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GAMMA#1028 Tungsten v Beau PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Lee (ranked 1325 p4p, 2278 weight class) and Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 170 p4p, 260 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Doomsday Clock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21 - 15 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Dvalishvili coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Dvalishvili misses.
Dvalishvili connects with a single shot there.
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
A jab from Dvalishvili finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Dvalishvili thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Dvalishvili swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Dvalishvili both land. Nice combination.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
Dvalishvili tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Lee blocks a head kick by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a quick counter head kick but Dvalishvili was just out of range.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a quick counter head kick but Dvalishvili was just out of range.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dvalishvili counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dvalishvilis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dvalishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Lee.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoids the body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping left.
Lee throws a head kick that Dvalishvili semi-blocks.
Dvalishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dvalishvili looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Dvalishvili misses
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee wants to break free but Dvalishvili has control.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili connects with a single shot there.
Dvalishvili lands a slapping body shot.
Dvalishvili moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Dvalishvili appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee defending well as Dvalishvili loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dvalishvili! But no joy.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Lee.
Dvalishvili connects with a looping right hand.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee cracks Dvalishvili with an open hand slap.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee backing away here, and Dvalishvili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Dvalishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Dvalishvili as he connects with a hook.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Dvalishvili misses.
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
And Lee counters with a quick kick to the body but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Lee throws a head kick that Dvalishvili semi-blocks.
Dvalishvili takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dvalishvili takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dvalishvili's hands.
Dvalishvili takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dvalishvili.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Dvalishvili's shoulder, as Dvalishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dvalishvili throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Dvalishvili throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Dvalishvili.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dvalishvili, as that shot connected.
Lee scores with a head kick. Dvalishvili tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dvalishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Dvalishvili chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 Dvalishvili is rocked!
Dvalishvili stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Dvalishvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Dvalishvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Dvalishvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee misses with a hook
and Dvalishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeff Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Dvalishvili connects with an inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands with a cross.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Dvalishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dvalishvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Dvalishvili checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Dvalishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dvalishvili is able to avoid easily.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Dvalishvili throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Lee takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Dvalishvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Dvalishvili misses.
Lee lands a head kick. Dvalishvili smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dvalishvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Dvalishvili seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
That kick from Dvalishvili tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Lee.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Dvalishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dvalishvili stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Dvalishvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee misses with a low kick as Dvalishvili jumps back.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Dvalishvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Dvalishvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dvalishvili throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dvalishvili manages to circle out of the way.
Dvalishvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dvalishvili misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Dvalishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee throws a push kick but Dvalishvili slaps the foot to one side.
Dvalishvili throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Good leg kick by Lee.
Dvalishvili throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dvalishvili is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That has opened up Koba Dvalishvili's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Lee slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Lee throws a head kick that Dvalishvili semi-blocks.
Dvalishvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Dvalishvili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dvalishvili doesn't seem phased though.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Dvalishvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dvalishvili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dvalishvili has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koba Dvalishvili.
I think Dvalishvili 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Flo Holl (ranked 1181 p4p, 1778 weight class) and New Breed One (ranked 95 p4p, 134 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Flo Holl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, New Breed One!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Holl has his hands on One's head, controlling the position.
One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holl keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Holl pulls One in close to prevent any damage.
Holl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One drops back looking for a leg! Holl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holl manages to kick One off! One jumps back into Holl's guard.
One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holl has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One throwing strikes but missing.
Holl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holl wants to hit a sweep here but One passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holl there!
One throws some wild stikes that Holl manages to avoid easily.
One misses with a head shot.
One fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
One scoring with strikes but Holl is staying in there.
Holl prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Holl wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holl wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
One is trying to stick to Holl's back but Holl is turning into One. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in One's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Holl.
Holl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One is looking to improve his position.
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holl pulls his head out easily.
Holl perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
One felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Holl is thwarting One's attempts to control the position.
Holl not doing much here.
Holl'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 three minutes gone in the round.
One is looking for a sweep. Holl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Holl is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Holl wants to free his trapped foot but One is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holl not doing much here.
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holl trying to pass the guard but One defending well.
Holl is working hard here to advance position.
Holl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
One fails with a takedown attempt.
Holl feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Holl slaps away a takedown attempt from One, before circling back to the center of the mat.
