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SFL 87 | Hopkins vs Johnson II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ned Kelly (ranked 989 p4p, 921 weight class) and Bobby Knuckles (ranked 149 p4p, 142 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Criminal. Bobby Knuckles acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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182 cm
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185
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Kelly.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knuckles misses with a left hand
and Kelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a good, hard body kick but Kelly shrugs it off.
Kelly blocks the body kick.
Knuckles moves away from the strike by Kelly.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Knuckles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Kelly misses.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Knuckles raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kelly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knuckles slips a jab from Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Kelly tenderised Knuckles's leg. Knuckles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knuckles missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.
Knuckles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kelly lands with a nice body kick.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kelly throws a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with an inside leg kick.
Knuckles throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
As Knuckles backs away, Kelly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knuckles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kelly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knuckles on the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knuckles has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Knuckles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Ned Kelly has been cut.
Kelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly avoids a kick to the body.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Ned Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly checks the leg kick.
Kelly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kelly tests Knuckles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knuckles slips a jab from Kelly.
Kelly throws a leg kick which misses Knuckles's front leg but catches the back leg as Knuckles tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Knuckles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
Kelly slips under a jab from Knuckles.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knuckles is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kelly with a body shot.
Kelly with the inside leg kick.
Kelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knuckles moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick lands for Kelly.
Kelly wants to clinch.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckles misses with a leg kick
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick.
Knuckles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Knuckles feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kelly is able to avoid easily.
Kelly pushes Knuckles up against the cage in a clinch.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly can't break the clinch.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Knuckles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Kelly's cut.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knuckles under the eye.
A left lands for Kelly.
Kelly scoring well with a low kick there.
Knuckles moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles flicks out a counter leg kick but Kelly steps away.
Kelly throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
Kelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly scores with a head kick.
Knuckles moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knuckles steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kelly. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab from Knuckles does it's job there.
Kelly throws a big shot that misses.
Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kelly misses with a double jab.
Knuckles's corner calls for a 1-2. Knuckles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knuckles. Knuckles obviously looking to wear him down.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knuckles can do to turn this around?
Kelly tries to score with a low kick but Knuckles moves his leg out of the way.
Knuckles sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelly scores with a push kick.
Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knuckles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Kelly misses with an uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Knuckles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knuckles is looking to land body kicks.
Knuckles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kelly.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knuckles throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kelly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Knuckles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knuckles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knuckles lands a leg kick that knocks Kelly off balance momentarily.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
Kelly cracks Knuckles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knuckles tries to land a leg kick but Kelly saw it coming and moves away.
Kelly darts in and clinches Knuckles up against the cage.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelly.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
A nice left hand lands by Knuckles.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Kelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ned Kelly's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Knuckles.
Knuckles defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Kelly misses with a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with a body kick.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kelly lands a front kick.
Knuckles is looking to land body kicks.
Knuckles lands with a good body shot.
Ned Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Kelly catches Knuckles right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kelly.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles scores with a spinning back kick!
Kelly with the inside leg kick.
Kelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kelly scores with a leg kick.
Knuckles throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knuckles.
No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knuckles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knuckles fakes the leg kick and cracks Kelly in the body.
Kelly moves out of range of the leg kick from Knuckles.
Kelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kelly throws a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kelly does it's job there.
Kelly misses with a hook.
A big right from Knuckles misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kelly - that will leave a mark!
Kelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knuckles.
Kelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kelly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knuckles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kelly misses with a jab to the body
and Knuckles counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kelly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a poor cross that misses
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Knuckles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Knuckles is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bobby Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly jabs Knuckles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kelly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Knuckles.
Knuckles cracks Kelly with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kelly.
Kelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knuckles's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ned Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Kelly!
Our winner, Ned Kelly, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivern Gustavsson (ranked 2296 p4p, 1567 weight class) and Kaido Graindo (ranked 297 p4p, 225 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivern Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaido Graindo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graindo tries for a takedown but Gustavsson circles away easily
and Gustavsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graindo thinking.
Graindo ducks under a wild hook from Gustavsson.
Graindo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustavsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Gustavsson misses the target.
Gustavsson digs a good hook to Graindo's body.
Graindo throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustavsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Graindo misses the target.
Gustavsson jabs Graindo right on the nose. Graindo blinks but takes it well.
Gustavsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Gustavsson as Graindo shoots in.
Graindo throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustavsson counters with a left to the body.
Graindo looks winded!
Gustavsson scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graindo throws a body punch but Gustavsson moves out of range.
Gustavsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Graindo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gustavsson is in Graindo's guard.
Gustavsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gustavsson postures up and lands a big shot to Graindo's brow.
Gustavsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Graindo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustavsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Gustavsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson working a defensive guard but Graindo passes into half guard.
