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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Knudsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Sammakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knudsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gorgoroth - Destroyer. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sammakko's choice of entrance music: Saku Sammakko. On his way into the cage it seems that Konrad Knudsen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Konrad Knudsen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
168 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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166 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Konrad Knudsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Saku Sammakko!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knudsen throws a head kick that misses.
Sammakko keeps the fight on the outside.
Knudsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knudsen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knudsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knudsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sammakko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sammakko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knudsen actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sammakko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knudsen defending well though.
Knudsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Sammakko.
Knudsen wants to control the action here but instead Sammakko manages to pass to full mount!
Sammakko with a couple of short strikes.
Knudsen tries to reverse the position but Sammakko maintains control.
Knudsen regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knudsen trying to control but Sammakko postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen is looking for a sweep. Sammakko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sammakko trying to control the action but Knudsen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knudsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sammakko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knudsen tries to land a front kick but Sammakko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko checks a low kick from Knudsen.
Sammakko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Sammakko blocks the low kick.
Knudsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Knudsen. That snapped Sammakko's head back.
Knudsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sammakko drops his hands momentarily and Knudsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sammakko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knudsen did well to prevent Sammakko getting side control.
Knudsen is breathing heavily.
Sammakko trying to control from half guard but Knudsen is working away.
Knudsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sammakko.
Sammakko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sammakko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knudsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sammakko.
Knudsen is trying to maintain the position but Sammakko is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sammakko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sammakko prevents Knudsen from improving his position.
Knudsen is staying active underneath Sammakko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Knudsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Konrad Knudsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knudsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Knudsen finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Konrad Knudsen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sammakko swinging wildly here.
Sammakko with a hook.
Sammakko shoots in but Knudsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knudsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sammakko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sammakko duly obliges.
Knudsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knudsen swings for the body but Sammakko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen wants to clinch up but Sammakko keeps it at a distance.
Sammakko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sammakko throws and elbow that misses. Knudsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sammakko's guard. Nice move by Knudsen!
Knudsen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sammakko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sammakko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sammakko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knudsen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sammakko.
Knudsen wants to control but Sammakko is keeping him busy.
Sammakko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sammakko is not content to let Knudsen control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Konrad Knudsen.
Sammakko scores with a sloppy right hand. Knudsen should have avoided that one.
Knudsen throws a head kick but Sammakko moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sammakko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knudsen counters with a leg kick.
Knudsen misses with a wild body shot.
Knudsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sammakko moves out of range of the leg kick from Knudsen.
A solid body kick from Knudsen.
Knudsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knudsen tries to clinch but Sammakko is having none of it.
Knudsen throws a combination that misses
and Sammakko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen is pressed up against the cage. Sammakko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knudsen down to the mat. Knudsen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice jab there from Knudsen.
Knudsen throws a head kick but Sammakko moves out of range.
Sammakko looks to land a combination. Knudsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sammakko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sammakko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sammakko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sammakko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knudsen or not.
Sammakko gets control of Knudsen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sammakko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sammakko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knudsen is aware though and is defending well.
Sammakko keeping moving, preventing Knudsen from controlling successfully.
Sammakko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knudsen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knudsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sammakko has managed to get both his arms back between Knudsen's legs - danger averted.
Knudsen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sammakko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Knudsen.
Sammakko grinds an elbow into Knudsen's temple.
Sammakko landing strikes.
Sammakko cracks Knudsen with a big elbow.
Sammakko cracks Knudsen with a big right hand but Knudsen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sammakko lands a nice forearm strike.
Sammakko is chipping away with strikes.
Knudsen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sammakko connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Sammakko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Knudsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knudsen throws a head kick that misses.
Sammakko gets a clinch.
Sammakko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sammakko looking to stall.
The referee calls for Sammakko to work.
Sammakko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knudsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sammakko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Sammakko scores with a four punch combination!
Konrad Knudsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knudsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sammakko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knudsen tries to avoid it but Sammakko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knudsen to the ground. Knudsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knudsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sammakko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen is trying to maintain the position but Sammakko is very close to passing his half guard.
Sammakko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sammakko is trying to work for a kimura but Knudsen is defending well.
Knudsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sammakko pulls his head out easily.
Sammakko drops an elbow to the side of Knudsen's head.
Sammakko trying to pass the guard but Knudsen defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knudsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sammakko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sammakko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sammakko lands a nice short elbow.
Sammakko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sammakko throwing shots but Knudsen is blocking nicely.
Knudsen is not content to let Sammakko control the position.
Knudsen is trying to maintain the position but Sammakko is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sammakko fails to land the takedown.
Knudsen throws a push kick but Sammakko slaps the foot to one side.
Knudsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Knudsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sammakko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knudsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knudsen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sammakko's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sammakko cracks Knudsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sammakko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sammakko.
Sammakko working the ground and pound.
Sammakko trying to control the position but Knudsen is working away.
Knudsen struggling a bit here.
Sammakko tries for a kimura but Knudsen is defending well.
Sammakko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knudsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Sammakko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sammakko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Sammakko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eza Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
217 lbs
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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Excellent 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Wesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eza Nahka!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wesley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahka tries for a kimura but Wesley is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nahka trying to control the position but Wesley is working away.
Nahka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wesley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wesley wants to improve his position but Nahka is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nahka connects with a nice short shot to Wesley's temple.
Nahka is thwarting Wesley's attempts to control the position.
Nahka wants to control but Wesley is keeping him busy.
Nahka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wesley moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wesley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nahka defends well.
Wesley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nahka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wesley's guard.
Nahka trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nahka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wesley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nahka stands up over Wesley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley working a defensive guard here.
Wesley wants to sweep here but Nahka controlling him for the moment.
Nahka throwing strikes but missing.