One dives in for a single leg takedown but Holl sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flo Holl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
Holl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holl lands an elbow inside that One shrugs off.
One drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holl pulls his leg out and moves away.
One walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Flo Holl will probably get the nod.
That's time! Holl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holl has One up against the cage in a clinch.
Holl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and One avoids it.
Holl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
One is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holl is defending well.
One on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holl obliges.
Holl connects with a knee to the head.
One takes an elbow to the forehead.
One can't get the takedown.
Holl with a knee to the head.
One is working for takedown but Holl is calmly controlling the position for now.
Flo Holl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
One jumps guard but Holl stands there with One around his waist. One gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
One wants a takedown.
Holl gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from One.
Holl lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holl misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holl.
Holl lands a knee to the body.
One is breathing heavily.
Holl swings wildly with an uppercut but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
One tries to score a body lock takedown but Holl shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holl with a knee to the head.
One is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holl is defending well.
One managing to block the knees to the body from Holl.
One tries to pull guard but Holl holds him up against the cage and eventually One drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holl.
Holl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holl lands an elbow inside.
Holl scores with a shot to the side of One's head.
A short right from Holl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holl lands an elbow that stopped One in his tracks for a moment.
One looking for a takedown.
Holl lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Holl.
One goes for a takedown attempt but Holl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holl moves into the clinch.
One drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holl gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holl stalling.
Holl avoiding damage.
Holl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
One tries for a takedown but Holl manages to get underhooks.
Holl digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl lands a knee to the body.
Holl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holl.
Holl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
One is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Holl finish him?
Holl lands a good knee to the midsection. One won't want to take too many of those.
Holl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
Holl lands an elbow that stopped One in his tracks for a moment.
Flo Holl has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holl with a knee to the head.
Holl has One pressed against the cage. He pushes One back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Holl throws a beautiful elbow that sends One crashing to the floor! Holl piles on the pressure with more strikes! One is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flo Holl!
During a confident post fight interview, Flo Holl thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Rodgers (ranked 1671 p4p, 1191 weight class) and Aonghus Mormaer (ranked 200 p4p, 151 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21 - 17 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Keith Rodgers !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aonghus Mormaer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mormaer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rodgers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mormaer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rodgers has passed into half guard!
Mormaer is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mormaer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mormaer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodgers winds up and cracks Mormaer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mormaer looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mormaer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers lands strikes from half guard.
Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mormaer is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mormaer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mormaer actively working from the bottom here.
Mormaer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers trying to control the action but Mormaer is working from the bottom.
Mormaer has hold of Rodgers 's hands but Rodgers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodgers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodgers drops an elbow to the side of Mormaer's head.
Mormaer actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Rodgers there.
We've been hearing that Rodgers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mormaer tries to roll over but Rodgers keeps him under control.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Mormaer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodgers is really struggling to control Mormaer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily.
Mormaer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers trying to control from half guard but Mormaer is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mormaer tries to get to full guard but Rodgers has control of the leg.
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Mormaer is defending well.
Ground and pound from Rodgers .
Mormaer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodgers prevents Mormaer from improving his position.
Rodgers slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodgers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mormaer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily.
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Mormaer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodgers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Rodgers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mormaer wants to improve his position but Rodgers is controlling well.
Rodgers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mormaer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer has hold of Rodgers 's hands but Rodgers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mormaer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Rodgers connects with a nice short shot to Mormaer's temple.
Rodgers working the head and body with strikes.
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Mormaer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mormaer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mormaer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mormaer.
Rodgers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rodgers works Mormaer's body with a nice hook.
Rodgers lands a jab to Mormaer's midsection.
Rodgers connects with a crisp jab.
Rodgers throws a shot to the body.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodgers .
Mormaer is looking to reverse the position.
Rodgers slows the pace down.
Mormaer taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mormaer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodgers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Mormaer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodgers scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodgers scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodgers cracks Mormaer with a big right hand but Mormaer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Mormaer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mormaer is looking for a sweep.
Rodgers scoring with punches from side control.
Mormaer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodgers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mormaer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rodgers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mormaer is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodgers is keen to just control but Mormaer is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer is trying to maintain the position but Rodgers is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodgers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodgers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Rodgers connects with a nice short shot to Mormaer's temple.
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. Rodgers connects with a nice short shot to Mormaer's temple.