Graindo wants to pass to mount but Gustavsson is defending the position.
Graindo is nestled in close to Gustavsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gustavsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gustavsson controls Graindo momentarily but Graindo frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graindo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustavsson pulls Graindo in close to prevent any damage.
Graindo wants to control from the top but Gustavsson keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustavsson is trying to control the position but Graindo postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gustavsson keeping full guard, as Graindo tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graindo lands a jab to the head.
Graindo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustavsson.
Graindo misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustavsson. Graindo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustavsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graindo.
Gustavsson attempts a counter takedown but Graindo avoids it well and moves away.
Graindo throws a right hand that misses
so Gustavsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gustavsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gustavsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graindo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graindo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustavsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graindo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graindo wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivern Gustavsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gustavsson misses the shot to the body.
Graindo throws a poor cross that misses
and Gustavsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graindo thinking.
Gustavsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graindo can do to turn this around?
Gustavsson has a takedown stuffed.
Graindo ducks under a wild hook from Gustavsson.
Graindo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Graindo stuffs the takedown.
Graindo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gustavsson attempts a counter takedown but Graindo avoids it well and moves away.
Graindo throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
Graindo misses with a hook
and Gustavsson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graindo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Graindo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graindo throws out a powerful jab.
Gustavsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graindo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graindo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graindo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustavsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graindo cracks Gustavsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gustavsson ducks under a wild hook from Graindo.
Graindo moves out of range as Gustavsson strikes.
Graindo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gustavsson slips under a jab from Graindo.
Graindo throws a series of punches but Gustavsson moves out of range.
It looked like Gustavsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gustavsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gustavsson scores with a nice head shot.
Gustavsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graindo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Graindo takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustavsson cracks Graindo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graindo tests Gustavsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustavsson throws a big shot that misses.
Graindo throws out a counter right but Gustavsson avoids it with no problem.
Gustavsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graindo counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Graindo.
It looks like Gustavsson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Graindo misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Graindo.
Gustavsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graindo misses with a hook.
Gustavsson walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Graindo. Graindo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graindo throws a right hand that misses
and Gustavsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustavsson throws a hook to the side of Graindo's head but Graindo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graindo throws a looping overhand right but Gustavsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gustavsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Graindo scores with a punch to the head.
Graindo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graindo misses the body punch
and Gustavsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graindo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gustavsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Graindo has his foot on Gustavsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustavsson works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustavsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graindo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustavsson is working Graindo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gustavsson stands up over Graindo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Graindo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gustavsson stacks Graindo 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 Gustavsson!
Gustavsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gustavsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Graindo is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
Gustavsson cracks Graindo with a big right hand but Graindo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivern Gustavsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivern Gustavsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Graindo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Graindo connects with a nice looking jab.
Ivern Gustavsson's cut is getting worse.
Graindo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustavsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gustavsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ivern Gustavsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustavsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graindo moves away.
Graindo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graindo lands a body shot.
Graindo misses with a body shot.
Gustavsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graindo sprawls and moves away.
Graindo misses with a double jab
and Gustavsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Graindo was covering up waiting for the punch and Gustavsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Graindo keeps moving.
Graindo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gustavsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Graindo being controlled here, momentarily.
Gustavsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Graindo keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graindo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Graindo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustavsson defends well.
Graindo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graindo has his foot on Gustavsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustavsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Graindo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graindo throws an off balance right hand
and Gustavsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustavsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gustavsson enables Graindo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gustavsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gustavsson looking to control.
Graindo throwing strikes but missing.
Gustavsson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gustavsson trying to keep a closed guard but Graindo is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ivern Gustavsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Graindo misses with a double jab
and Gustavsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustavsson misses with a wild body shot.
Graindo throws a hook to the side of Gustavsson's head but Gustavsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graindo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graindo misses with an uppercut.
Graindo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graindo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustavsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graindo's hands.
Gustavsson dives in and scores a takedown into Graindo's guard.
Gustavsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graindo is on top in guard.
Kaido Graindo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavsson is trying to control the position but Graindo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivern Gustavsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gustavsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivern Gustavsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivern Gustavsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herrick Sahrahsahe (ranked 1050 p4p, 1291 weight class) and Jani Koskinen (ranked 154 p4p, 189 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herrick Sahrahsahe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jani Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskinen pushes Sahrahsahe up against the cage in a clinch.
Sahrahsahe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sahrahsahe scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sahrahsahe.
Koskinen thuds a left hand into Sahrahsahe's body.
Sahrahsahe connects with an inside leg kick.
Sahrahsahe takes one to the chin there.
Koskinen misses with a looping right.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koskinen is able to avoid easily.