Wesley working a defensive guard but Nahka manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nahka trying to control the position but Wesley is working away.
Nahka working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Nahka.
Wesley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wesley tries to get out of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nahka swats away the attempt to clinch by Wesley.
Nahka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wesley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wesley wants to control but Nahka postures up.
Nahka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wesley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nahka throws a strike aimed at the side of Wesley's head but Wesley avoids it well.
Wesley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nahka seems to be working for a kimura but Wesley defends the submission attempt.
Nahka is looking for a kimura here.
Nahka looks gassed!
Wesley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nahka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nahka's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley doesn't have the hooks in and Nahka manages to turn into his guard.
Wesley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nahka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wesley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nahka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wesley controlling the position.
Wesley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nahka manages to get himself to full guard.
Wesley tries to free his leg and advance position but Nahka is retaining full guard.
Nahka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wesley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wesley trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nahka looking for subs off his back but Wesley has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eza Nahka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nahka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wesley as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesley. Nahka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nahka shoots in for a double leg but Wesley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wesley clinches with his opponent.
Nahka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ron Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eza Nahka.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wesley obliges.
Wesley lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Eza Nahka has been cut.
Wesley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wesley lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Wesley.
Nahka is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wesley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley with a knee to the head.
Wesley lands a knee to the body.
Wesley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wesley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nahka backwards.
Wesley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wesley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A knee to the head by Wesley.
Wesley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Wesley.
Wesley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nahkas head.
A knee to the head by Wesley.
Wesley gets underhooks to prevent Nahka's takedown attempt.
Wesley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nahka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wesley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wesley digs a right hand underneath Nahka's ribcage. Nahka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wesley gets through Nahka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wesley is leaning against Nahka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nahka tries for a takedown but Wesley manages to get underhooks.
Nahka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wesley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nahka.
Wesley lands an elbow that stopped Nahka in his tracks for a moment.
Wesley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nahka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahka wants a takedown.
Wesley lands with a right to the head.
Nahka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesley lands a right hand.
Wesley lands a nice knee to the body.
Wesley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Wesley.
Wesley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nahkas head.
Wesley pushes Nahka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nahka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wesley effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Wesley.
Wesley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wesley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wesley cracks Nahka with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wesley.
Wesley lands an uppercut.
Wesley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wesley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wesley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Wesley.
A right handed body shot lands from Wesley.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wesley.
Nahka is trying to drag Wesley to the mat but Wesley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wesley taking a breather.
Nahka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wesley works on Nahka's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Wesley.
Ron Wesley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nahka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wesley prevents it.
Wesley lands a knee to the body.
Wesley swings wildly with an uppercut but Nahka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nahka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wesley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nahka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ron Wesley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wesley as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley throws a head kick but Nahka moves out of range.
Wesley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wesley misses with a few strikes there.
Nahka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nahka with the ground and pound but Wesley regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wesley is pressing down on Nahka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nahka drops back looking for a leg! Wesley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wesley manages to kick Nahka off! Nahka jumps back into Wesley's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wesley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nahka's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Wesley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eza Nahka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wesley misses the shot to the body.
Wesley throws an overhand right that lands on Nahka's shoulder, as Nahka tries to avoid the shot.
Wesley is looking to slow Nahka down with leg kicks.
Nahka shoots in for a double leg but Wesley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nahka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wesley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wesley throws the kick towards the body but Nahka avoids it.
Wesley scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wesley - that will leave a mark!
Wesley misses the shot to the body.
Wesley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wesley misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahka misses with a takedown attempt - Wesley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ron Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eza Nahka.
Wesley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nahka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesley throws a jab but it's blocked by Nahka.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wesley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wesley throws a head kick but Nahka moves out of range.
Nahka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wesley is fending him off so far but Nahka persists. Nope, Wesley circles away and we're back to standing.
Wesley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eza Nahka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wesley connects with a solid leg kick.
Wesley scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahka has a takedown stuffed.
Wesley is looking to clinch.
Wesley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wesley throws a low kick, looking for Nahka's leg but Nahka calmly moves out of range.
Wesley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nahka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nahka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wesley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wesley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wesley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nahka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesley.
Wesley fakes the leg kick and cracks Nahka in the body.
Wesley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nahka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesley.
Wesley looks to throw the jab but Nahka is out of range.
Wesley misses the shot to the body.
Wesley throws a body kick that misses.
Nahka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wesley swivels and escapes.
Ron Wesley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nahka moves away.
Wesley looks to land a body kick but Nahka moved away.
Nahka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesley throws a head kick but Nahka moves out of range.
Wesley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nahka moves out of range of the body kick from Wesley.
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.
Wesley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nahka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wesley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Wesley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wesley is looking to chop away at Nahka's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wesley.
Wesley throws a head kick but Nahka moves out of range.
Wesley is looking to wear down Nahka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wesley tries to clinch but Nahka moves away
and Nahka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nahka.
Wesley wants to sweep here but Nahka controlling him for the moment.
Nahka is fighting to break Wesley's control of his arms but Wesley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nahka throwing strikes from guard but Wesley blocks nicely.
Nahka is fighting to break Wesley's control of his arms but Wesley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Wesley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wesley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Wesley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mr black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). black's entrance music is yes. A fine choice. Austin has chosen Stone Cold Steve Austin's entrance music as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
160 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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167 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, mr black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
black throws a jab but it's blocked by Austin.
black misses with a few strikes there.
Austin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Austin cracks black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
black throws a jab when Austin was well out of range.
Steve Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
black lands an overhand right.
black defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Austin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from black.
Austin misses with a straight left.
black avoids the body shot from Austin.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by black.
Austin blocks a head kick by black.
Austin throws a left and a right that both miss
and black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Austin thinking.
black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Austin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Austin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Austin showed some decent athleticism there.
