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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ma Moru (ranked 1391 p4p, 2204 weight class) and Caio Bottura (ranked 163 p4p, 236 weight class). Moru comes to the cage accompanied by Stand Up. Bottura has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ma Moru! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 29 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moru doesn't seem phased though. Bottura misses with a jab to the body
and Moru counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Moru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moru circles away quickly and effectively. Moru connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bottura blocks a jab. Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Moru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura. Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bottura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Bottura. Moru throws a body kick that misses. Moru throws a leg kick and Bottura counters by clinching up. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Bottura jumps into guard, dragging Moru to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Moru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bottura trying to keep a closed guard but Moru is proving a slippery customer.
Bottura has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Moru doesn't defend quickly enough and Bottura has managed to lock this one up! Can Moru escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bottura on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Bottura! An out of breath Caio Bottura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brixton (ranked 1893 p4p, 917 weight class) and Esa Kettu (ranked 230 p4p, 119 weight class). Brixton comes into the arena with JJBA: Diamond is Unbreakable blaring out of the sound system. Esa Kettu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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179 cm 35 156 29 - 19 - 2 |
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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 29 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Brixton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 20 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Kettu! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target. Brixton scores with a leg kick.
Kettu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Brixton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kettu throws a sloppy body shot
and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kettu throws a leg kick and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kettu, as that shot connected.
Kettu with a hook. A low kick from Kettu is predictable there and Brixton counters with a low kick, right behind Kettu 's knee. Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kettu throws a wild body kick that Brixton sees coming a mile off. Kettu checks a leg kick nicely. Brixton needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there. Brixton moves out of range of the strikes. Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Brixton counters with a leg kick. Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kettu tries to work over Brixton's front leg with a kick but Brixton checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kettu misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Brixton misses its target. Kettu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brixton to score with a decent uppercut. Brixton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Kettu stuns Brixton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Brixton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Brixton is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jab from Kettu. A kick lands to the mid section there for Kettu. Brixton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kettu. Kettu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brixton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab. Brixton jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Danny Brixton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away. Kettu scores with a punch to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Kettu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brixton's sensitive parts. Kettu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brixton rather than just go for the knockout. Brixton keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brixton blocks a jab. Kettu moves out of range as Brixton strikes. Kettu throws out a counter right but Brixton avoids it with no problem. Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab. Brixton drops his hands momentarily and Kettu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Brixton keeps the fight on the outside. Kettu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch. Kettu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brixton is able to avoid easily. Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kettu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Brixton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kettu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kettu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Kettu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kettu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brixton under the eye. Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab. A little feinted left hand from Brixton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brixton. Kettu throws a hook to the side of Brixton's head but Brixton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Brixton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kettu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu. Kettu misses with a kick to the body and Brixton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Kettu tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target. Brixton moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab. Brixton lands with an uppercut that bounces Kettu off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A shot to the body from Kettu misses and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kettu throws a lazy uppercut
letting Brixton counter with a right hand. Kettu thows a leg kick but Brixton checks it and Brixton counters with a good low kick that Kettu was not able to check. Kettu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Excellent takedown into side control there by Kettu. Brixton is looking to regain half guard here but Kettu keeps moving and retains side control. Kettu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Kettu working the ground and pound. Kettu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brixton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Kettu dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Brixton avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Brixton throws a hook but Kettu blocks it. Kettu misses with a body punch
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand. Brixton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A shot to the liver by Brixton. Beautiful body shot. Kettu looks to land a body kick but Brixton moved away. Kettu misses with a hook. Brixton ducked under it nicely. Brixton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kettu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brixton. Nice body punch from Kettu. Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it. Kettu feints a counter leg kick. Kettu sizes up Brixton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kettu swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kettu lands with an overhand left. Kettu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kettu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Brixton as Kettu shoots in. A jab lands there for Kettu. We've been informed that Kettu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away. Brixton misses with a body kick. Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick. Brixton needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there. Brixton throws a shot to the body.
Kettu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Kettu misses. A good leg kick by Brixton. Kettu is looking to slow Brixton down with leg kicks. Kettu lands with a straight right. Brixton didn't see that one coming. Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brixton lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
and Brixton counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away. Kettu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Brixton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu. Brixton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Brixton jabs at Kettu's body. Kettu jabs at Brixton's body. Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kettu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brixton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kettu lands with an uppercut that bounces Brixton off the cage and back into range. Kettu lands a jab to Brixton's midsection. Kettu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range enabling Brixton to counter with a crisp jab. Kettu throws a wild body kick that Brixton sees coming a mile off. Kettu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrixton. A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Brixton does a little dance to reset his feet. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brixton.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kettu tries to land a body kick and Brixton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brixton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kettu. Brixton misses with a low kick. Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Brixton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Brixton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kettu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Brixton misses with an uppercut. Nice uppercut there from Kettu. Kettu misses with a right hand and Brixton counters with a left to the body. Kettu shoots in but no luck this time. Brixton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kettu looks for the body kick but Brixton saw that one coming. Brixton is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kettu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Brixton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kettu has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kettu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brixton counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kettu is breathing heavily. Kettu misses with a looping left. Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu misses with a looping right. Kettu throws an off balance right hand
and Brixton counters with a good low kick that Kettu was not able to check. Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
and Brixton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kettu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brixton. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kettu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brixton can pounce on him.
Kettu misses with a left hand and Brixton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target. Brixton slips a straight right by Kettu. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Kettu keeps Brixton at a distance using the push kick. Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot. Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kettu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Brixton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kettu works Brixton's body with a nice hook. Kettu cracks a nice hook into Brixton's ribs. Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brixton takes a shot right to the bread basket. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kettu - that will leave a mark!
A head kick by Kettu misses and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kettu walks into a stiff left hand from Brixton. Kettu is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kettu misses the shot to the body. Brixton throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it. Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kettu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kettu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Brixton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Kettu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brixton counters with a huge head kick that drops Kettu! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Brixton! Danny Brixton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Kubota (ranked 417 p4p, 333 weight class) and Yung Hung Dong (ranked 23 p4p, 18 weight class). Kubota comes to the cage accompanied by Devilman No Uta (1972). Yung Hung Dong has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 24 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Kubota! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yung Hung Dong! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kubota lands a lovely overhand right. A slapping leg kick lands for Kubota.
Kubota scores with a hook. Dong is looking to clinch. Kubota misses the jab. Kubota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kubota throws a front kick aimed at Dong's knee but Dong avoids it well. Kubota goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kubota walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kubota has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Kubota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dong pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dong tries to score with a low kick but Kubota moves his leg out of the way. Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kubota connects with an inside leg kick. Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kubota takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This has been an exciting period of action! Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota avoids the body shot from Dong.
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A shot to the liver by Dong. Beautiful body shot. Kubota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dong clinches. Kubota misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kubota scores with a hook to the body. Kubota blocks a body shot from Dong. Kubota scores with a shoulder strike. Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kubota misses with a body punch.