Koskinen throws a hook but Sahrahsahe blocks it.
Jani Koskinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koskinen moves out of range as Sahrahsahe strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koskinen! But no joy.
Sahrahsahe scores with a punch to the head.
Sahrahsahe 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.
Sahrahsahe is looking to slow Koskinen down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sahrahsahe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koskinen misses with a hook. Sahrahsahe ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sahrahsahe misses the target.
Koskinen lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koskinen.
Koskinen misses with a right hand
and Sahrahsahe counters with a stiff right hand.
Koskinen avoids the head kick by Sahrahsahe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a nice looking combination but Sahrahsahe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Sahrahsahe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with a low kick but Koskinen moves his leg out of the way.
Sahrahsahe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koskinen moves out of range as Sahrahsahe strikes.
Sahrahsahe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sahrahsahe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koskinen.
It seemed like Koskinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koskinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sahrahsahe is just out of range.
Sahrahsahe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sahrahsahe misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koskinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab from Koskinen.
Sahrahsahe misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Sahrahsahe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koskinen.
Koskinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sahrahsahe on the side of the head.
Koskinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sahrahsahe counters with a straight right hand.
Sahrahsahe connects with a nice looking jab.
Koskinen misses with a straight left.
Koskinen throws a hook but Sahrahsahe blocks it.
Sahrahsahe looks to throw the jab but Koskinen is out of range.
Koskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook. Koskinen ducked under it nicely.
Koskinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen throws an off balance right hand
and Sahrahsahe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sahrahsahe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Sahrahsahe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
Koskinen swings widly with a right hand
and Sahrahsahe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Koskinen.
Koskinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sahrahsahe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Koskinen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koskinen connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Koskinen.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe throws out a loose jab but Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koskinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a hook to the side of Sahrahsahe's head but Sahrahsahe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koskinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Koskinen misses.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Koskinen.
Sahrahsahe throws a body shot but no joy.
Sahrahsahe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koskinen swings for the body but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Sahrahsahe lands with a straight right. Koskinen didn't see that one coming.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koskinen.
Koskinen darts in and clinches Sahrahsahe up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jani Koskinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koskinen avoids the body shot from Sahrahsahe.
Koskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sahrahsahe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koskinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sahrahsahe.
Koskinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Koskinen slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe with the inside leg kick.
Sahrahsahe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jani Koskinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sahrahsahe with a nice calf kick.
Koskinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sahrahsahe half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sahrahsahe. That's going to slow Koskinen down.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe tries to move into range but Koskinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sahrahsahe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koskinen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sahrahsahe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Koskinen misses with a combination
and Sahrahsahe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sahrahsahe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sahrahsahe scores with a leg kick.
Sahrahsahe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koskinen.
It seemed like Koskinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koskinen checks a leg kick.
Koskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Koskinen digs a good hook to Sahrahsahe's body.
Koskinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koskinen looks to land a right hand but Sahrahsahe moved out of range.
Koskinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe staying out of range there.
It looked like Sahrahsahe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sahrahsahe was well out of range. Poor timing from Koskinen.
A clash of legs there as Koskinen blocks the low kick.
Koskinen misses with a hook
and Sahrahsahe counters with a good low kick that Koskinen was not able to check.
Koskinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koskinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Sahrahsahe.
Koskinen misses with a combination
and Sahrahsahe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koskinen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sahrahsahe moves out of range as Koskinen strikes.
Koskinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koskinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sahrahsahe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koskinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koskinen.
Koskinen checks a low kick from Sahrahsahe.
Koskinen misses with a body shot.
Koskinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koskinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sahrahsahe looks to score with a jab to the body but Koskinen is just out of range.
Sahrahsahe tries a low kick but Koskinen avoids it.
Sahrahsahe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koskinen lands with a good body shot.
Koskinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sahrahsahe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Koskinen - just one landing.
Koskinen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sahrahsahe to counter with a crisp jab.
Koskinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koskinen scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahrahsahe throws a hook to the side of Koskinen's head but Koskinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sahrahsahe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koskinen throws the left hand but Sahrahsahe avoids the punch easily.
Koskinen misses with a hook.
Koskinen misses with a hook. Sahrahsahe ducked under it nicely.
Koskinen misses with a double jab.
Sahrahsahe throwing a counter right hand but Koskinen manages to avoid it.
Koskinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sahrahsahe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koskinen misses with an uppercut. Sahrahsahe saw that one coming.
Koskinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sahrahsahe counters with a big head kick but Koskinen shrugs it off.
Sahrahsahe avoids the body shot from Koskinen.
Good leg kick by Sahrahsahe.
Koskinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koskinen connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jani Koskinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Koskinen works the jab nicely.
Sahrahsahe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sahrahsahe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koskinen throws out the jab.