Austin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
black gets back to full guard.
black trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
black is trying to control the position but Austin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin trying to control but black is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin forces his way into half guard.
black regains full guard. Nicely done.
Austin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Austin prevents black from getting back to his feet.
black keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Austin defends well.
black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
black keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin looking to sit in guard and control but black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
black drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Austin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now black has Austin in his guard.
black keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but black is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
black trying to keep a closed guard but Austin is proving a slippery customer.
Austin preventing the sweep.
black looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Austin forces his way into half guard.
Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
black is refusing to be controlled, as Austin sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
black gets caught flat footed, as Austin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Austin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Austin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Austin trying to control but black is working from the bottom.
black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Austin is one step ahead there.
Austin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
black looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. black moves away and avoids it.
black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Austin's head.
Austin working a defensive guard here.
black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Austin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Austin keeping full guard, as black tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Austin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Austin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Austin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Austin is breathing heavily.
black chips away with some ground and pound.
black wants to pass the guard but Austin is keeping the position.
black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Austin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
black gets to his feet. Austin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
black just misses with a punch to the body.
Austin looks for a takedown but black sprawls well.
Austin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
black lands a high kick!
black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Austin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Austin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with black but black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Austin throws a leg kick but black checks it.
Austin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with an uppercut. black saw that one coming.
black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Austin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
black cracks Austin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from black does no damage.
Austin throws a leg kick which misses black's front leg but catches the back leg as black tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Austin.
black shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin shoots in for a double leg but black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
mr black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
Austin throws a combination that misses
and black counters by clinching up.
black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
black misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from black.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr black dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from black.
Austin shoots and misses
and black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
black thows a body shot but no joy.
Austin misses with an uppercut. black saw that one coming.
black lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
black missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Austin throws a wild body kick that black sees coming a mile off.
Austin misses with a combination
and black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Austin shoots in and bounces black off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
black wants to get back to his feet but Austin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Austin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Austin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Austin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Austin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Austin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Austin wants to control from the top but black keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Austin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
black is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Austin rolls with it to try and escape but black cranks on the arm and Austin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). mr black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austenite Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. 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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25
200 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Austenite Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neil Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Iron does no damage.
Goldman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Iron is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iron paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goldman throws a head kick that misses.
Iron takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Austenite Iron has been cut.
Iron throws a nice looking combination but Goldman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goldman.
Iron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goldman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iron's sensitive parts.
Austenite Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Iron moves forwards but Goldman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Iron misses with a hook to the body
and Goldman counters with a nice uppercut.
Iron throws a hook but Goldman avoids it easily.
Goldman staying out of range there.
Goldman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron is breathing heavily.
Iron tries to keep at a distance but Goldman has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Goldman on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman lands a right hand.
Goldman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldman lands a jab-cross combination.
Goldman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iron takes a shot to the head.
Goldman working Iron over with knees to the body.
Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iron throws a hook but Goldman avoids it easily.
Iron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goldman lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goldman.
Goldman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle, before Goldman throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Iron's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Goldman lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Neil Goldman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jirka Fukala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tonbridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonbridge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Cumshots - I Drink Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
182 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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23
186 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jirka Fukala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Tonbridge!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonbridge tries to close the distance and clinch but Fukala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tonbridge moves into range and clinches up with Fukala.
Tonbridge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tonbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fukala gets underhooks to prevent Tonbridge's takedown attempt.
Fukala cracks Tonbridge with a nice body shot.
Fukala lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukala lands a left hand.
Fukala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonbridge.
Tonbridge looks gassed!
Tonbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Fukala - that landed with a thud.
Fukala digs a right hand into Tonbridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonbridge's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Fukala.
A short body shot lands from Fukala as the two fighters clinch.
Fukala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fukala scores with a shot to the side of Tonbridge's head.
Fukala lands a body shot.
Tonbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Fukala.
Fukala tries to work over Tonbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Fukala.
Fukala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fukala pushes Tonbridge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fukala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala lands with a left to the head.
Fukala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tonbridge or not.
Fukala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fukala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fukala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tonbridge or not.
Fukala lands with a short shot to the head.
Fukala cracks Tonbridge with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Fukala as the two fighters clinch.
Fukala lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fukala.
A hook to the body from Fukala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tonbridge or not.
A short uppercut from Fukala.
Fukala lands a shot to the body.
Fukala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fukala lands a body punch.
Fukala misses with a punch on the inside.
Fukala scores with a shot to the side of Tonbridge's head.
Tonbridge blocking some punches.
Fukala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fukala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukala.
Tonbridge blocking some punches.
Fukala cracks Tonbridge with a nice body shot.
Fukala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonbridge.
Fukala lands a body punch.
Fukala digs a right hand into Tonbridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonbridge's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukala.
Fukala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fukala.
Fukala misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fukala.
Fukala lands a shot to the body.
Fukala scores with a hook to the body.
Fukala lands with a left to the head.
Fukala lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala working aggressively here.
Fukala throws a head punch that misses.
Tonbridge takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fukala scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fukala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala misses with a body punch.
Fukala cracks Tonbridge with a nice body shot.
Tonbridge blocking some punches.
Tonbridge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fukala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tonbridge tries to land a knee to the head but Fukala blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Fukala.
Fukala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fukala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tonbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fukala lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fukala.
Fukala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tonbridge.
Tonbridge blocks an uppercut.
Fukala struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonbridge controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Fukala as the two fighters clinch.
Tonbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Fukala scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Fukala.
Fukala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fukala misses with the head strike.
Fukala throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Fukala.
Fukala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fukala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fukala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fukala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Nice body punch from Fukala - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukala swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukala lands with a right to the head.