Dong breaks the clinch.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming. Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Dong misses with a body kick. Dong misses with an uppercut. Kubota saw that one coming. Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kubota drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kubota. A punch lands to the side of Dong 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kubota throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range. Dong looks to land a body kick but Kubota moved away. Dong throws a low kick but Kubota moves out of range easily. Dong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kubota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dong scrambles back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice hook. A big left from Kubota misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kubota. Kubota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kubota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kubota misses with a hook. Dong slips a jab from Kubota. Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Dong misses with a body kick. Kubota misses the shot to the body. Dong tries to land a front kick but Kubota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kubota lands with a shot to the body. Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong checks a leg kick nicely. Dong throws a half hearted mid kick. Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota misses with a looping right. Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota. Kubota throws out a leg kick but Dong moves out of range and Kubota only half commits. Kubota connects with the punch. Dong misses with a looping left. Dong misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kubota scores with a nice body kick.
Kubota is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Kubota connects with a jab. Kubota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kubota misses with a straight right. Kubota avoids a low kick by using good footwork. It looked like Kubota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dong slips a straight right by Kubota. Dong tries to land a leg kick but Kubota saw it coming and moves away.
Kubota walks into a left hand. Kubota missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kubota takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dong misses with a looping left. Kubota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. An inside leg kick lands from Kubota. Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big left from Kubota misses. Kubota tried to score with a low kick but Dong checks it. Dong scores with a leg kick.
Kubota throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily. Dong looks to land a right hand but Kubota moved out of range. 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! Kubota throws a chopping leg kick but Dong manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Dong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dong lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by Kubota. Kubota feints and then cracks Dong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong down. Dong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kubota. Kubota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kubota, as that shot connected.
Kubota moves into range and connects with a jab. Dong blocks a jab. Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts. Kubota misses with a straight right. A clash of legs there as Kubota blocks the low kick. Kubota throws a big shot that misses. Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it. A big left from Dong misses. Kubota misses with a looping left. And Dong responds with a good body kick, but Kubota manages to step out the way in time. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dong throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range. Dong moves into the clinch. Kubota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kubota throws a chopping leg kick but Dong manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Dong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Yung Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kubota tries to score with a low kick but Dong moves his leg out of the way. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Kubota is looking to slow Dong down with leg kicks. Crunch! Dong slams his shin into Kubota's torso. Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Good exchange - Kubota coming out on top. Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kubota. Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick. Kubota walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Dong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota. Kubota slips a jab from Dong. A slapping leg kick lands for Kubota.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dong throws a low kick, looking for Kubota's leg but Kubota calmly moves out of range. Kubota swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kubota misses with an uppercut. Dong throws a half hearted mid kick. Dong moves out of range of the strikes. Kubota throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily. Some bone on bone action there as Kubota checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dong misses with a low kick as Kubota jumps back. Kubota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dong at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dong gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kubota makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dong really felt that one! Kubota misses with a looping left. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dong! But no joy. Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong is trying to counter with his kicks. Dong lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Kubota misses its intended target. Kubota throws a jab when Dong was well out of range. Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around? Dong takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Dong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dong 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. A clash of legs there as Kubota blocks the low kick. Kubota takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses. Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Kubota misses with a hook. Kubota misses the jab. Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Dong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong. Kubota cracks Dong with an open hand slap. Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Dong connects with a right hand. Kubota shakes it off. Kubota cracks Dong with an open hand slap. Dong moves out of range as Kubota throws a body kick.
Dong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kubota connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dong staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kubota counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dong's knee momentarily. Kubota moves out of range of the strikes. Dong misses with a low kick.
Takeru Kubota is winning the standup battle so far. Kubota is looking to score with low kicks. Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away. Dong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong slips under a jab from Kubota. Dong throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily. Kubota motions for Dong to come forward. Kubota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dong throws out a counter right but Kubota avoids it with no problem. Kubota throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it. Dong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kubota misses the shot to the body. Kubota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dong doesn't seem bothered though. Kubota swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong. Kubota with a jab. Kubota misses with a looping left. Dong tries to land a front kick but Kubota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Decent striking displayed by Dong there. Kubota lands with a straight right. Dong didn't see that one coming. Kubota takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet. Dong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range. Kubota lands a body shot.
A big right from Kubota misses. Dong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota is looking to counter punch. Dong pushes Kubota away with a front kick. Kubota misses with an uppercut. Kubota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Dong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Kubota cracks Dong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kubota will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Kubota checks the leg kick. Dong jabs Kubota right on the nose. Kubota blinks but takes it well. Kubota is looking to chop away at Dong's legs. Dong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big right from Kubota misses. Dong blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dong slips a straight right by Kubota. Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dong. Dong throws a leg kick that misses. Kubota takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dong looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range. Kubota checks a low kick from Dong. Dong misses the shot to the body. Dong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kubota motions for Dong to come forward. Kubota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dong lands a slapping body shot.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Kubota moved away. Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong. Kubota lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kubota takes one to the side of the head.
Dong misses with a straight left. Dong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kubota checks a leg kick nicely. Kubota moves out of range of the body kick. Kubota tries to work over Dong's front leg with a kick but Dong checks it. Kubota backing away here, and Dong unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kubota lands a jab to Dong's midsection. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kubota is out of range. Dong with a nice calf kick. Jab, jab by Dong - just one landing. Kubota throws a low kick but Dong moves out of range easily. Kubota on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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 Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod. 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! Kubota lands a jab to the head.
Dong slips a straight right by Kubota. Kubota thuds a left hand into Dong's body. Kubota tries to move into range but Dong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Dong misses with a looping left. As Dong backs away, Kubota returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Dong throws a nice outside leg kick. Kubota moves away from the strike by Dong. Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dong lands with a nice body kick. Dong throws a wild body kick that Kubota sees coming a mile off. Kubota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Dong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kubota throws a solid leg kick but Dong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kubota. Kubota looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range. Dong blocks a leg kick. A little jabbing left from Dong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kubota misses with a looping left. Kubota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dong is out of range and Kubota settles back down. Kubota looks to land a body kick but Dong moved away. Dong thuds his shin into the meat of Kubota's side. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota. Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kubota misses with a straight left. A clash of legs there as Dong blocks the low kick. Kubota cracks a nice hook into Dong's ribs. Kubota throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range. Dong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Dong. Dong slips a jab from Kubota. Dong throws a chopping leg kick but Kubota manages to avoid taking any serious damage. It looked like Kubota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kubota throws a low kick but Dong moves out of range easily. Dong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dong on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kubota throws a hook but Dong blocks it. Dong checks a low kick from Kubota. Kubota throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily. Dong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dong avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Dong cracks Kubota with a good jab. Kubota moves out of range of the body kick from Dong.
It looked like Kubota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. 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! Kubota misses with a looping left. Yung Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kubota takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses. Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot. Kubota throws a front kick aimed at Dong's knee but Dong avoids it well. Kubota connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dong momentarily.
Kubota throws a nice inside leg kick. Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kubota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kubota swings away with a leg kick that misses. Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kubota lands with a cross. Dong looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range. Kubota moves away from the strike by Dong. Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Dong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kubota slips a jab from Dong. Dong scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kubota thuds a left hand into Dong's body. Kubota throws a push kick but Dong slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kubota tests Dong's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dong throws a solid leg kick but Kubota takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dong. Kubota throws a half hearted mid kick. And Dong responds with a good body kick, but Kubota manages to step out the way in time. Dong missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Kubota was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dong. Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it. Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota. Dong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Dong throws a head kick that misses. The crowd cheers as Dong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kubota doesn't seem phased though. Dong with a hook. Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong. Kubota throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kubota throws a head kick that misses. Kubota blocks a head kick by Dong.
Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dong moves in looking to clinch but Kubota pushes him off. Dong 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. Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dong moves away from the strike by Kubota. A nice leg kick lands there from Kubota. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dong ducks under a wild hook from Kubota. Kubota throws a push kick but Dong slaps the foot to one side. Decent striking displayed by Dong there. Dong throws a leg kick but Kubota sees it coming and moves out of range. Dong looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely. Kubota is looking to counter punch. Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dong with a nice calf kick. Dong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kubota lands a nice looking body shot.
Kubota lands with a nice body punch. Dong misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick. Kubota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dong in his tracks. Kubota scores with a nice strike. Good work by Kubota as he checks the leg kick.
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 Takeru Kubota. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kubota, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kubota! A very excited looking Takeru Kubota rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monte Cassino (ranked 795 p4p, 893 weight class) and Zhan Dhelan (ranked 103 p4p, 111 weight class). Cassino comes to the cage accompanied by Andrea Bocelli - Con Te Partiro. Monte Cassino had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Monte Cassino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zhan Dhelan! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dhelan avoids the head kick by Cassino.
Dhelan throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily. Dhelan checks a leg kick. Cassino scores with a jab. Dhelan shoots for a takedown but Cassino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dhelan swings widly with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cassino connects with a solid leg kick. Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt. Cassino with a hook. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhelan. Dhelan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhan Dhelan. A swing and a miss from Cassino. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cassino misses with a combination
and Dhelan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cassino! This has been an exciting period of action! Cassino tries to bench press Dhelan off him but Dhelan keeps the position. Cassino prevents Dhelan from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dhelan tries for a kimura but Cassino is defending well. Dhelan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Dhelan trying to control the position but Cassino is working away. Dhelan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Dhelan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Cassino is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dhelan is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cassino is not content to let Dhelan control the position. Cassino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Cassino is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Dhelan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cassino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Cassino wants to control but Dhelan postures up. Dhelan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cassino, who protects the arm well. Dhelan wants to control but Cassino is keeping him busy. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Cassino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Dhelan shoots in but no luck this time. Dhelan shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassino sprawls well. He's pushed Dhelan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cassino is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhelan.
Cassino is trying to stand up here but Dhelan is controlling him well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Cassino dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Cassino scores with a punch to the head. Dhelan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cassino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Dhelan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dhelan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range. Cassino defending well as Dhelan loads up on a big left hand. Dhelan scores with a sloppy right hand. Cassino should have avoided that one. Dhelan works the jab nicely. Nice sprawl there from Cassino as Dhelan shoots in. A leg kick checked by Dhelan. Dhelan misses with a body shot.
Cassino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cassino wants it to stay on the feet. Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Cassino cracks Dhelan with an open hand slap. Cassino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Cassino scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cassino lands with a good body shot. Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cassino misses the jab. Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhelan. Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Dhelan ducks down to avoid it. Cassino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice sprawl there from Cassino as Dhelan shoots in. Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhan Dhelan. Cassino cracks Dhelan with a right hand to the side of the head. Dhelan misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cassino throws a big shot that misses. Cassino throws a low kick but Dhelan avoids it. Nice sprawl there from Cassino as Dhelan shoots in. Dhelan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cassino throws a low kick but Dhelan avoids it. Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Cassino lunges at Dhelan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dhelan's hand. Dhelan just misses with a punch to the body.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick. Dhelan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Dhelan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dhelan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Dhelan swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino feinted there with a counter leg kick. Dhelan shoots in looking for a takedown. Cassino tries to sprawl out of it but Dhelan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cassino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dhelan misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dhelan. Cassino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt. Dhelan slips under a jab. Dhelan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cassino avoids it really well and circles away. Dhelan dives in and grabs Cassino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cassino pushes down on Dhelan's head and hops out. Dhelan moves out of range of the strikes. Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dhelan can do to turn this around? Cassino throws a leg kick but Dhelan sees it coming and moves out of range. Dhelan shoots for a takedown but Cassino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cassino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dhelans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jab from Dhelan. Cassino moves into range and connects with a jab. Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhelan.
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dhelan moves into range and connects with a jab. Dhelan shoots in for a takedown but Cassino shows good takedown defense. Dhelan slips under a jab from Cassino.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Cassino as Dhelan shoots in. Cassino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dhelan. Dhelan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Dhelan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A quick step to the side and Cassino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Cassino throws a head kick that half lands.
Cassino scores with a hook. Dhelan ducks under a wild hook from Cassino. A head kick misses from Cassino. Dhelan throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range. Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino. Dhelan defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand. Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dhelan in his tracks. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dhelan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cassino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dhelan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Dhelan passes Cassino's left leg - he's now in half guard. Cassino tries to roll over but Dhelan keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dhelan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Cassino gets back to full guard.
Dhelan prevents Cassino from getting back to his feet. Dhelan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cassino holds on and takes a little breather. Cassino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Cassino 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! A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino. Cassino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Dhelan shoots in and drives through. Cassino sprawls well. An attempted straight right counter from Cassino misses the target. Donk. Cassino catches Dhelan right on the button with a cross. Cassino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dhelan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt. A big left from Cassino misses. Dhelan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhan Dhelan. Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dhelan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dhelan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Dhelan's front leg but catches the back leg as Dhelan tries to avoid it. Dhelan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dhelan shoots in and drives through. Cassino sprawls well. Cassino with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cassino connects with a right hand. Dhelan shakes it off. Good leg kick by Cassino. Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dhelan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Cassino connects with a looping right hand.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Dhelan is out of range. Nice defenses there by Cassino. A big right from Dhelan misses. Cassino throws a jab when Dhelan was well out of range. Dhelan missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dhelan shoots in but Cassino avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dhelan digs a good hook to Cassino's body.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dhelan checks a leg kick nicely. Nice sprawl there from Cassino as Dhelan shoots in. Cassino is looking to slow Dhelan down with leg kicks. Dhelan dives in for a single leg takedown but Cassino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dhelan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range. Cassino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Cassino cracks Dhelan with an open hand slap. This has been an exciting period of action! Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Dhelan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dhelan on the side of the head. Dhelan takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses. Cassino is looking to chop away at Dhelan's legs. Dhelan takes one to the chin there. A clash of legs there as Dhelan blocks the low kick. Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhelan. Dhelan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cassino defends it well. A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino. A big right from Cassino misses. Cassino misses with a leg kick. Dhelan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Cassino misses with an uppercut. A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino. Dhelan misses with a hook. Dhelan ducks right into an uppercut from Cassino. Nice jab there from Cassino. Dhelan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Dhelan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Dhelan's shoulder, as Dhelan tries to avoid the shot. Dhelan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cassino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dhelan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Dhelan tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dhelan in his tracks. Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far. Cassino jabs at Dhelan's body. A slow jab from Dhelan misses its intended target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cassino on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Dhelan slips the punch. Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dhelan. Cassino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dhelan under the eye. Dhelan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab. Cassino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Dhelan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Zhan Dhelan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dhelan throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily. Cassino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassino scores with a jab to the head.
