn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn cracks Beach Boy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Beach Boy tries to improve position but can't.
Beach Boy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blackburn off and has taken his back!
Will Beach Boy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Beach Boy is trying to stick to Blackburn's back but Blackburn is turning into Beach Boy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beach Boy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Blackburn.
Blackburn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beach Boy tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
It looks like Blackburn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Beach Boy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blackburn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blackburn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Beach Boy gets back to full guard.
Blackburn controlling from the top position.
Emiliano Blackburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackburn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beach Boy for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn won't allow Beach Boy to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a couple of elbows.
Blackburn stays in close to Beach Boy's body and controls the position.
Blackburn won't allow Beach Boy to sweep him here.
Blackburn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blackburn stopping the sweep attempt from Beach Boy.
Blackburn postures up and lands a big shot to Beach Boy's brow.
Blackburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beach Boy is keeping the position for now.
Blackburn stays in close to Beach Boy's body and controls the position.
Beach Boy keeping full guard, as Blackburn tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackburn preventing the sweep.
Blackburn stays in close to Beach Boy's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Beach Boy.
Beach Boy tries for a takedown but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blackburn looking to score a takedown here. Beach Boy is defending well but Blackburn drives through and ends up in Beach Boy's guard.
Blackburn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Beach Boy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackburn defends it easily.
Beach Boy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Blackburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blackburn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy being controlled here, momentarily.
Blackburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Beach Boy keeps moving.
Blackburn sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blackburn won't allow Beach Boy to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blackburn passes Beach Boy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blackburn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach Boy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beach Boy keeping full guard, as Blackburn tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Beach Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackburn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beach Boy throws out the jab.
Beach Boy wants to clinch.
Beach Boy fails with the takedown
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackburn throws out a powerful jab.
No luck for Beach Boy with that takedown attempt.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beach Boy has Blackburn up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach Boy is trying to drag Blackburn to the mat but Blackburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Beach Boy.
Blackburn is trying to trip Beach Boy. He has hold of a leg but Beach Boy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Blackburn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blackburn content to stall in guard here.
Beach Boy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beach Boy can do to turn this around?
Blackburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson Beach Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blackburn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blackburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beach Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blackburn's half guard.
Beach Boy wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is defending well.
Blackburn has his hands clasped together around Beach Boy's back. He's all about the action.
Beach Boy is thwarting Blackburn's attempts to control the position.
Blackburn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beach Boy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beach Boy's back!
Beach Boy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Blackburn is working the ground and pound. Can Beach Boy escape?
Blackburn is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Blackburn gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Blackburn gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Blackburn apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Beach Boy misses the target.
Beach Boy throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Beach Boy.
Blackburn moves out of range of the body kick from Beach Boy.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackburn sizes up Beach Boy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beach Boy throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
A punch combination from Beach Boy misses.
Blackburn lands with a cross.
Beach Boy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blackburn throws out a powerful jab.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beach Boy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beach Boy moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blackburn 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, © Trap House, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Anderson Beach Boy had this to say: 'Ha Ha Ha False laughter to hide the pain!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Edwards (ranked 1726 p4p, 2923 weight class) and Omir Stalingrad (ranked 230 p4p, 375 weight class). Edwards's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Time. Mason Edwards has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omir Stalingrad!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalingrad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edwards decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stalingrad's guard.
Edwards is standing up over Stalingrad. Stalingrad looks to escape but Edwards dives into side control.
Edwards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Edwards is trying to get an arm triangle but Stalingrad is defending well.
Stalingrad is trying to get back to half guard.
Edwards moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalingrad is looking to reverse the position.
Stalingrad keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stalingrad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stalingrad keeps working.
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stalingrad has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stalingrad gets back to half guard.
Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stalingrad tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
Edwards seems to be working for a kimura but Stalingrad defends the submission attempt.
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stalingrad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stalingrad is defending against the submission attempts here by Edwards.
Edwards looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stalingrad manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Edwards keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalingrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalingrad thuds his right hand into Edwards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stalingrad cracks Edwards with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Edwards looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stalingrad finish him?
Edwards is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crack! Stalingrad connects with the perfect overhand right and Edwards falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Stalingrad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omir Stalingrad!