Tonbridge takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fukala has a couple of punches blocked by Tonbridge.
Fukala misses with some punches.
Fukala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonbridge.
Fukala working aggressively here.
Fukala misses with some punches.
Tonbridge lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jirka Fukala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fukala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fukala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukala looks to land a combination but Tonbridge avoids it well.
Tonbridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fukala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonbridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonbridge is looking to clinch.
Fukala closes the distance and pushes Tonbridge back into the cage.
Tonbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Tonbridge.
Fukala swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukala lands with a right to the head.
Fukala misses with some punches.
Tonbridge is breathing heavily.
Fukala working aggressively here.
Tonbridge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fukala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonbridge blocking some punches.
Fukala tries to throw a body punch but Tonbridge avoids it by throwing Fukala back against the cage.
Fukala misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonbridge pushes Fukala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fukala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukala misses with a punch to the body.
Fukala tries a body shot but Tonbridge blocks it.
Fukala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonbridge lands a right hand.
Tonbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fukala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonbridge lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fukala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fukala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonbridge can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonbridge.
Fukala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fukala tries to work over Tonbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukala tries to work over Tonbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukala working aggressively here.
Fukala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukala can't find room to land a body shot as Tonbridge controls the action.
Tonbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fukala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukala.
Tonbridge is working for takedown but Fukala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tonbridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fukala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jirka Fukala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Tonbridge.
Tonbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukala lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukala.
Fukala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fukala lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala lands with a short shot to the head.
Fukala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonbridge.
A body shot lands from Fukala.
Fukala scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukala tries to work over Tonbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukala lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fukala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fukala swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukala trying to land knees to the body.
Fukala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Fukala.
Fukala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fukala scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Fukala is leaning against Tonbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fukala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fukala blocking some punches.
Fukala misses with a punch on the inside.
Fukala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tonbridge or not.
Fukala lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Fukala.
Fukala cracks Tonbridge with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukala.
Fukala lands a body punch.
Fukala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukala has a couple of punches blocked by Tonbridge.
Fukala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge misses with a knee to the head.
Fukala blocks an uppercut.
Fukala tries to work over Tonbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukala gets through Tonbridge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fukala lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fukala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fukala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fukala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala prevents the takedown attempt.
Tonbridge blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Fukala.
Jirka Fukala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tonbridge misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tonbridge blocks a body shot from Fukala.
Tonbridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fukala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fukala lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukala lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jirka Fukala dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tonbridge wants to clinch but Fukala slips to the side
and Fukala counters with a nice body shot.
Tonbridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukala.
Fukala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tonbridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Fukala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fukala lands with a shot to the body.
Tonbridge walks into a jab.
A jab from Fukala finds it's way through Tonbridge's defenses.
Tonbridge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fukala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fukala connects with a body shot.
Tonbridge ducks under a wild hook from Fukala.
Fukala lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tonbridge tries for a takedown but Fukala circles away easily
and Fukala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonbridge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fukala tests Tonbridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukala scores with a decent looking hook.
Terry Tonbridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonbridge looks to land a combination but Fukala avoids it well.
Jirka Fukala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Fukala misses its intended target.
Tonbridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fukala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Fukala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonbridge doesn't seem phased though.
Tonbridge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fukala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukala has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Fukala.
Tonbridge takes a shot to the head.
Fukala throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonbridge.
A short right from Fukala on the inside.
Fukala can't find room to land a body shot as Tonbridge controls the action.
Fukala scores with a shot to the side of Tonbridge's head.
A right hand to the body from Fukala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukala.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonbridge.
A nice left hand lands by Fukala.
Fukala lands a shot to the body.
Tonbridge takes a shot to the head.
Tonbridge blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fukala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fukala.
Fukala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jirka Fukala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tonbridge is rocked!
A body shot lands from Fukala.
A hook to the body from Fukala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala lands a left hand.
Fukala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Fukala scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Fukala.
Tonbridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukala finish him?
Fukala throws a head punch that misses.
Tonbridge seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Fukala on the inside.
Tonbridge prevents a body shot from Fukala.
Tonbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fukala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fukala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fukala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fukala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fukala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tonbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fukala lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonbridge has Fukala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fukala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jirka Fukala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Tonbridge.
Tonbridge prevents a body shot from Fukala.
Fukala lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala lands a body shot.
Fukala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Fukala.
Terry Tonbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukala lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fukala swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukala lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jirka Fukala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fukala 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jirka Fukala!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Sabotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Proclaimers - 500 Miles. Trevor Robertson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Sabotka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabotka wants to clinch.
Robertson tries to bum rush Sabotka with a series of wild strikes but Sabotka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sabotka.
Robertson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sabotka defends it nicely.
Good leg kick by Sabotka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robertson misses with a low kick.
Sabotka slaps away a takedown attempt from Robertson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sabotka walks into a stiff left hand from Robertson.
Sabotka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sabotka avoids the head kick by Robertson.
Sabotka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Sabotka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Robertson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sabotka doesn't manage to clinch there - Robertson circles away.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabotka scoring well with a low kick there.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Sabotka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabotka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sabotka, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown by Robertson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sabotka which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Sabotka throws a leg kick which misses Robertson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robertson tries to avoid it.
Robertson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robertson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robertson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sabotka.
Sabotka clinches up against the cage.
Robertson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robertson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabotka.
Sabotka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sabotka lands an elbow inside that Robertson shrugs off.
Sabotka blocking some punches.
Robertson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sabotka.
Sabotka lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson avoiding damage as Sabotka throws knees to the body.
Sabotka misses with an elbow strike.
Sabotka misses with an elbow strike.