Dhelan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Dhelan throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily. Dhelan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dhelan. Dhelan slips under a jab from Cassino. It seemed like Dhelan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cassino misses with an uppercut. Dhelan saw that one coming. Dhelan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dhelan. No luck for Dhelan with that takedown attempt. Cassino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dhelan shoots in looking for a takedown but Cassino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhelan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cassino misses the jab. Cassino throws a big shot that misses. Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dhelan shoots in for a double leg but Cassino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dhelan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cassino defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cassino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino! Monte Cassino thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 382 p4p, 1073 weight class) and Morgan Wade (ranked 48 p4p, 139 weight class). Wade comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Bleeding kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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188 cm 27 162 11 - 5 - 1 |
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175 cm 39 163 34 - 24 - 3 |
Great wrestler 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 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 34 - 24 - 3, fighting out of New York, Morgan Wade! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wade with a nice cross. Reinikainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reinikainen scrambles back to his feet. Wade lands with a hook. Reinikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Reinikainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wade tries to avoid it but Reinikainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wade to the ground. Wade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Reinikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving. Wade misses with a leg kick and Reinikainen counters with a nice double leg into guard. Reinikainen lands a couple of digs. Wade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reinikainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wade trying to control the position here. Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses. Reinikainen 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. This has been an exciting period of action! Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Wade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reinikainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round. Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses. Reinikainen throws an elbow that misses. Wade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reinikainen's guard. Nice move by Wade! Reinikainen wants to sweep here but Wade controlling him for the moment. Reinikainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reinikainen working for a triangle but Wade defends it easily.
Wade wants to control from the top but Reinikainen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wade stopping the sweep attempt from Reinikainen. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reinikainen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wade stacks Reinikainen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wade! Reinikainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Wade working away. Reinikainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Wade decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reinikainen to his feet. Wade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wade throws a series of punches but Reinikainen moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Morgan Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Reinikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jab by Reinikainen. Morgan Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wade throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range. Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Decent striking displayed by Wade there. Wade scores with a push kick. Reinikainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wade's head. Wade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some bone on bone action there as Wade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A head kick from Wade lands but Reinikainen takes it in his stride. Reinikainen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wade on his heels. He'll look to pass Wade's guard now, I'm sure. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Reinikainen looking to sit in guard and control but Wade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Reinikainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Reinikainen trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reinikainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Reinikainen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wade has picked Reinikainen up and slammed him! Reinikainen can't keep hold of the triangle and Wade manages to pass to side control! Reinikainen is trying to get back to half guard. Reinikainen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wade off and has taken his back! Reinikainen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Reinikainen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Reinikainen missing with punches from the back. Reinikainen not allowing Wade to control his hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morgan Wade will probably get the nod. That's time! Reinikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Reinikainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wade scores with a hook. Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wade. Wade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinikainen scores with a jab. Wade acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Good work by Reinikainen as he checks the leg kick. Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown. Sloppy strikes from Wade. Those never looked like landing. Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Reinikainen staying out of range there. Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Reinikainen with the inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wade looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range. Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wade checks the leg kick. A left and a right from Reinikainen both land. Nice combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen. Wade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reinikainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Reinikainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Wade throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily. Reinikainen thumps Wade with a low kick. Wade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reinikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Wade's leg. Wade is trying to keep his angry face on. Wade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reinikainen under the eye. A low kick lands for Wade.
Wade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wade. Reinikainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wade manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses. Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing. Wade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Reinikainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wade's guard. Reinikainen winds up and cracks Wade with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reinikainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Wade is controlling Reinikainen's position as best he can from this difficult position. Reinikainen slips a nice elbow through Wade's hands, connecting with Wade's forehead. This has been an exciting period of action! Reinikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Reinikainen is working for a kimura but Wade is defending it quite comfortably.
Wade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen. Wade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wade trying to hold on to Reinikainen's head to control him but Reinikainen postures up.
Reinikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Wade is holding on for dear life with his legs. Wade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen. Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Reinikainen working over Wade with some ground and pound. Wade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Reinikainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Wade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen winds up and cracks Wade with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Reinikainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reinikainen. Wade controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reinikainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Wade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Wade controlling the position for now. Reinikainen throwing shots but Wade is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! Wade misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Reinikainen misses. Reinikainen scores with a kick to the body.
Reinikainen blocks a jab. Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wade. Wade connects with the punch. Reinikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reinikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Wade is out of range. Wade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Reinikainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wade throws a right and a left that both miss. Reinikainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Wade now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes. Wade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Morgan Wade seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reinikainen tries to work over Wade's front leg with a kick but Wade checks it. Wade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Wade scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade. Reinikainen scores with a hook to the body. Wade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reinikainen eats them both and turns towards Wade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A slow jab from Wade misses its intended target. Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw. Wade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. No joy there for Wade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch. Reinikainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Reinikainen slips a straight right by Wade. Reinikainen lands a nice looking body kick. Reinikainen lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A jab lands there for Reinikainen. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reinikainen throws a front kick that sends Wade stumbling back into the cage. Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Wade. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reinikainen, as that shot connected.
Reinikainen lands a head shot. Wade scores with a hook. Reinikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wade throws a head kick that misses and Reinikainen counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reinikainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wade is fending him off so far but Reinikainen persists. Nope, Wade circles away and we're back to standing. Wade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Wade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wade takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses. Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A lazy left from Wade finds it's target. Wade blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Wade. Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Wade. Reinikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Wade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reinikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reinikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A head kick misses from Wade. Reinikainen slips under a jab. Wade swings widly with a right hand
and Reinikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen. Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wade. Wade blocks a low kick nicely. A clash of legs there as Reinikainen blocks the low kick. Wade throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reinikainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wade to the mat! Wade manages to get full guard. Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wade works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Reinikainen throws a strike but Wade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Wade from controlling successfully. Reinikainen is trying to keep Wade in close.
Reinikainen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wade uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Reinikainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Wade trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom. Reinikainen is looking to regain half guard here but Wade keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wade tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Reinikainen is not content to let Wade control the position. Reinikainen tries to buck Wade off but Wade is having none of it. Reinikainen can't do much from the bottom here. Reinikainen is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Morgan Wade. I think Wade 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Morgan Wade! A relieved looking Morgan Wade thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Caunt (ranked 95 p4p, 184 weight class) and Kron Diego (ranked 12 p4p, 25 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 cm 28 145 17 - 5 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Caunt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kron Diego! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Caunt throws a body kick that misses. Caunt throws a half hearted mid kick. Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Diego throws a leg kick but Caunt sees it coming and checks it nicely. Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caunt checks it well. We've been told by Caunt's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Diego checks a leg kick nicely. Caunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Caunt moves out of range of the body kick. Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Caunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Caunt looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range. Diego scores with a body shot.
Caunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt tried to counter with a leg kick but Diego avoided it. Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Caunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land. 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! Diego moves out of range as Caunt strikes. Nice defenses there by Caunt. Caunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. An inside leg kick lands from Caunt. Diego misses with a hook. Caunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Diego. Caunt 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. Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Caunt is looking to chop away at Diego's legs. Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diego throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range. Caunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego. A big left from Caunt misses. It seemed like Diego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caunt 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 Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Caunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Caunt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diego. Caunt moves out of range of the body kick from Diego.