Omir Stalingrad decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rikuto Ryuunosuke (ranked 1290 p4p, 3213 weight class) and Dechlan Tomsett (ranked 150 p4p, 335 weight class). Ryuunosuke comes to the cage accompanied by You Wa Shock. This should be fireworks!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechlan Tomsett!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomsett takes a swing at Ryuunosuke's ribcage but misses.
Ryuunosuke moves into the clinch.
Ryuunosuke drags the fight down to the ground.
Ryuunosuke has his feet on Tomsett's thighs here. He's pushed Tomsett off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tomsett screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
Rikuto Ryuunosuke 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 2287 p4p, 2649 weight class) and Donald Fisher (ranked 249 p4p, 283 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Fisher. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Manson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fisher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Manson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manson!
Manson's coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fisher misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Fisher's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Fisher in side control, throwing shots but Manson defends.
Fisher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fisher wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Fisher working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher lands an elbow.
Fisher trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fisher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fisher trying to control the position but Manson is working away.
Fisher working the ground and pound but Manson is defending the strikes.
Manson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fisher cracks Manson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Manson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Fisher crashes against the mat.
Fisher lands some shots froms side control.
Manson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Manson dodges the ground and pound from Fisher.
Fisher working the ground and pound but Manson is defending the strikes.
Fisher content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fisher lands a nice forearm strike.
Fisher throws a strike aimed at the side of Manson's head but Manson avoids it well.
Fisher working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher working the head with strikes.
Fisher scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Manson to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher working the strikes but Manson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fisher lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Fisher there.
Fisher winds up and cracks Manson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fisher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fisher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fisher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manson is on top in guard.
Fisher working a defensive guard here.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Manson forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to improve his position.
Fisher gets full guard.
Fisher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fisher striking off his back but it's not causing Manson any problems.
Fisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisher, not yet.
Fisher controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Fisher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manson lands a glancing blow to the side of Fisher's head.
Manson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fisher counters with a nice uppercut.
Manson misses with an uppercut
and Fisher counters with a right hand that sends Manson tumbling to the canvas! Can Fisher finish him? He dives into Manson's guard looking to do just that!
Manson is rocked!
Donald Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Manson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisher connects with a couple of short punches.
Fisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisher loads up on a big left hand. Manson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fisher looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Manson can't hide his disappointment, as Fisher celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
Donald Fisher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Connor (ranked 2294 p4p, 1863 weight class) and Volodymyr Pravda (ranked 287 p4p, 231 weight class). Connor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cherub Rock. Pravda has chosen Korobushka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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3 - 0 - 0 |
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158
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Volodymyr Pravda!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pravda counters with a straight right hand.
Connor misses with an uppercut
and Pravda counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Connor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pravda misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pravda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pravda.
A right handed body shot lands from Pravda.
Connor scores with a shot to the side of Pravda's head.
Connor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
Pravda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pravda misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor misses with some punches.
Pravda tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing Pravda back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Connor.
Pravda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connor gets through Pravda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pravda prevents a body shot from Connor.
Pravda working aggressively here.
Pravda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Connor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pravda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Connors head.
Pravda wants the takedown. Connor is fighting it off but Pravda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Connor's guard against the cage.
Pravda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pravda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Connor's guard.
Well, if Pravda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Connor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pravda is working away from the top position though.
Pravda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pravda.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pravda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pravda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pravda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Pravda sits in half guard.
Connor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pravda.
Connor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Connor tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pravda wants to free his trapped foot but Connor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pravda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Connor tries to kick Pravda off in order to stand up. Pravda Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pravda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pravda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Connor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pravda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Pravda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor defending against the ground and pound.
Connor prevents Pravda from improving position.
Connor parries the strikes from Pravda easily there. Pravda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Connor to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pravda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pravda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pravda tries to score with some ground and pound. Connor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pravda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Connor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pravda.
Pravda trying to control the position but Connor is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Pravda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Connor throws an off balance right hand
and Pravda counters with a straight right hand.
Connor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Connor throws a hook but Pravda blocks it.
A jab from Connor misses.
Connor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connor fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Pravda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pravda pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Pravda.
Pravda lands a body punch.
Pravda scores with a shot to the side of Connor's head.
Pravda blocking some punches.
Connor pushes Pravda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pravda misses with the head strike.
Pravda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pravda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Connor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pravda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pravda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pravda backwards.