Robertson tries a body shot but Sabotka blocks it.
Nice elbow from Sabotka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sabotka.
Sabotka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robertson is defending well for now.
Sabotka misses with an elbow strike.
Sabotka tries to land knees in the clinch but Robertson avoids the damage to the body.
Robertson managing to block the knees to the body from Sabotka.
Robertson avoiding damage as Sabotka throws knees to the body.
Robertson lands a nice elbow.
Robertson lands a nice elbow.
Robertson blocks the elbow strike.
Robertson dodges an elbow strike from Sabotka.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike.
Sabotka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robertson.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike.
Sabotka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Robertson.
Robertson tries a knee to the head but Sabotka blocks it.
Sabotka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robertson is defending well for now.
Robertson lands an uppercut.
Sabotka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robertson is trying to break the clinch but Sabotka is controlling him.
Robertson blocks the elbow strike.
Sabotka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses.
Sabotka lands a slapping body shot.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Sabotka counters with a one-two to the body.
Sabotka works the jab nicely.
Sabotka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses.
Sabotka scoring well with a low kick there.
Robertson misses with a double jab.
Robertson moves out of range of the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sabotka!
Sabotka throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick from Sabotka lands but Robertson takes it in his stride.
A jab from Sabotka finds it's way through Robertson's defenses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sabotka - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sabotka, right into the meat.
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!
Sabotka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sabotka has Robertson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robertson.
Robertson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sabotka won't allow it.
Robertson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sabotka or not.
Robertson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sabotka is defending well for now.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sabotka lands an elbow that stopped Robertson in his tracks for a moment.
Robertson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sabotka lands a nice elbow.
Sabotka throws an elbow but it misses.
Robertson dodges an elbow strike from Sabotka.
A head punch on the inside from Robertson fails to land.
Sabotka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robertson looking to throw knees to the head but Sabotka is blocking nicely.
Sabotka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robertson lands a body shot.
Robertson takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Robertson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabotka throws an elbow but it misses.
Sabotka misses with an elbow strike.
Robertson lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabotka lands an elbow inside that Robertson shrugs off.
Robertson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sabotka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sabotka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sabotka tries to clinch but Robertson moves out of range.
Sabotka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sabotka throws a head kick that half lands.
Robertson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robertson throws a big shot that misses.
Sabotka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Sabotka.
Sabotka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robertson keeps the fight on the outside.
Sabotka tries to clinch up.
Sabotka thows a body shot but no joy.
Robertson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robertson throws a big shot that misses.
Robertson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabotka throws a lazy head kick
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Sabotka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sabotka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabotka connects with a looping right hand.
Sabotka throws a low kick, looking for Robertson's leg but Robertson calmly moves out of range.
Sabotka lands a nice looking body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sabotka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sabotka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sabotka works Robertson's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sabotka cracks Robertson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robertson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trevor Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Sabotka.
Sergei Sabotka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sabotka closes the distance but Robertson moves to the side
and Robertson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sabotka tries to clinch but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sabotka scores with a body shot.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt - Sabotka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robertson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sabotka lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sabotka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robertson on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabotka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sergei Sabotka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robertson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sabotka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sabotka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robertson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sabotka throws a body punch but Robertson moves out of range.
Sabotka connects with a jab.
Robertson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabotka.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabotka.
Robertson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sabotka scores with a push kick.
Sabotka clinches up with Robertson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sabotka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robertson.
Robertson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike.
Robertson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Robertson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robertson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sabotka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sabotka misses with an elbow over the top.
Sabotka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robertson.
Robertson stalling in the clinch but Sabotka improves position.
Sabotka lands a damaging elbow.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch but Sabotka keeps him there for the moment.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Robertson.
Robertson misses with an elbow strike.
Sabotka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sabotka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robertson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sabotka.
Robertson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sabotka.
Sabotka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robertson stalling in the clinch.
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.
Robertson misses with an elbow strike.
Robertson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sabotka.
Robertson avoiding damage as Sabotka throws knees to the body.
Sabotka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robertson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robertson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabotka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sabotka misses with an elbow over the top.
Sabotka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robertson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sabotka avoids it.
Sabotka takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sabotka.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike from Sabotka.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robertson.
Sabotka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sabotka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sabotka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robertson tries to score a body lock takedown but Sabotka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike.
Sabotka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sabotka blocks the elbow strike.
Sabotka lands an elbow just above Robertson 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sabotka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sabotka misses with a jab to the body
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sabotka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sabotka counters with an inside leg kick.
Sabotka lands a head kick. Robertson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sabotka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robertson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabotka.
Sabotka tests Robertson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sabotka misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Sabotka connects with a high kick.
A jab from Robertson misses.
Sabotka throws a head kick but Robertson moves out of range.
Sabotka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robertson's calf.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabotka moves away.
Sabotka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robertson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sabotka connects with a solid leg kick.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sabotka darts in and clinches Robertson up against the cage.
Robertson pushes Sabotka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robertson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sabotka pushes off an throws an elbow but Robertson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robertson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sabotka avoids it.
Robertson lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sabotka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robertson's brow.
Sabotka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robertson.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sabotka trying to land knees to the body.
Sabotka lands an elbow that stopped Robertson in his tracks for a moment.
Sabotka throws an elbow but it misses.
Sabotka misses with an elbow over the top.
Robertson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabotka controls his hands.
Robertson misses with a body punch.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Robertson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Trevor Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike from Sabotka.
Robertson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sabotka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sabotka managing to block the knees to the body from Robertson.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson managing to block the knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka misses with an elbow over the top.
Sabotka missing with knees to the body.
Robertson is trying to stall.
Sabotka tries to land knees in the clinch but Robertson avoids the damage to the body.