Sahrahsahe throws a chopping leg kick but Koskinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koskinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sahrahsahe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sahrahsahe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koskinen throws a hook to the side of Sahrahsahe's head but Sahrahsahe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sahrahsahe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sahrahsahe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Sahrahsahe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Sahrahsahe finds it's way through Koskinen's defenses.
Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koskinen.
Koskinen connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koskinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Koskinen.
Koskinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Koskinen scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Koskinen.
Sahrahsahe throws a wild body kick that Koskinen sees coming a mile off.
Koskinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe moves away from the strike by Koskinen.
Jab, jab by Sahrahsahe - just one landing.
Sahrahsahe checks the leg kick.
Koskinen misses the shot to the body.
Koskinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koskinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koskinen throws an overhand right that lands on Sahrahsahe's shoulder, as Sahrahsahe tries to avoid the shot.
Herrick Sahrahsahe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sahrahsahe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sahrahsahe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahrahsahe is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Sahrahsahe misses.
Sahrahsahe thumps Koskinen with a low kick.
Sahrahsahe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sahrahsahe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Koskinen works Sahrahsahe's body with a nice hook.
Koskinen throws a series of punches but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Sahrahsahe throws the kick towards the body but Koskinen avoids it.
Koskinen throws a front kick aimed at Sahrahsahe's knee but Sahrahsahe avoids it well.
Koskinen throws a hook but Sahrahsahe blocks it.
Sahrahsahe throws a right hand that Koskinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Koskinen also avoids with ease.
Koskinen cracks a nice hook into Sahrahsahe's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe blocks a jab.
Koskinen scores with a hook to the body. Sahrahsahe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jani Koskinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sahrahsahe avoids the body shot from Koskinen.
Sahrahsahe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Koskinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A right-left combo lands from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe throws a low kick but Koskinen avoids it.
Sahrahsahe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koskinen is out of range.
Koskinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Koskinen. Beautiful body shot.
Koskinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sahrahsahe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sahrahsahe throws a shot from downtown. Koskinen moves away and avoids it.
Sahrahsahe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sahrahsahe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sahrahsahe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen misses with a wild body shot.
Sahrahsahe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Koskinen.
Koskinen lands a front kick.
Sahrahsahe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sahrahsahe lands a jab to the nose.
 It looks like Jani Koskinen has been cut.
Koskinen throws the left hand but Sahrahsahe avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Koskinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koskinen cracks Sahrahsahe with a good jab.
Koskinen feints a jab promting Sahrahsahe to slip. Koskinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sahrahsahe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koskinen lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koskinen moves out of range as Sahrahsahe strikes.
Koskinen scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jani Koskinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koskinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jani Koskinen!
A relieved looking Jani Koskinen 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Bird (ranked 505 p4p, 1627 weight class) and Davido Monto (ranked 77 p4p, 248 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura but Bird is defending well.
Bird is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bird wants to improve his position but Monto is controlling well.
Bird wants to control but Monto is keeping busy.
Bird wants to improve his position but Monto is controlling well.
Monto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monto is thwarting Bird's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird keeping control of the position.
Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bird wants to control but Monto is keeping busy.
Monto is looking for a kimura but Bird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monto to get the leverage.
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bird defends it well.
Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bird.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Bird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bird manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Bird's guard.
Monto tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard.
Monto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Monto defends easily.
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bird trying to control the position.
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Bird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bird manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Bird's guard.
Monto slips nicely into half guard.
Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Bird defends the submission attempt.
Monto is thwarting Bird's attempts to control the position.
Monto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davido Monto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Monto pushes him off.
Monto feints the counter takedown.
Bird darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Monto is refusing to be controlled, as Bird sits in half guard.
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird prevents Monto from improving his position.
Bird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bird pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird trying to pass the guard but Monto defending well.
Monto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monto looking for subs from the bottom but Bird mounts him!
Monto gets back to half guard.
Bird trying to control the action but Monto is working from the bottom.
Monto wants to sweep but Bird has passed to side control!
Monto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bird wants to free his trapped foot but Monto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
Bird keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Monto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monto tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Bird frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monto is looking to escape.
Bird controlling from the full mount.
Monto is looking to improve his position but Bird isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bird prevents Monto from getting the reversal.
Bird trying to control but Monto is having none of it.
Bird fails to advance to Monto's back.
Bird tries to control but Monto wriggling away.
Monto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Monto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bird is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Monto is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Bird!
Jake Bird tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ife Edwards (ranked 349 p4p, 259 weight class) and Bill Brown (ranked 51 p4p, 38 weight class). Edwards comes into the arena with Damian Marley - Road to Zion blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ife Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Brown!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown scores with a head kick. Edwards tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bill Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards 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.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown misses with the body kick
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Edwards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Edwards swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Edwards lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Bill Brown has been cut.