Caunt throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily. Diego misses with a body shot.
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caunt throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it. Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab. Caunt throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice jab there from Caunt. Caunt slips a straight right by Diego. A telegraphed right hand from Caunt misses the target. Caunt looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Caunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego. Diego lands with a nice body punch. Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt. Diego lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Caunt throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Caunt. Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Caunt misses with a straight left. Caunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Caunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well. Nice shot lands for Diego. Diego tries to clinch up. It looked like Caunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Diego takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caunt paws at him with a jab and circles away. Diego checks the leg kick. A leg kick checked by Diego. Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Caunt swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a straight right hand. A big right from Caunt misses. Diego throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diego checks the leg kick. Caunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Diego counters with a right hand to the body. Caunt slips a straight right by Diego. It looked like Caunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diego. Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Caunt. Caunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head. Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caunt. Caunt throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off. Caunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diego misses with a wild body shot. Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Caunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head. Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Caunt slips a jab from Diego. Caunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Caunt thows a left - swing and a miss! Caunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here. A big left from Diego misses. Diego throws a shot to the body.
Caunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego. Diego tries to clinch but Caunt is having none of it. Diego blocks a low kick nicely. Despite the aggression on Diego's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Caunt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Diego slips a straight right by Caunt. Nice cross by Diego. Diego takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses. An attempted straight right counter from Caunt misses the target. Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caunt. Caunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego works Caunt's body with a nice hook. Caunt throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego. Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Caunt misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back. Diego catches Caunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Caunt tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short left from Diego. Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caunts head. Caunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Diego will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range. Caunt staying out of range there. That kick from Diego tenderised Caunt's leg. Caunt is trying to keep his angry face on. Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Diego throws a good cross that connects.
Diego moves out of range as Caunt strikes. Caunt throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it. Caunt cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily. A good leg kick by Caunt. Caunt connects with the punch. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diego - that will leave a mark!
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Diego. Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Diego takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses. No joy there for Caunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego tries to move into range but Caunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A jab from Diego misses. Diego connects with a right hand. Caunt shakes it off. Caunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Caunt. Diego shrugs it off though. A slapping leg kick lands for Caunt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Caunt misses the jab. Diego misses the jab. Diego moves away from the strike by Caunt. Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nice shot lands for Caunt. Diego looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range. Caunt misses with a wild body shot. Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caunt misses with a looping right. Caunt misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely. Caunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diego will feel that in the morning. Diego cracks a nice hook into Caunt's ribs. Nice defenses there by Caunt. Diego catches Caunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Diego misses with a straight left. Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caunt. Caunt obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diego connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Diego ducks under a wild hook from Caunt. Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Caunt looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range. Diego sizes up Caunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Diego scores with a jab. Caunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Diego lands a nice hook to Caunt's body. Caunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caunt. Caunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target. An inside leg kick from Caunt misses. Diego blocks a low kick nicely. Caunt moves out of range of the body kick. A leg kick checked by Diego. Diego moves away from the strike by Caunt. Caunt throws a leg kick that misses. Caunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it. Caunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Diego misses with a body shot.
Caunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Caunt throws a leg kick but Diego checks it. Caunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diego tries to score with a low kick but Caunt moves his leg out of the way. Caunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Caunt. Kron Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup. Caunt wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs. Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Caunt throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it. Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Caunt seems unphased.
Caunt slips under a jab. Caunt misses with a body kick. Diego slips under a jab. Caunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Diego thumps Caunt with a low kick. Diego jabs Caunt right on the nose. Caunt blinks but takes it well. Caunt slips under a jab from Diego. Caunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Caunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Diego's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot. Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt. Caunt misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely. Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caunt works the jab nicely. Caunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range. Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt. Diego lands a jab to the head.
Caunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming. Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch. Caunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego. Caunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Caunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego. Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diego - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A slow jab from Caunt misses its intended target. Caunt 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. Caunt scores with a shot to the body.
Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caunt momentarily.
Diego thuds a left hand into Caunt's body. Diego scores with a push kick. Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Caunt with a nice cross. Caunt slips a straight right by Diego. Diego misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming. Good shot there by Caunt. Caunt looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well. Diego throws a lazy right hand but Caunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big right from Caunt misses. A jab from Diego misses. Diego scores with a shot to the body.
Diego connects with a 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! Caunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Diego misses with a straight left. A little feinted left hand from Caunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Caunt throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Caunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Diego blocks a leg kick. Caunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diego punishes Caunt's body with a nice straight punch. Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caunt doesn't seem bothered though. Caunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego. Caunt cracks Diego with a good jab. Diego throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it. Some wild striking there from Diego.
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab. Diego tries to bum rush Caunt with a series of wild strikes but Caunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Caunt drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A jab from Diego misses. Caunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Diego blocks a leg kick. A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caunt. Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it. A nice inside leg kick there by Caunt. That's going to slow Diego down. Caunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A big left from Diego misses. 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! Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Dick Caunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diego moves out of range of the body kick. Caunt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diego if he has to take too many more of those.
Caunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Caunt misses. Caunt checks a leg kick. Caunt looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away. Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt throws a hook but Diego blocks it. Caunt scores with a kick to the body.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Caunt scores with a spinning back kick! Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Caunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego. Diego lands with a straight right. Caunt didn't see that one coming. Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses. Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
Caunt throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Caunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Caunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego. Diego lands a body shot.
Caunt checks a leg kick nicely. Caunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Caunt throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A jab from Caunt misses. A jab from Diego misses. Diego swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily. Caunt throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily. Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Caunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Diego 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. Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt. Diego throws out a counter right but Caunt avoids it with no problem. Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caunt momentarily.
Diego lands with a good body shot. Diego has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Caunt. 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! Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
Diego has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diego looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely. Caunt with a body punch. A glancing blow. Diego motions for Caunt to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Caunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego. Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Diego slips a straight right by Caunt. Diego misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming. Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego. A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Diego lands a jab-cross combination. A slow jab from Caunt misses its intended target. Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here. Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego. Caunt throws a quick inside leg kick. Caunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Diego missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Caunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target. A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target. Diego lands a lovely overhand right. Diego on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kron Diego. Well Diego has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Diego! Kron Diego decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marky Mark (ranked 127 p4p, 212 weight class) and Rob Kardashian (ranked 22 p4p, 35 weight class). Mark comes into the arena with Isä ei jätä blaring out of the sound system. Kardashian has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Gravel Pit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marky Mark! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Kardashian! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mark throws a big shot that misses. Kardashian leaves Mark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kardashian moves into range and clinches up with Mark. Mark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kardashian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kardashian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've been hearing reports that Mark has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kardashian scores with a punch to the head. It looks like Marky Mark has been cut. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mark checks a leg kick. Kardashian misses with a right hand enabling Mark to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Kardashian throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kardashian lands a jab to Mark's midsection. Mark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mark moves out of range of the leg kick from Kardashian. Mark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mark throws a nice looking combination but Kardashian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mark throws a looping overhand right but Kardashian ducks down to avoid it. A big right from Kardashian misses. Kardashian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kardashian has Mark up against the cage in a clinch.