Robertson is working Sabotka over against the cage.
Robertson misses with an elbow over the top.
Sabotka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robertson.
Robertson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sergei Sabotka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sabotka's head.
Sabotka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sabotka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson looking to sit in guard and control but Sabotka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robertson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sabotka stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Robertson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sabotka preventing the sweep.
Sabotka wants to stand but Robertson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab by Robertson.
Robertson throws a body kick that misses.
Sabotka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sabotka is looking to clinch.
Robertson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sabotka. Sabotka obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Sabotka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sabotka 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Sabotka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilhelm Reich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reich has chosen Wilhelm Reich in Hell as his entrance music. Wilhelm Reich has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Howlett's chin.
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142 lbs
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138 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Reich!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Howlett.
Reich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howlett but Howlett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Howlett stuffs the takedown.
Reich fails to land the takedown.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Reich.
Howlett stuffs the takedown.
Howlett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reich.
Howlett scores with a jab to the head.
Reich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howlett as he jumps to the side.
Howlett misses with a hook.
Reich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reich shoots in and bounces Howlett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reich wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
Howlett being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howlett is on top in guard.
Howlett looking to pass the guard.
Howlett passes Reich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reich trying to hold on to Howlett's head to control him but Howlett postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Howlett stands up from half guard.
Howlett rushes Reich and presses him up against the cage.
Howlett slows down the pace here.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlett has Reich pushed against the cage.
Reich wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howlett.
Howlett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howlett is pushing Reich up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Howlett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howlett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Reich is avoiding it.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Reich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett tries to bum rush Reich with a series of wild strikes but Reich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howlett defends it nicely.
Howlett clinches up with Reich and pushes him back against the cage.
Reich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Howlett blocking some punches.
Reich misses with the head strike.
Howlett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reich backwards.
Reich has had enough of the clinch but Howlett keeps him there for the moment.
Howlett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reich working aggressively here.
Howlett stalling.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Howlett.
Howlett blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Howlett.
A right handed body shot lands from Howlett.
Howlett stalling against the cage.
Howlett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reich has had enough of the clinch but Howlett keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett works on Reich's body with a couple of short punches.
Reich looks gassed!
Reich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reich being controlled against the cage.
Howlett gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A frustrated look appears on Reich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Howlett digs a right hand underneath Reich's ribcage. Reich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reich has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Reich gets control of Howlett's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Howlett stays in close to Reich's body and controls the position.
Howlett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howlett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Howlett.
Reich fails to land the takedown.
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howlett gets caught flat footed, as Reich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Howlett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reich has Howlett in his guard.
Reich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howlett controls the pace.
Howlett's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reich is trying to control the position but Howlett postures up.
Howlett content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Howlett.
Reich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reich was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
Reich shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett stuffs the takedown attempt from Reich. Reich gets slowly back to his feet.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Reich.
Howlett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reich is breathing heavily.
Howlett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reich. Reich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Howlett tries to bum rush Reich with a series of wild strikes but Reich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reich fails to land the takedown.
Howlett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howlett throws the left hand but Reich avoids the punch easily.
Reich misses with a takedown attempt - Howlett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reich shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reich.
Howlett tries to clinch there but Reich circles away.
Howlett has managed to clinch.
Howlett pushes Reich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reich wants to get back to striking at distance but Howlett won't allow it.
Reich is trying to break the clinch but Howlett is controlling him.
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Howlett scores with a shot to the side of Reich's head.
Howlett digs a right hand into Reich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reich's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Howlett.
Howlett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Howlett.
Reich working aggressively here.
Reich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howlett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reich.
Howlett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reich being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands with a light punch inside.
Howlett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reich misses with a punch on the inside.
Reich has had enough of the clinch but Howlett keeps him there for the moment.
Howlett prevents Reich from breaking the clinch.
Howlett lands a shot to the body.
Howlett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howlett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Howlett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Howlett - that landed with a thud.
Howlett is leaning against Reich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Howlett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reichs head.
Reich throws a head punch that misses.
Reich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howlett prevents it.
Reich working aggressively here.
Reich is trying to force a seperation but Howlett has the dominant position.
Howlett has Reich pressed against the cage, preventing Reich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howlett lands a right hand.
Reich being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Howlett both land. Nice combination.
Reich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howlett pinned against the cage. Howlett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howlett cracks Reich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Howlett catches Reich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Howlett throws a lazy right hand but Reich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reich shoots for a double leg takedown but Howlett sprawls well. He's pushed Reich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Howlett lands a nice looking body shot.
Reich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howlett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reich avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Reich closes the distance and clinches up with Howlett, looking for a takedown. Reich pushes Howlett against the cage but Howlett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Reich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett tries to clinch but Reich moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Reich or perhaps it was just good defense by Howlett which made him look bad.
Howlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett lands with a good body shot.
Howlett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Howlett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howlett just misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Howlett.
Howlett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Howlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howlett is fending him off so far but Reich persists. Nope, Howlett circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett cracks Reich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Howlett misses with a hook. Reich ducked under it nicely.
Reich tries to keep at a distance but Howlett has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Reich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howlett scores with a hook to the body.
Reich misses with some punches.
Reich breaks from the clinch.
Howlett swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reich is defended easily by Howlett.
Howlett misses with an uppercut. Reich saw that one coming.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reich.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Reich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Howlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett works over Reich's head and body with a nice combination.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reich dives in and grabs Howlett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes down on Reich's head and hops out.
Howlett tries to clinch but Reich moves out of range.
Howlett misses with an uppercut.
Reich shoots in for a double leg but Howlett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett connects with a crisp jab.
Howlett rushes Reich and presses him up against the cage.
Reich has had enough of the clinch but Howlett keeps him there for the moment.