A head kick from Brown lands but Edwards takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brown 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.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown cracks Edwards with an open hand slap.
Brown misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Brown.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards scores with a jab to the head.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Brown digs a good body shot into Edwards's ribs.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards avoids the head kick by Brown.
Edwards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edwards counters with a nice right hand that sends Brown toppling to the canvas! Brown scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Edwards finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown connects with a high kick.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Brown.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown with a hook.
Edwards scores with a nice right hand.
 Brown is rocked!
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Brown throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Brown tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Edwards counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brown! Edwards lets Brown back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Brown wants to stay close but Edwards steps back to make room for something. Brown seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Edwards and Brown drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Beach (ranked 559 p4p, 320 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 79 p4p, 52 weight class). Christophe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shadows. 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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Beach!
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, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach throws a series of punches but Christophe moves out of range.
Christophe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beach scores with a jab to the body.
Beach lands with an uppercut that bounces Christophe off the cage and back into range.
Beach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christophe doesn't seem bothered though.
Beach scores with a jab.
Beach lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beach lands a nice shot that snaps Christophe's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beach, as that shot connected.
Beach lands a big right hand that sends Christophe crashing to the mat! Beach stays standing though and waves Christophe back to his feet!
Christophe is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Beach.
Christophe wants to counter the offense by Beach and move into the clinch position.
Christophe is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Christophe ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Christophe seems to have recovered his senses.
Beach works Christophe's body with a nice hook.
Beach sends Christophe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Beach is motioning to the referee to let Christophe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Beach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christophe counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach rushes Christophe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Christophe.
Beach lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Beach.
Beach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beach pushes Christophe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Christophe.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christophe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christophe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christophe blocks an uppercut.
Beach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christophe prevents a body shot from Beach.
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christophe.
Christophe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Beach has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Beach lands an elbow that stopped Christophe in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christophe.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach gets through Christophe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christophe successfully pulls guard.
Christophe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beach puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Christophe wants to get back to full guard.
Christophe looking for submissions off his back.
Christophe looking for subs from the bottom but Beach mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Christophe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christophe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christophe working for a triangle but Beach defends it easily.
Beach stopping the sweep attempt from Christophe.
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beach passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christophe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christophe looking for submissions off his back.
Christophe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily.
Beach controlling the action here.
Christophe tries to get to full guard but Beach has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Beach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christophe, pushing him back against the cage.
Christophe tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christophe can do to turn this around?
Christophe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beach lands with a light punch inside.
Christophe jumps guard and drags Beach to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Christophe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beach wants to pass the guard but Christophe is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christophe wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Christophe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beach has passed into side control.
Christophe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Beach is controlling the pace.
Beach prevents Christophe from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christophe regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christophe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christophe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beach escapes and throws Christophe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Christophe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beach wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Christophe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Christophe is working for a kimura here but Beach manages to reverse the position and he's now in Christophe's guard.
Christophe wants to sweep here but Beach controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach wants to pass the guard but Christophe is keeping the position.
Beach slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christophe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beach preventing the sweep.
Christophe working for a triangle but Beach defends it easily.
Beach controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christophe looking for a guillotine here but Beach defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christophe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armand Christophe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Beach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beach lands a body shot.
Beach throws a combination. Christophe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Christophe blocks a jab.
Christophe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beach.
Beach scores with a shot to the body.
Beach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christophe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christophe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christophe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beach misses with a looping left.
Beach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christophe misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Christophe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christophe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christophe.
A left hand lands to the body for Christophe.
Christophe blocks an elbow strike from Beach.
Christophe takes a shot to the head.
Beach blocks a body shot from Christophe.
A short uppercut from Beach.
Christophe tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach lands a takedown into guard.
Christophe is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Beach frees his head nicely. Oh but Christophe has switched to an armbar! Beach is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Armand Christophe!
An out of breath Armand Christophe 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Lancaster (ranked 313 p4p, 289 weight class) and Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 46 p4p, 43 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojcik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wojcik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wojcik lands with a shot to the body.
Wojcik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the body
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Wojcik saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Wojcik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Wojcik as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster throws a big counter combination but Wojcik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Wojcik counters with a straight right hand.
Wojcik looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Wojcik 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.
Wojcik lands a right hook to the body.
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojcik throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Wojcik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wojcik lands with a good body shot.
Wojcik just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Wojcik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wojcik slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Wojcik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wojcik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wojcik clinches with his opponent.
Wojcik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wojcik digs a right hand underneath Lancaster's ribcage. Lancaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wojcik scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lancaster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lancaster is defending well for now.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Wojcik.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Wojcik lands a nice uppercut.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Wojcik misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojcik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a knee to the body.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
Wojcik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Wojcik landing knees to the body.