Pravda misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pravda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pravda lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pravda.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Pravda.
Pravda wants to take the fight to the mat but Connor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Pravda.
Pravda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pravda gets through Connor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pravda takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor lands with a left to the head.
Volodymyr Pravda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Connor misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Connor.
Pravda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Connor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Connor lands a body shot.
Pravda lands a hook that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Pravda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Connor's elbow.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pravda backwards.
Connor misses with a body punch.
Connor lands with a right to the head.
Pravda lands a shot to the body.
Connor lands a right hand.
Pravda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pravda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pravda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pravda prevents a body shot from Connor.
Connor blocking some punches.
A short right from Connor on the inside.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Pravda.
A body shot lands from Connor.
Pravda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Connor.
Connor tries to work over Pravda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pravda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Connor prevents it.
Greg Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Pravda.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
Pravda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Connor or not.
Pravda blocking some punches.
Connor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Connor misses with a body punch.
Connor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connor misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Connor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Connor scores with a hook to the body.
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Connor misses with some punches.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pravda wants to take the fight to the mat but Connor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pravda working aggressively here.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pravda fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor lands a left hand.
Pravda blocking some punches.
Pravda lands an uppercut.
Pravda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Pravda tries to work over Connor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Pravda.
Pravda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Connor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Connor misses with some punches.
Connor struggles to land a body shot inside as Pravda controls his hands.
Pravda blocking some punches.
Pravda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pravda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pravda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connor keeps working.
Pravda throwing strikes but Connor manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Connor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Connor cracks Pravda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pravda was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
A countering left hand to the body from Pravda misses.
Connor throws a jab but it's blocked by Pravda.
A countering left hand to the body from Pravda misses.
Connor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pravdas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Connor throws a jab when Pravda was well out of range.
A jab from Connor misses.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Pravda is just out of range.
A jab from Connor misses.
Pravda slips under a jab from Connor.
Pravda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Connor.
Pravda fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pravda looks to land a left hand but Connor moved out of range nicely.
Greg Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Pravda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pravda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connor misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Connor misses its intended target.
Pravda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Connor throws a hook but Pravda blocks it.
Pravda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pravda. Connor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connor swings for the body but Pravda moves out of range.
Pravda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connor.
Connor misses with a looping right.
Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Connor.
Greg Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
Connor throws a shot to the body.
Connor throws a lazy uppercut
and Pravda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pravda is nestled in close to Connor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pravda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pravda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pravda is trying to control. Connor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pravda.
Pravda throws a strike but Connor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pravda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Connor pulls Pravda in close to prevent any damage.
Pravda throws a big elbow that misses.
Pravda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor keeping moving, preventing Pravda from controlling successfully.
Pravda stays in close to Connor's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pravda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pravda shoots in and gets a takedown into Connor's guard.
Pravda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pravda stops Connor from standing up.
Pravda throws a big right hand that misses.
Pravda looking to sit in guard and control but Connor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pravda is on top in guard.
Connor keeping moving, preventing Pravda from controlling successfully.
Pravda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pravda trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Pravda stopping the sweep attempt from Connor.
Pravda landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Connor 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Connor!
Our winner, Greg Connor, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Wieczorek (ranked 1324 p4p, 1527 weight class) and Willy Mataitai (ranked 186 p4p, 207 weight class). Wieczorek's entrance music is Kryzesimir Debski - Husaria Ginie. A fine choice. Lukasz Wieczorek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Willy Mataitai's chin.
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3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Wieczorek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mataitai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mataitai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wieczorek staying out of range there.
Mataitai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mataitai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wieczorek under the eye.
It looks like Lukasz Wieczorek has been cut.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Wieczorek.
Mataitai has Wieczorek up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wieczorek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wieczorek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mataitai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mataitai lands with a right to the head.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wieczorek lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wieczorek misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mataitai.
Wieczorek blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wieczorek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mataitai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
Mataitai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
Wieczorek prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Wieczorek misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai blocking some punches.
Wieczorek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mataitai has a couple of punches blocked by Wieczorek.
Mataitai working hard to break the clinch.
Wieczorek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wieczorek has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Wieczorek lands a nice shot to the body.
Mataitai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wieczorek has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Nice body punch from Mataitai.
Mataitai swings wildly with an uppercut but Wieczorek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wieczorek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
Wieczorek lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mataitai breaks from the clinch.