Reich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Howlett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reich's efforts to push away.
Howlett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reich is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reich can't break the clinch.
Howlett has Reich pressed against the cage, preventing Reich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howlett prevents Reich from breaking the clinch.
Reich can't get the takedown.
Reich throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
Reich misses with some punches.
Reich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Howlett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Howlett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilhelm Reich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reich can't break the clinch.
Reich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howlett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Howlett lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reich can do to turn this around?
Reich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howlett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grizzly Gulag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Dardar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gulag might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to без души. Dardar has chosen Trial by Fire as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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28
205 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grizzly Gulag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Dardar!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gulag throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dardar's head.
Dardar blocks a leg kick.
Gulag throws a low kick, looking for Dardar's leg but Dardar calmly moves out of range.
Dardar lunges at Gulag with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gulag's hand.
Gulag throws a leg kick but Dardar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dardar connects with a crisp jab.
Gulag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dardar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dardar scoring well with a low kick there.
Dardar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dardar lands with a good body shot.
Dardar lands with a nice body kick.
Gulag is breathing heavily.
Dardar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dardar throws a head kick that Gulag semi-blocks.
It looks like Grizzly Gulag has been cut.
Gulag walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dardar digs a good body shot into Gulag's ribs.
Dardar jabs Gulag right on the nose. Gulag blinks but takes it well.
Dardar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gulag manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dardar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulag is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dardar.
Dardar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gulag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dardar is pushing down on Gulag's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gulag is fighting to maintain full guard but Dardar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dardar tries to pass to full mount but Gulag defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dardar misses with an uppercut.
A head kick by Gulag misses
and Dardar counters with a series of strikes. Gulag will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulag looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dardar checks a leg kick.
Dardar lands a glancing blow to the side of Gulag's head.
Dardar is looking to slow Gulag down with leg kicks.
Gulag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dardar scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Gulag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dardar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gulag keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dardar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dardar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dardar is looking to advance position but Gulag won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dardar is looking for a kimura but Gulag is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dardar to get the leverage.
Dardar tries to pass to full mount but Gulag defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dardar stalling away here and it's allowed Gulag to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gulag keeping full guard, as Dardar tries to pass.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dardar advances to half guard.
Dardar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gulag is just riding it out for now. Dardar eventually gives up the hold.
Dardar wants to control but Gulag is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dardar prevents Gulag from improving his position.
Gulag trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Dardar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grizzly Gulag's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dardar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulag.
Dardar misses with a leg kick.
Gulag looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dardar ducks under a wild hook from Gulag.
Nice uppercut lands for Dardar. That snapped Gulag's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Dardar blocks the leg kick.
Grizzly Gulag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gulag tries to land a leg kick but Dardar saw it coming and moves away.
Dardar throws a low kick but Gulag avoids it.
Gulag misses with the body kick
and Dardar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gulag is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Dardar coming out on top.
Gulag throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dardar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dardar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gulag moves away.
Gulag misses with a kick to the body.
Gulag gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dardar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gulag's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dardar lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dardar lands with a slapping head kick.
Grizzly Gulag's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dardar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dardar connects with the punch.
Dardar moves into the clinch.
A short left from Dardar.
Dardar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dardar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gulag's brow.
Gulag tries a knee to the head but Dardar blocks it.
Dardar landing knees to the body.
Dardar lands an elbow just above Gulag 's eye.
Dardar breaks from the clinch.
Dardar misses with a two punch combination.
Dardar looks to land a combination. Gulag sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dardar connects with a solid leg kick.
Dardar cracks Gulag with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dardar drops Gulag with a right and a left! Dardar comes rushing in but Gulag regains his composure and manages to keep Dardar in guard.
Gulag is rocked!
Grizzly Gulag's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dardar drops back looking for a leg! Gulag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gulag manages to kick Dardar off! Dardar jumps back into Gulag's guard.
Dardar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulag is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dardar drops back looking for a leg! Gulag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gulag manages to kick Dardar off! Dardar jumps back into Gulag's guard.
Dardar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gulag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dardar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dardar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dardar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gulag is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dardar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gulag thows a leg kick but Dardar checks it
and Dardar counters with a left and a right that stings Gulag.
A cross from Dardar lands.
Jeez, Grizzly Gulag's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dardar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gulag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gulag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Gulag misses
and Dardar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dardar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gulag keeps working.
Dardar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulag wants to improve his position but Dardar is controlling well.
Dardar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dardar trying to control the action but Gulag is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dardar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dardar throwing shots but Gulag is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Dardar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grizzly Gulag's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dardar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dardar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gulag tries to avoid it but Dardar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gulag to the ground. Gulag escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dardar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dardar scores with a push kick.
Dardar works over Gulag's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Dardar.
Gulag takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gulag throws a sloppy head kick
and Dardar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dardar works Gulag's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulag on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dardar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jesse Dardar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gulag takes one to the side of the head.
Dardar scores with a hook.
Dardar connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Dardar scores with a four punch combination!
Dardar connects with the punch.
Dardar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jesse Dardar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gulag takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulag takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dardar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dardar lands a nice hook to Gulag's body. Gulag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dardar closes the distance and clinches up with Gulag, looking for a takedown. Dardar pushes Gulag against the cage but Gulag circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grizzly Gulag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Dardar.
Dardar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dardar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dardar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dardar passes to full mount!
Dardar raining down shots from the mount!
Dardar working for a guillotine from mount but Gulag is in no mood to give up.
Gulag tries to reverse the position but Dardar maintains control.
Jesse Dardar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dardar controlling the pace for now.
Dardar wants to take his opponent's back but Gulag doesn't allow it.
Dardar looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulag stops Dardar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dardar controlling from the full mount.