Wojcik gets through Lancaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wojcik presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wojcik lands an uppercut.
Wojcik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike.
Wojcik working Lancaster over with knees to the body.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wojcik lands a nice uppercut.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lancaster is defending well for now.
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lancaster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryszard Wojcik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Wojcik. That snapped Lancaster's head back.
Wojcik swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oooooh!!! Wojcik has knocked Lancaster down with a huge combo! Wojcik steps away and waves a wobbly Lancaster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Lancaster is rocked!
Wojcik sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Lancaster's defenses. It connects perfectly with Lancaster's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryszard Wojcik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Kowalski (ranked 103 p4p, 318 weight class) and Valentin Taneyev (ranked 21 p4p, 51 weight class). Lenny Kowalski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Valentin Taneyev's chin.
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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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski throws a leg kick which misses Taneyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Taneyev tries to avoid it.
Kowalski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taneyev at a distance.
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taneyev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kowalski misses with a hook
and Taneyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taneyev checks a leg kick.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kowalski drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Taneyev's head, knocking him out cold! Kowalski is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lenny Kowalski!
A very excited looking Lenny Kowalski 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Shipilov (ranked 25 p4p, 452 weight class) and Aaron Lund (ranked 5 p4p, 69 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 cm
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190
14 - 6 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aaron Lund!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lund throws a jab but it's blocked by Shipilov.
Lund throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipilov.
Lund misses with a looping left.
Lund gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lund cracks Shipilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shipilov. That did some damage!
Lund slips under a jab from Shipilov.
Lund scores with a body shot.
Lund takes a swing at Shipilov's ribcage but misses.
Shipilov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lund makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lund moves out of range as Shipilov throws a body kick.
Shipilov misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lund moves away.
Lund walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shipilov looks to land a combination but Lund avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Shipilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipilov throws a right and a left that Lund avoids nicely.
Lund scores with a hook to the body. Shipilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shipilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shipilov misses with a low kick.
Lund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lund lands a leg kick that knocks Shipilov off balance momentarily.
Lund takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shipilov throws a looping overhand right but Lund ducks down to avoid it.
Lund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shipilov.
An inside leg kick lands from Lund.
Lund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shipilov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lund will feel that in the morning.
Shipilov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shipilov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shipilov walks into a left hand.
Shipilov throws a jab when Lund was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov blocks a jab.
Shipilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lund has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shipilov finds it's way round the side to connect with Lund's head.
A slow jab from Shipilov misses its intended target.
Lund wants to counter with a clinch but Shipilov pushes him away.
Shipilov thumps Lund with a low kick.
Lund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shipilov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shipilov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shipilov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lund.
Lund changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lund misses with a body kick.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses.
Lund is looking for the big counter here.
Shipilov misses with a low kick.
Lund appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shipilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lund.
Lund tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lund throws out a loose jab but Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shipilov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lund just manages to avoid it.
Shipilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lund.
Lund misses with a low kick.
Shipilov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lund misses with a hook.
Shipilov throws a low kick but Lund avoids it.
Shipilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lund.
Lund lands a right hook to the body.
Lund avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Lund.
A low kick from Shipilov is predictable there
and Lund counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shipilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lund.
Lund tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shipilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shipilov lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lund throws a push kick but Shipilov slaps the foot to one side.
Lund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shipilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Shipilov.
A head kick from Shipilov lands but Lund takes it in his stride.
Lund throws a solid leg kick but Shipilov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lund.
Shipilov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shipilov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shipilov checks a low kick from Lund.
Shipilov avoids the head kick by Lund.
Lund has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice shot by Shipilov.
Lund misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shipilov throws a leg kick that misses.
Shipilov cracks Lund with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lund misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Shipilov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lund moves away.
Shipilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shipilov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shipilov throws a right hand that misses
and Lund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lund takes a swing at Shipilov's ribcage but misses.
Shipilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lund.
Shipilov misses with a low kick.
Sergey Shipilov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lund scores with a jab.
A low kick from Shipilov is predictable there
and Lund counters with a nice body shot.
Lund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shipilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shipilov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lund throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shipilov feints and then cracks Lund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lund down.
A solid body kick from Lund.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Lund.
Shipilov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lund tests Shipilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from Lund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov throws an off balance right hand
and Lund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shipilov misses with a head kick.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Lund.
Shipilov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lund.
A nice combination there by Lund.
Lund moves away from the strike by Shipilov.
Lund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lund appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shipilov.
Shipilov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipilov.
Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lund.
Lund throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipilov misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lund cracks Shipilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Shipilov misses the target.
Shipilov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lund is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shipilov with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shipilov throws a sloppy head kick and Lund moves out of range easily.