Kardashian struggles to land a body shot inside as Mark controls his hands.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kardashian. Mark has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside. Mark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kardashian smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marky Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mark is looking to chop away at Kardashian's legs. Kardashian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Mark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kardashian swivels and escapes. Kardashian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Mark throws a lazy right hand but Kardashian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kardashian misses with a hook
and Mark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kardashian dodges the punch combination from Mark.
Mark throws a looping overhand right but Kardashian ducks down to avoid it. Kardashian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kardashian. Kardashian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Rob Kardashian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A left lands for Kardashian. Kardashian plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Mark to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Mark just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rob Kardashian! After the fight, Rob Kardashian was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Nielsen (ranked 50 p4p, 115 weight class) and Felix Jaroslav (ranked 7 p4p, 14 weight class). Jaroslav has chosen The Sound of Running Feet as his entrance music. 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 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobo Nielsen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 23 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Jaroslav! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nielsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaroslav throws out the jab. Jaroslav with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaroslav lands an overhand right. Nielsen with a nice cross. Nielsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nielsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nielsen ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav. Jaroslav cracks Nielsen with an open hand slap. Jaroslav moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nielsen misses with an uppercut. Jaroslav saw that one coming. Jaroslav scores with a nice head shot. Nielsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight. Nielsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as Nielsen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. This has been an exciting period of action! Jaroslav throws a big shot that misses. Nielsen walks into a left hand. Jaroslav misses with an uppercut
and Nielsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jaroslav lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Jaroslav.
Nielsen slips under a jab from Jaroslav. Nielsen throws a body shot but no joy. Jaroslav jabbing away but nothing is landing. Felix Jaroslav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jaroslav darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nielsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nielsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jaroslav throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jaroslav dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nielsen. That did some damage! A jab lands there for Nielsen. Jaroslav misses with a looping right. Jaroslav fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jaroslav dodges the punch combination from Nielsen.
Good exchange - Jaroslav coming out on top. This has been an exciting period of action! Nielsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Felix Jaroslav has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jaroslav bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nielsen's head. Jaroslav fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jaroslav on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nielsen misses with a hook. Jaroslav ducked under it nicely. Nielsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nielsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaroslav. Jaroslav stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jaroslav's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nielsen under the eye. Nielsen scores with a kick to the midsection. Felix Jaroslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jaroslav lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaroslav lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nielsen's sensitive parts. Nielsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jaroslav with a nice cross. Jaroslav with a nice calf kick. Nielsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaroslav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nielsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jaroslav avoids it. Nielsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nielsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jaroslav thumps Nielsen with a low kick. Jaroslav chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaroslav blocks a jab. Nielsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nielsen moves out of range as Jaroslav strikes. Nielsen looks for a takedown but Jaroslav sprawls well. Jaroslav will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nielsen walks into a left hand. Nielsen tries to move into range but Jaroslav moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nielsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jab, jab by Jaroslav - just one landing. Jaroslav throws a low kick but Nielsen moves out of range easily. Jaroslav avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaroslav! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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 jab from Jaroslav does it's job there. Nielsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaroslav throws a shot from downtown. Nielsen moves away and avoids it. Nielsen is looking to counter with head kicks. Nielsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jaroslav counter with a right hand. Nielsen looks for the body kick but Jaroslav saw that one coming. Jaroslav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nielsen. Jaroslav lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Jaroslav misses with a hook. Jaroslav is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nielsen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Jaroslav rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nielsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jaroslav ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jaroslav connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jaroslav misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nielsen misses the target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nielsen throws a looping overhand right but Jaroslav ducks down to avoid it. Jaroslav feints and then cracks Nielsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nielsen down. Nielsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Nielsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jaroslav dominated that round. The cut man is working on Felix Jaroslav's cut. That's time! Nielsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Jaroslav slips a jab from Nielsen. Jaroslav takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nielsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaroslav can pounce on him.
Jaroslav has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Nielsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaroslav. Jaroslav throws a hook but Nielsen avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Nielsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nielsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nielsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nielsen misses the jab. Nielsen loads up on a big right hand but Jaroslav slips the punch. Jaroslav tries to score with a low kick but Nielsen moves his leg out of the way. Jaroslav cracks Nielsen with a good jab. Nielsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jaroslav throws a body punch but Nielsen moves out of range. Jaroslav attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jaroslav scores with a sloppy right hand. Nielsen should have avoided that one. Jaroslav wants to land a leg kick but Nielsen is out of range. 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! Jaroslav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaroslav scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Nielsen misses. Jaroslav dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nielsen. That did some damage! Jaroslav misses with a straight left. Felix Jaroslav seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jaroslav with a nice calf kick. Jaroslav thumps Nielsen with a low kick. Jaroslav catches Nielsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nielsen throws a nice head kick!
Good shot there by Jaroslav. A nice leg kick lands there from Jaroslav. Jaroslav throws a jab but it's blocked by Nielsen. Nielsen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Jaroslav missing with a left hand there. Nielsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nielsen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Jaroslav misses with a low kick.
Jaroslav buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body kick from Jaroslav. Jaroslav moves away from the strike by Nielsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jaroslav. Nielsen shrugs it off though. Jaroslav lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nielsen lands a jab to the nose. That has opened up Felix Jaroslav's cut even more. Jaroslav stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jaroslav moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jaroslav lands with a cross. Jaroslav connects with a looping right hand.
Nielsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaroslav moves away. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaroslav 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 Nielsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nielsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Nielsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot.
Nielsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jaroslav scores with a jab. Nielsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jaroslav turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nielsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaroslav. Jaroslav circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jaroslav looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Jaroslav coming out on top. Jaroslav paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Nielsen misses with a hook. Jaroslav misses with a wild body shot. Nielsen lands a high kick to the side of Jaroslav's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Nielsen dives into guard, looking to finish. Jaroslav is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nielsen is stalling in the full guard. Jaroslav is still in real trouble! Can Nielsen finish him? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nielsen is standing up over Jaroslav. Jaroslav looks to escape but Nielsen dives into side control.
Nielsen cracks Jaroslav with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nielsen immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jaroslav is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nielsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobo Nielsen! Post fight, Bobo Nielsen took to the microphone: 'Felt the Power and couldn't handle it.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Settakian Fett (ranked 68 p4p, 79 weight class) and Jim Jones Jr (ranked 9 p4p, 11 weight class). Jones Jr has chosen The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Ballad of Jim Jones as his entrance music. Jim Jones Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Settakian Fett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones Jr! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones Jr slips a jab from Fett. Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr. Jones Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fett takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Jones Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fett some visible discomfort.
Jones Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jones Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working. Fett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Jones Jr controlling the pace. Nice strikes from Jones Jr there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones Jr trying to control from half guard but Fett is working away. Fett is looking to improve his position.
Jones Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fett trying to hold on to Jones Jr's head to control him but Jones Jr postures up.
Jones Jr trying to control the action but Fett is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jones Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jones Jr working over Fett with some ground and pound. Fett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Fett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jones Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Fett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fett wants to hold on but Jones Jr pushes him away. Fett is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones Jr has a good base and remains in mount. Jones Jr landing shots from mount. Fett tries to reverse the position but Jones Jr maintains control. Jones Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Fett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Jones Jr controlling from mount. Jones Jr with shots to the head and body - Fett looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones Jr lands a heavy elbow. Jones Jr unloading with bombs! Fett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fett wants to hold on but Jones Jr pushes him away. Jones Jr with the ground and pound from mount. Fett can't escape the position.