Grizzly Gulag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dardar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gulag is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gulag tries to hold on but Dardar postures up.
Dardar wants to control the pace but Gulag is squirming around nicely.
Gulag is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dardar fails to take his opponent's back.
Dardar controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Dardar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dardar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Dardar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soloman van der Vaart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diaz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to This Is War. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Soloman van der Vaart!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by van der Vaart!
The fighters circling - van der Vaart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from van der Vaart.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but van der Vaart moves his leg out of the way.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but van der Vaart moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from van der Vaart.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
van der Vaart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz takes a swing at van der Vaart's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from van der Vaart.
Diaz scores with a jab. van der Vaart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. van der Vaart moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
It looks like Soloman van der Vaart has been cut.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? van der Vaart is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, van der Vaart circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. van der Vaart tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag van der Vaart to the ground. van der Vaart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
van der Vaart looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
van der Vaart takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from van der Vaart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from van der Vaart misses.
van der Vaart on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by van der Vaart.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and van der Vaart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
van der Vaart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
van der Vaart misses with an uppercut.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and van der Vaart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a hook but van der Vaart avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by van der Vaart.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but van der Vaart moved out of range nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
van der Vaart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but van der Vaart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Soloman van der Vaart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz lands the left hand.
That has opened up Soloman van der Vaart's cut even more.
Diaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks to clinch
and van der Vaart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
van der Vaart checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz tries to land a body kick
and van der Vaart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but van der Vaart is out of range.
The fighters circling - van der Vaart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps van der Vaart's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from van der Vaart does no damage.
A jab from Diaz misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soloman van der Vaart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soloman van der Vaart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
van der Vaart throws a right and a left that both miss.
van der Vaart throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. van der Vaart defends it nicely.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract van der Vaart.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Soloman van der Vaart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
van der Vaart avoids the body shot from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
van der Vaart throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
van der Vaart moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
van der Vaart lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Vaart slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but van der Vaart slips the punch.
Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and van der Vaart counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but van der Vaart is just out of range.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
van der Vaart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick by Diaz misses
and van der Vaart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van der Vaart avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but van der Vaart ducks down to avoid it.
van der Vaart misses with a double jab
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
van der Vaart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
van der Vaart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that van der Vaart sees coming a mile off.
van der Vaart throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and van der Vaart counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
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!
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
van der Vaart wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but van der Vaart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! van der Vaart is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van der Vaart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz stops van der Vaart from standing up.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but van der Vaart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
van der Vaart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed van der Vaart's guard.
van der Vaart is controlling Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow van der Vaart down.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and van der Vaart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
van der Vaart blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a right hand. van der Vaart shakes it off.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as van der Vaart throws out the jab.
van der Vaart swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from van der Vaart.
van der Vaart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Vaart misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from van der Vaart misses the target.
van der Vaart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
van der Vaart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but van der Vaart moves away.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but van der Vaart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz tries to clinch but van der Vaart moves out of range.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but van der Vaart slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips under a jab.
van der Vaart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz digs a good body shot into van der Vaart's ribs.
van der Vaart blocks a jab.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
van der Vaart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
van der Vaart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
van der Vaart moves out of range of the body kick.
van der Vaart misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and van der Vaart counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
van der Vaart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Diaz misses.
van der Vaart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but van der Vaart is out of range.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van der Vaart misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for van der Vaart.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and van der Vaart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nick Diaz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but van der Vaart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. van der Vaart tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. van der Vaart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on van der Vaart's shoulder, as van der Vaart tries to avoid the shot.
van der Vaart fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
van der Vaart throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
van der Vaart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
A telegraphed right hand from van der Vaart misses the target.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but van der Vaart slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from van der Vaart.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
van der Vaart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
van der Vaart looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
van der Vaart misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but van der Vaart circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from van der Vaart.
van der Vaart fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
van der Vaart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
van der Vaart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
enabling van der Vaart to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
van der Vaart connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz staying out of range there.
van der Vaart throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but van der Vaart sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz swings for the body but van der Vaart moves out of range.
van der Vaart throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz takes a swing at van der Vaart's ribcage but misses.
van der Vaart throws a combination that misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz throws a right hand that van der Vaart ducks under and follows up with a left that van der Vaart also avoids with ease.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from van der Vaart.
Diaz misses with a hook. van der Vaart ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. van der Vaart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
van der Vaart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to control from the top but van der Vaart keeps moving.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
van der Vaart trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
van der Vaart gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz had his way with Soloman van der Vaart in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
van der Vaart ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but van der Vaart uses good head movement to avoid it.
van der Vaart throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
van der Vaart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from van der Vaart.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but van der Vaart moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and van der Vaart counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at van der Vaart to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but van der Vaart sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Vaart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
van der Vaart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
letting van der Vaart counter with a right hand.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but van der Vaart was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
van der Vaart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
van der Vaart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
van der Vaart lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and van der Vaart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van der Vaart misses with a body punch
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz slips a straight right by van der Vaart.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
van der Vaart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
van der Vaart throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
van der Vaart moves out of range of the strikes.
van der Vaart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from van der Vaart misses the target.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van der Vaart blocks a jab.
van der Vaart circles away from the clinch attempt
and van der Vaart counters with a nice uppercut.
van der Vaart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters circling a little - Diaz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diaz moves away from the strike by van der Vaart.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and van der Vaart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping van der Vaart at a distance.
Diaz misses with a hook.
van der Vaart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings van der Vaart.
The cut above Soloman van der Vaart's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
van der Vaart is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from van der Vaart misses its intended target.
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
van der Vaart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
van der Vaart throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Soloman van der Vaart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz retains his welterweight title!
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