Lund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lund misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shipilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shipilov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lund is able to avoid easily.
Shipilov backing away here, and Lund unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shipilov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shipilov throws a shot from downtown. Lund moves away and avoids it.
Shipilov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lund looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
Shipilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shipilov throws a head kick but Lund moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Shipilov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lund doesn't seem phased though.
Shipilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shipilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lund is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund throws a low kick, looking for Shipilov's leg but Shipilov calmly moves out of range.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses.
Shipilov throws a lazy right hand but Lund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shipilov. That did some damage!
Lund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lund throws the left hand but Shipilov avoids the punch easily.
Shipilov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donk. Shipilov catches Lund right on the button with a cross.
Lund takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shipilov.
Shipilov 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.
Shipilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lund misses with a leg kick
and Shipilov counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Lund. Beautiful body shot.
Lund lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov slips a jab from Lund.
Lund misses with a head kick.
Lund checks a low kick from Shipilov.
Lund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lund moves out of range as Shipilov strikes.
Lund doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shipilov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lund.
Shipilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lund scores with a body shot.
Shipilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Lund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shipilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lund. Lund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shipilov throws a sloppy head kick and Lund moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Shipilov.
Shipilov sets himself, and Lund steps forward looking for the clinch! Shipilov avoids it this time.
Shipilov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lund works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Lund 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.
Shipilov throws a low kick but Lund avoids it.
Lund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shipilov moves away.
Shipilov misses with a double jab.
Lund misses with a body shot.
Lund keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shipilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shipilov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shipilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lund is just out of range.
Lund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipilov takes a swing at Lund's ribcage but misses.
Lund moves forwards but Shipilov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shipilov throws a hook but Lund blocks it.
Lund throws a leg kick but Shipilov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund scores with a decent looking hook.
Lund misses with a hook. Shipilov ducked under it nicely.
Shipilov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shipilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lund looks for the body kick but Shipilov saw that one coming.
Shipilov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lund.
Shipilov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lund scores with a punch to the head.
Shipilov takes a swing at Lund's ribcage but misses.
Lund lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shipilov 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.
Shipilov lands with a straight right. Lund didn't see that one coming.
Shipilov with the inside leg kick.
A head kick by Shipilov misses
and Lund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Shipilov misses.
Shipilov misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipilov misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lund.
Shipilov throwing a counter right hand but Lund manages to avoid it.
Lund misses the shot to the body.
Lund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Lund blocks the low kick.
Lund avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Shipilov avoids the head kick by Lund.
Shipilov throws a jab when Lund was well out of range.
Shipilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shipilov cracks Lund with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lund avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shipilov.
A shot to the liver by Lund. Beautiful body shot.
Shipilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lund counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lund throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Lund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shipilov doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov throws a body punch but Lund moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lund misses.
Shipilov cracks a nice hook into Lund's ribs.
Lund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shipilov doesn't seem bothered though.
Lund ducks under a wild hook from Shipilov.
Shipilov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lund takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lund.
Lund throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Shipilov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lund scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shipilov in his tracks.
Shipilov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shipilov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lund connects with a solid leg kick.
Lund fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shipilov on the side of the head.
Lund 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shipilov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lund doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov lands with a shot to the body.
Lund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lund lands a lovely overhand right.
Lund throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shipilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shipilov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shipilov throws a series of punches but Lund moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lund! But no joy.
Lund misses with a low kick as Shipilov jumps back.
Nice uppercut lands for Lund. That snapped Shipilov's head back.
Shipilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shipilov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lund counters with a nice uppercut.
Lund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lund lunges at Shipilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shipilov's hand.
Lund thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Lund really dominated that round.
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.
Shipilov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shipilov throws a head kick that Lund semi-blocks.
It looks like Aaron Lund has been cut.
The fighters circling - Lund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Lund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Shipilov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lund throws a jab but it's blocked by Shipilov.
Lund keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lund throws a lazy right hand but Shipilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shipilov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lund moves away.
Lund is looking for the big counter here.
Shipilov lands an overhand right.
Lund throws a combination. Shipilov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shipilov drops his hands momentarily and Lund takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shipilov misses with a hook to the body
and Lund counters with a nice uppercut.
Shipilov misses with a jab to the body
and Lund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund looks to land a left hand but Shipilov moved out of range nicely.
Shipilov misses the shot to the body.
Shipilov wants to land a leg kick but Lund is out of range.
Lund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lund takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shipilov moves away.
Shipilov sizes up Lund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lund avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shipilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shipilov scores with a nice strike.
Lund ducks under a wild hook from Shipilov.
Shipilov looks to land a left hand but Lund moved out of range nicely.
Shipilov stuns Lund with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shipilov throws the left hand but Lund avoids the punch easily.