BOOM! Jones Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes. Fett in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fett tries to hold on but Jones Jr pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Fett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Jones Jr landing punches. Jones Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fett?
Jones Jr tries to control but Fett wriggling away. Fett tries to lock up and control but Jones Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Jones Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Fett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Fett is rocked! Jones Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Fett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Jones Jr punishing his opponent with strikes. Jones Jr lands a big elbow. Fett is looking to improve his position but Jones Jr isn't that keen on the idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones Jr dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! Jones Jr 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. Fett seems to have got his legs back now. A swing and a miss from Jones Jr. Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fett misses with a looping left. Jones Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Fett. A shot to the body from Fett misses and Jones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jones Jr tries for a takedown but Fett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A big left from Jones Jr misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Fett counters with a nice uppercut. Jones Jr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Fett to counter with a crisp jab. Fett misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones Jr rushes Fett and presses him up against the cage. Fett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Settakian Fett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fett throws a shot from downtown. Jones Jr moves away and avoids it. The crowd cheers as Jones Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fett doesn't seem phased though. It looks like Settakian Fett has been cut. Fett scores with a hook. Fett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fett moves away from the strike by Jones Jr. Fett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jones Jr throws a series of punches but Fett avoids them all with ease. Jones Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones Jr has Fett up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Fett gets an underhook and turns Jones Jr into the cage. Jones Jr prevents a body shot from Fett. Fett has Jones Jr pressed against the cage.
Fett breaks from the clinch.
Jones Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good standup being displayed there by Fett as he connects with a hook. Jones Jr missing with a left hand there. Fett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jones Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fett dodges the punch combination from Jones Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fett lands a nice shot that snaps Jones Jr's head back.
Jones Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Fett misses and Jones Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jones Jr misses with a looping right. Fett slips under a jab from Jones Jr. Fett walks into a straight right hand from Jones Jr. Jones Jr takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A jab from Jones Jr misses. Fett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fett blocks a jab. Jones Jr punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch. Jim Jones Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jones Jr shoots and misses and Fett counters with a nice body shot. Jones Jr closes the distance and clinches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Fett stalls. Fett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Fett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Jones Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Settakian Fett's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! Jones Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Fett off the cage and back into range. Jones Jr slips a jab from Fett. Jones Jr feints the counter takedown. Nice cross by Fett. Jones Jr misses the shot to the body. Jones Jr lands a jab-cross combination. Jones Jr shoots in for a takedown but Fett shows good takedown defense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones Jr is out of range. Fett lands a nice hook to Jones Jr's body. Jones Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fett slips a straight right by Jones Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fett on the side of the head. Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from Fett. Fett throws a half hearted mid kick. Fett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Jones Jr misses with a straight left. Jones Jr misses with a hook. Fett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones Jr just manages to avoid it. Jones Jr misses with a double jab
and Fett counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones Jr connects with a body shot that sends Fett's belly button to the back. Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fett swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Jones Jr counter with a right hand. Jones Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jones Jr throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily. Fett takes one on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fett misses with an uppercut
and Jones Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jones Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Jones Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fett doesn't seem bothered though. Jim Jones Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good exchange - Fett coming out on top. Fett throws the kick towards the body but Jones Jr avoids it. Fett throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jones Jr counter with a right hand. Jones Jr scores with a hook. Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett misses with a right hand and Jones Jr counters with a stiff right hand. Jones Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Jones Jr misses the target. Jones Jr tests Fett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jones Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jones Jr slips a straight right by Fett. Fett tests Jones Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Fett misses with a body punch
letting Jones Jr counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fett misses with a wild combination.
Jones Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Jim Jones Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jones Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jones Jr! Our winner, Jim Jones Jr, 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 Harald Gormsson (ranked 38 p4p, 112 weight class) and Rage Parade (ranked 8 p4p, 20 weight class). Gormsson comes to the cage accompanied by Saor - Children of the Mist. Parade has chosen I KILL Cause I'm Hungry as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Gormsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Rage Parade! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Parade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gormsson momentarily.
Gormsson lands with a shot to the body. Gormsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Parade is just out of range. A low kick lands for Gormsson.
Gormsson slips under a jab from Parade. Parade throws a front kick aimed at Gormsson's knee but Gormsson avoids it well. And Gormsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Parade blocks it. Good exchange - Gormsson coming out on top. It looks like Rage Parade has been cut. Gormsson throws a lazy body kick and Parade counters with a stiff right hand. Gormsson scores with a hook. Parade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Parade looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Parade throws a sloppy body shot
and Gormsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. This has been an exciting period of action! Parade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gormsson throws out the jab. Parade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Parade thuds a left hand into Gormsson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parade lands a left and a right that send Gormsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Parade thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! It looks like Harald Gormsson has been cut. Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gormsson misses with an uppercut. Parade saw that one coming. Gormsson takes one on the button. Gormsson swings for the body but Parade moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Parade. Gormsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. 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! Gormsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An inside leg kick lands from Gormsson. Gormsson misses with a kick to the body.
Gormsson lands with a hook. Parade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Gormsson looks to land a body kick but Parade moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gormsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Parade throws a body punch but Gormsson moves out of range. Parade just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGormsson. A looping hook to the body misses from Gormsson. Parade does a little dance to reset his feet. Harald Gormsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Parade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Parade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Parade.
Gormsson throws a body punch but Parade moves out of range. Parade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Gormsson misses with a few strikes there.
Good work by Gormsson as he checks the leg kick. Gormsson looks for the body kick but Parade saw that one coming. Parade misses with a looping left. Parade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gormsson scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Parade. Gormsson lands a slapping body shot.
Parade tried to score with a low kick but Gormsson checks it. Gormsson is looking to land body kicks. Gormsson tries to land a body kick and Parade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A bone on bone clash there as Gormsson blocks the leg kick.
Gormsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Parade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Parade misses with a wild body shot. Gormsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gormsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gormsson throws a wild body kick that Parade sees coming a mile off. Parade steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Gormsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gormsson misses the shot to the body. Gormsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Parade should have avoided that one. Gormsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Parade. Gormsson feinted there with a counter leg kick. Gormsson scores with a one two! Parade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Gormsson throws a series of punches but Parade moves out of range. Gormsson throws a lazy body kick and Parade counters with a nice uppercut. Gormsson throws the kick towards the body but Parade avoids it. Parade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Parade throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Parade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Gormsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parade. Gormsson punishes Parade's body with a nice straight punch. 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 Harald Gormsson will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Gormsson pushes Parade away with a front kick. Parade slips a straight right by Gormsson. Gormsson is looking to land body kicks. Parade blocks the body kick.
Gormsson connects with a high kick. Gormsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gormsson.
Parade only half commits to the counter leg kick. Gormsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Parade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot by Gormsson. Gormsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Parade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gormsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Parade thows a left - swing and a miss! Gormsson thinks about countering with a head kick. Gormsson is looking to land body kicks. Parade tries a quick counter leg kick but Gormsson is wise to it. Parade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gormsson tests Parade's chin there with a solid looking shot. That has opened up Rage Parade's cut even more. Gormsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A looping hook to the body misses from Gormsson. Parade does a little dance to reset his feet. Parade tries a quick counter leg kick but Gormsson is wise to it. Gormsson moves away from the strike by Parade. Parade pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Parade connects with a solid leg kick. Parade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Parade swings for the body but Gormsson moves out of range.