Wieczorek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Mataitai misses.
It looked like Wieczorek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut
and Wieczorek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wieczorek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mataitai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
Wieczorek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mataitai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mataitai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Wieczorek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mataitai closes the distance and clinches.
Mataitai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wieczorek throws the left hand but Mataitai avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
A quick step to the side and Wieczorek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wieczorek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mataitai checks it well.
Wieczorek misses with a straight left.
Mataitai is looking to clinch.
Wieczorek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mataitai throws the left hand but Wieczorek avoids the punch easily.
Mataitai throws a hook but Wieczorek blocks it.
It looked like Wieczorek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wieczorek moves away.
Mataitai misses with a hook
enabling Wieczorek to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wieczorek throws out the jab.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Wieczorek counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Mataitai has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lukasz Wieczorek!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lukasz Wieczorek waved his t-shirt featuring © Trap House's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 735 p4p, 942 weight class) and Orvar Odd Lodinkinni (ranked 103 p4p, 130 weight class). Lodinkinni comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Secret Garden - Nocturne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lodinkinni.
It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Lodinkinni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lodinkinni misses with a body punch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lodinkinni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lodinkinni misses with a head kick.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lodinkinni throws out the jab.
Phoenix closes the distance and pushes Lodinkinni back into the cage.
Lodinkinni wants to get back to striking at distance but Phoenix won't allow it.
Lodinkinni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix tries to work over Lodinkinni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Lodinkinni can't break the clinch.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lodinkinni looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lodinkinni blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix decides to pull guard.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phoenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix looking for a guillotine here but Lodinkinni defends easily.
Lodinkinni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phoenix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lodinkinni has managed to get both his arms back between Phoenix's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodinkinni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phoenix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lodinkinni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lodinkinni is looking to stand up but Phoenix won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lodinkinni being controlled here momentarily.
Lodinkinni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Phoenix is trying to keep Lodinkinni in close.
Phoenix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lodinkinni defends well.
Phoenix pulls Lodinkinni in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phoenix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lodinkinni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phoenix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phoenix is really struggling to control Lodinkinni but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lodinkinni misses with a looping left.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lodinkinni connects with a jab.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lodinkinni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Lodinkinni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lodinkinni misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodinkinni manages to avoid it.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Lodinkinni misses its intended target.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodinkinni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lodinkinni throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodinkinni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lodinkinni misses with a double jab
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Lodinkinni and move into the clinch.
Phoenix punishes Lodinkinni's body with a nice straight punch.
Lodinkinni throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lodinkinni throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Lodinkinni manages to avoid it.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lodinkinni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lodinkinni throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lodinkinni has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lodinkinni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodinkinni was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lodinkinni doesn't seem phased though.
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 kick misses from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix 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.
Phoenix cracks Lodinkinni with a good jab.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lodinkinni misses the shot to the body.
Lodinkinni digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
Lodinkinni connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Lodinkinni throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Lodinkinni misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Lodinkinni looking to stall.
Lodinkinni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lodinkinni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodinkinni breaks the clinch.
Lodinkinni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodinkinni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Lodinkinni misses
and Phoenix moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lodinkinni smiles and moves away.
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the body from Lodinkinni misses
and Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Lodinkinni fails to land.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
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.
Lodinkinni tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lodinkinni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Lodinkinni and move into the clinch.
Lodinkinni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lodinkinni misses with a head kick.
Lodinkinni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Lodinkinni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phoenix wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lodinkinni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Lodinkinni misses.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodinkinni swinging wildly here.
Lodinkinni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lodinkinni has time to react.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lodinkinni defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Lodinkinni misses with a head kick.
Lodinkinni misses with a double jab
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Lodinkinni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Lodinkinni's head but Lodinkinni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodinkinni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Lodinkinni ducked under it nicely.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lodinkinni's efforts to push away.
Lodinkinni breaks the clinch.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
Lodinkinni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Lodinkinni throws a lazy head kick
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lodinkinni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lodinkinni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Lodinkinni throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lodinkinni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lodinkinni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lodinkinni throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Lodinkinni and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Lodinkinni misses with a head kick.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Lodinkinni with an uppercut!
Phoenix thuds a left hand into Lodinkinni's body.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lodinkinni.