Lund throws a shot from downtown. Shipilov moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lund is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipilov.
Shipilov slips under a jab.
Shipilov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shipilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shipilov 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.
Shipilov misses with a hook. Lund ducked under it nicely.
Lund has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shipilov throws a head kick but Lund moves out of range.
Lund looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
Lund scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lund tries to work over Shipilov's front leg with a kick but Shipilov checks it.
Lund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shipilov. That did some damage!
Shipilov slips a jab from Lund.
Shipilov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lund.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund throws a good cross that connects.
Lund swings for the body but Shipilov moves out of range.
Shipilov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Shipilov finds it's way through Lund's defenses.
Shipilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lund was well out of range. Poor timing from Shipilov.
Lund lands a jab to Shipilov's midsection.
Lund keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lund misses the shot to the body.
Lund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shipilov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shipilov misses with a leg kick
and Lund counters with a nice uppercut.
Lund has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shipilov finds it's way round the side to connect with Lund's head.
Lund scores with a hook to the body. Shipilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lund connects with an inside leg kick.
Shipilov throws a combination. Lund tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Lund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shipilov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund blocks a low kick nicely.
Lund lands a nice hook to Shipilov's body. Shipilov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shipilov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lund to score with a decent uppercut.
Shipilov throws a hook to the side of Lund's head but Lund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shipilov throws out a loose jab but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shipilov throws a body punch but Lund moves out of range.
Shipilov misses with a body shot.
Shipilov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lund eats them both and turns towards Shipilov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shipilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shipilov throws a head kick but Lund moves out of range.
Shipilov connects with a right hand. Lund shakes it off.
Shipilov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lund scores with a hook to the body. Shipilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Shipilov there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Aaron Lund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lund's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lund misses with a right hand
and Shipilov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lund throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lund throws a hook but Shipilov blocks it.
As Lund backs away, Shipilov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lund jabs Shipilov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shipilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shipilov misses with a straight left.
Shipilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lund was well out of range. Poor timing from Shipilov.
Lund misses with a wild body shot.
Shipilov tries a low kick but Lund avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lund misses.
Shipilov fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lund throws a hook to the side of Shipilov's head but Shipilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shipilov.
Lund throws a poor cross that misses
and Shipilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from Lund.
Shipilov throws a sloppy head kick and Lund moves out of range easily.
Lund slips a jab from Shipilov.
Lund looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
A big left from Lund misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lund.
Lund lands the left hand.
Lund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shipilov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lund.
Shipilov slips a straight right by Lund.
Lund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shipilov is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Lund.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from Lund.
Shipilov takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shipilov blocks a low kick nicely.
Shipilov misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Lund misses.
Shipilov tests Lund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shipilov connects with a leg kick.
Lund misses with a wild body shot.
Shipilov lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Shipilov. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick from Shipilov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shipilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shipilov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shipilov 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.
Lund slips under a jab from Shipilov.
The crowd cheers as Lund lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shipilov doesn't seem phased though.
Lund moves away from the strike by Shipilov.
Aaron Lund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shipilov 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 Lund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shipilov connects with a leg kick.
Lund throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lund connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lund is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Shipilov tenderised Lund's leg. Lund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shipilov misses with the combination.
Shipilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lund scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That kick from Shipilov tenderised Lund's leg. Lund is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Shipilov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Lund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shipilov swings for the body but Lund moves out of range.
Shipilov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lund throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Lund slips under a jab from Shipilov.
Lund throws a shot to the body.
Lund avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shipilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lund.
Shipilov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sergey Shipilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shipilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Shipilov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lund 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Shipilov!
Sergey Shipilov retains his middleweight title!
Sergey Shipilov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Hopkins (ranked 14 p4p, 82 weight class) and Manny Johnson (ranked 2 p4p, 15 weight class). Johnson has chosen On The Run as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Giuseppe Hopkins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Giuseppe Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hopkins is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hopkins.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
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 nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Johnson wants to slow Hopkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Hopkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson looks winded!
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hopkins.
A nice left hand lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Hopkins is wise to it.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Jab by Johnson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Johnson throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins motions for Johnson to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins motions for Johnson to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
A cross from Johnson lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Hopkins needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins motions for Johnson to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hopkins to keep the fight standing.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Hopkins gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two 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!
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Hopkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside.
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A low kick lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Hopkins clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson stops Hopkins from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands and steps away. Hopkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Hopkins throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Hopkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
Hopkins is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Hopkins has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
A short left from Hopkins.
Giuseppe Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Hopkins had his way with Manny Johnson in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hopkins thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Hopkins is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for Hopkins.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson slips a jab from Hopkins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Hopkins.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Hopkins tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Hopkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hopkins, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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