Gormsson catches Parade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Parade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Parade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Gormsson misses with a low kick as Parade jumps back. Parade tries a quick counter leg kick but Gormsson is wise to it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Parade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Gormsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Parade scores with a nice strike. Parade jabs at Gormsson's body. Gormsson lands a head kick!
Parade misses with a straight left. Parade throws a low kick but Gormsson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gormsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Parade lands a jab. Gormsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Parade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Parade looks to land a body kick but Gormsson moved away. Parade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gormsson throws the left hand but Parade avoids the punch easily. Gormsson scores with a three punch combo!
An inside leg kick from Gormsson misses. Parade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gormsson. Parade lands with a shot to the body. Parade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gormsson digs a good body shot into Parade's ribs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A clash of legs there as Parade blocks the low kick. Parade staying out of range there. Parade lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gormsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gormsson throws a leg kick that is checked and Gormsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gormsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Gormsson throws a sloppy head kick and Parade moves out of range easily. Parade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Parade throws a sloppy head kick and Gormsson moves out of range easily. Parade throws a body shot but no joy. Gormsson takes a body punch but keeps moving. 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 Harald Gormsson will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! Gormsson throws a body kick that misses. Parade throws a big counter head kick but Gormsson avoids it with no problem. Gormsson avoids the head kick by Parade.
Gormsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Gormsson loads up on a big right hand but Parade slips the punch. A head kick misses from Parade. Gormsson misses with a kick to the body.
Parade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gormsson throws the kick towards the body but Parade avoids it. Jab by Gormsson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gormsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parade.
Gormsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parade, as that shot connected.
Gormsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parade! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gormsson misses with a leg kick. Harald Gormsson is winning the standup battle so far. Parade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Parade looks to throw the jab but Gormsson is out of range. Parade throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A low kick lands for Gormsson.
Nice shot lands for Gormsson. Gormsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parade unleashes a big counter combination but Gormsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Gormsson lands with a shot to the body. Gormsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gormsson cracks Parade with an open hand slap. Parade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gormsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gormsson throws a leg kick that misses. A head kick misses from Gormsson. Parade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Gormsson. Parade tries to work over Gormsson's front leg with a kick but Gormsson checks it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gormsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parade tests Gormsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gormsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parade.
Parade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Parade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gormsson. Gormsson throws a push kick but Parade slaps the foot to one side. Parade lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gormsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gormsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gormsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gormsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Parade looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Gormsson throws a body kick that misses. Parade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Parade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Gormsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parade. Gormsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gormsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gormsson moves away. Gormsson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Parade is looking to score with low kicks. Gormsson looks to land a body kick but Parade moved away. Gormsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Parade misses with a hook. Gormsson ducked under it nicely. Gormsson moves out of range of the body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gormsson throws the kick towards the body but Parade avoids it. A leg kick checked by Parade. Parade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Gormsson lands the left hand. A thudding body kick lands there by Gormsson!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Parade might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gormsson has got the better of the exchanges. Some bone on bone action there as Parade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Gormsson clearly takes that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Gormsson throws a leg kick that misses. Gormsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Parade. Parade goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Parade checks a leg kick. Parade tests Gormsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gormsson throws a push kick but Parade slaps the foot to one side. Gormsson throws a leg kick which misses Parade's front leg but catches the back leg as Parade tries to avoid it. Gormsson misses with an uppercut. Parade saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gormsson jabs Parade right on the nose. Parade blinks but takes it well. Parade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A low kick lands for Parade.
Gormsson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parade throws a sloppy head kick and Gormsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Parade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gormsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Gormsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gormsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Parade flicks out a counter leg kick but Gormsson steps away. Gormsson scores with a nice head shot. Gormsson cracks a nice hook into Parade's ribs. Gormsson throws an overhand right that lands on Parade's shoulder, as Parade tries to avoid the shot. Gormsson thows a body kick. Parade tries to catch it but that hurt him. Parade jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gormsson lands a front kick. Parade is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gormsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gormsson can pounce on him.
Gormsson throws a wild body kick that Parade sees coming a mile off. Gormsson scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gormsson lands with a nice body kick. Gormsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Nice defenses there by Gormsson. Gormsson misses the body punch and Parade counters with a straight right hand. Gormsson takes a swing at Parade's ribcage but misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gormsson. Parade steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Gormsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parade.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gormsson punishes Parade's body with a nice straight punch. Gormsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Parade takes a swing at Gormsson's ribcage but misses. Parade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A nice leg kick from Gormsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parade walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gormsson. Gormsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Parade misses the shot to the body. Gormsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Parade cracks Gormsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Parade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parade scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Parade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gormsson throws a body kick that misses. Parade is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Gormsson swings widly with a right hand
and Parade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. An inside leg kick lands from Gormsson. Parade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Gormsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Parade moves out of range of the body kick from Gormsson.
Gormsson throws a solid leg kick but Parade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gormsson. Gormsson misses with a body kick. Parade on the wrong end of a nice jab. A low kick from Gormsson misses letting Parade counter with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Gormsson had his way with Rage Parade in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Parade throws a right and a left that Gormsson avoids nicely. That kick from Gormsson tenderised Parade's leg. Parade is trying to keep his angry face on. Gormsson throws the kick towards the body but Parade avoids it. Parade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Parade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gormsson. Gormsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gormsson misses with a body kick. Gormsson backing away here, and Parade unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Parade misses with a straight left. Gormsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parade can do to turn this around? Gormsson blocks a low kick nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gormsson avoids the body shot from Parade.
Gormsson digs a good body shot into Parade's ribs. Parade has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gormsson. Parade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parade throws the left hand but Gormsson avoids the punch easily. Gormsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A head kick by Parade misses and Gormsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gormsson throws a hook to the side of Parade's head but Parade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Parade is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gormsson with a body shot. A solid body kick from Gormsson. Gormsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Parade misses with a left hand and Gormsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. A big left from Parade misses. Gormsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gormsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gormsson thows a leg kick but Parade checks it and Parade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Parade moves out of range as Gormsson throws a body kick.
Gormsson throws a push kick but Parade slaps the foot to one side. Gormsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromParade. Parade ducks under a wild hook from Gormsson. Gormsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gormsson misses with an uppercut. Parade connects with a body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gormsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Parade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Gormsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parade throws out a counter right but Gormsson avoids it with no problem. Parade on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gormsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gormsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gormsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parade. Parade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gormsson throwing a counter right hand but Parade manages to avoid it. Parade throws a right hand that misses
and Gormsson counters with a nice uppercut. The cut above Rage Parade's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A cross from Gormsson lands. Nice shot by Gormsson. Parade is rocked! Gormsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Parade is still on wobbly legs! Can Gormsson finish him? Parade blocks the body kick.
Gormsson loads up on a big right hand but Parade slips the punch. Parade shapes to counter with a head kick. Gormsson goes for a small jab and connects. Now Gormsson goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Parade stumbles back but Gormsson runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Parade to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Parade will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harald Gormsson! After winning the bout, Harald Gormsson 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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