A head kick misses from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Lodinkinni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lodinkinni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix slips a jab from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix gets through Lodinkinni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix is trying to pull guard but Lodinkinni has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodinkinni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodinkinni blocking some punches.
Lodinkinni breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Lodinkinni misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lodinkinni thinking.
Lodinkinni throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodinkinni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lodinkinni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lodinkinni looks to throw a body kick
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lodinkinni is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Good standup being displayed there by Lodinkinni as he connects with a hook.
Lodinkinni throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lodinkinni lands with an overhand left.
Lodinkinni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lodinkinni throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Lodinkinni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lodinkinni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodinkinni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodinkinni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lodinkinni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodinkinni manages to avoid it.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lodinkinni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phoenix finds it's way round the side to connect with Lodinkinni's head.
Phoenix slips a jab from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lodinkinni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lodinkinni looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodinkinni throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lodinkinni misses with a two punch combination.
Lodinkinni throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Lodinkinni tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Lodinkinni misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lodinkinni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Lodinkinni throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lodinkinni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodinkinni is trying to break free.
Lodinkinni breaks from the clinch.
Lodinkinni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lodinkinni looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lodinkinni swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Lodinkinni misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix takes the fight into the clinch.
Lodinkinni tries to stall but Phoenix uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Phoenix.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodinkinni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lodinkinni can do to turn this around?
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lodinkinni's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix is trying to pull guard but Lodinkinni has him pressed against the cage.
Lodinkinni tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Lodinkinni misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Lodinkinni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Lodinkinni does no damage.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Lodinkinni saw that one coming.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Lodinkinni saw that one coming.
Lodinkinni looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodinkinni swinging wildly here.
Lodinkinni throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Lodinkinni's shoulder, as Lodinkinni tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodinkinni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Lodinkinni breaks away and moves out of range.
Lodinkinni misses with a jab to the body
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix cracks Lodinkinni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lodinkinni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick by Lodinkinni misses
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Lodinkinni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Lodinkinni throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Lodinkinni misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Lodinkinni pushes him off.
Lodinkinni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodinkinni throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lodinkinni. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Lodinkinni moves out of range.
Lodinkinni throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Lodinkinni breaks away and moves out of range.
Lodinkinni needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Lodinkinni misses with a series of wild punches.
Lodinkinni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Lodinkinni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lodinkinni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodinkinni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodinkinni moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lodinkinni scores with a nice strike.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodinkinni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phoenix has time to react.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lodinkinni is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Phoenix has Lodinkinni pressed against the cage, preventing Lodinkinni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Lodinkinni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix gets through Lodinkinni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lodinkinni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Lodinkinni blocks it.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix retains his light heavyweight title!
Blake Phoenix 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Manco Unknown (ranked 733 p4p, 742 weight class) and First Name (ranked 100 p4p, 102 weight class). Unknown comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone. Name is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Havana. Manco Unknown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Manco Unknown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Name!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Unknown.
Jab, jab by Unknown - just one landing.
Unknown throws the left hand but Name avoids the punch easily.
Unknown throws a hook to the side of Name's head but Name sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unknown takes a swing at Name's ribcage but misses.
Unknown misses with the combination.
Name looks to land a combination but Unknown avoids it well.
Name scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Manco Unknown has been cut.
Unknown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Name misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Unknown.
It looks like First Name has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown misses with an uppercut
and Name counters with a stiff right hand.
Name lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown throws a body punch but Name moves out of range.
Unknown ducks under a wild hook from Name.
A counter left hand to the body from Unknown misses its target.
Unknown lands a nice shot that snaps Name's head back.
Unknown throws a jab when Name was well out of range.
Name unleashes a big counter combination but Unknown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Name doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Unknown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Name.
Name looks to land a right hand but Unknown moved out of range.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Name was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Name moves forwards but Unknown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown with a jab.
Unknown connects with a body shot that sends Name's belly button to the back.
Unknown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Name.
Unknown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Unknown cracks Name with a good jab.
 Name is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Name counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Name looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Name on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Name is still on wobbly legs! Can Unknown finish him?
A slow jab from Name misses its intended target.
Unknown cracks Name with a hook to the temple - Name is on wobbly legs here! Unknown swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Name falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Unknown wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Manco Unknown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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