Rodgers drops an elbow to the side of Mormaer's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mormaer is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodgers working the head and body with strikes.
Rodgers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mormaer actively working from the bottom here.
Rodgers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers wants to control but Mormaer is keeping him busy.
Mormaer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodgers wants to take a breather but Mormaer is having none of it.
Mormaer won't allow Rodgers to pass to mount.
Rodgers is thwarting Mormaer's attempts to control the position.
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mormaer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mormaer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodgers trying to control the action but Mormaer is working from the bottom.
Rodgers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer wants to get back to full guard.
Mormaer is refusing to be controlled, as Rodgers sits in half guard.
Mormaer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mormaer wants to improve his position but Rodgers is controlling well.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodgers slips a nice elbow through Mormaer's hands, connecting with Mormaer's forehead.
Rodgers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Rodgers .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Rodgers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mormaer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodgers .
Aonghus Mormaer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mormaer avoids the body shot from Rodgers .
Rodgers 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.
Rodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mormaer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Mormaer's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mormaer can do to turn this around?
Mormaer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodgers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodgers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mormaer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodgers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormaer keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers works over Mormaer with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodgers passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormaer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily.
Rodgers trying to control the action but Mormaer is working from the bottom.
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Keith Rodgers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mormaer wants to get back to full guard.
Mormaer keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodgers in particular looking to stall.
Mormaer taking some punishment here, with Rodgers in his half guard.
Mormaer tries to roll over but Rodgers keeps him under control.
Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mormaer trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodgers in particular looking to stall.
Rodgers wants to free his trapped foot but Mormaer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodgers controlling the action here.
Mormaer tries to roll over but Rodgers keeps him under control.
Rodgers passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Mormaer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mormaer prevents Rodgers from improving position.
Mormaer is not content to let Rodgers control the position.
Mormaer being controlled for a moment.
Mormaer is trying to improve his position.
Rodgers controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Mormaer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mormaer is looking to regain half guard here but Rodgers keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodgers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mormaer is looking to regain half guard here but Rodgers keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mormaer keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodgers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hargol Svenkter (ranked 1496 p4p, 868 weight class) and Ledley King (ranked 61 p4p, 41 weight class). Svenkter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, heavy bass test. Hargol Svenkter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ledley King's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hargol Svenkter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ledley King!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King lands with a hook. Svenkter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svenkter slips under a jab.
Svenkter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King throws a leg kick but Svenkter moved away.
King misses with an uppercut
and Svenkter counters with a nice uppercut.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King moves forwards but Svenkter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Svenkter closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops King! Svenkter dives in looking to finish! King is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hargol Svenkter!
A very excited looking Hargol Svenkter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideki Nakamura (ranked 792 p4p, 519 weight class) and Glen Hoddle (ranked 110 p4p, 73 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hideki Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Glen Hoddle!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoddle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nakamura on his heels. He'll look to pass Nakamura's guard now, I'm sure.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura is trying to keep Hoddle in close.
Hoddle is pushing down on Nakamura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakamura is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoddle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nakamura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoddle scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoddle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Nakamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoddle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakamura is adopting a defensive guard.
Hoddle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoddle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoddle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakamura has wrist control.
Hoddle tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoddle postures up.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle works over Nakamura with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoddle is one step ahead there.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Hoddle chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoddle landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoddle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura controls Hoddle momentarily but Hoddle frees himself.
Nakamura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoddle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hoddle has picked Nakamura up and slammed him! Nakamura can't keep hold of the triangle and Hoddle manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoddle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nakamura throws a front kick that sends Hoddle stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Hoddle drops his hands momentarily and Nakamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoddle shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakamura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nakamura thumps Hoddle with a low kick.
Hoddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoddle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakamura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nakamura duly obliges.
It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Hoddle moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoddle.
Nakamura thuds his shin into the meat of Hoddle's side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoddle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nakamura clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hoddle softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nakamura covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hoddle lands punches and elbows.
The referee is taking a good look at Nakamura as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hoddle!
Hoddle lands shots from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nakamura tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hoddle.
Hoddle controlling well, preventing Nakamura from escaping the position.
Hoddle gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hoddle lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Nakamura covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoddle scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Nakamura can't escape the position.
Nakamura wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoddle gets his hands free.
Hoddle scores with punches to the body.
 Nakamura is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle lands shots from the back.
Oh Nakamura is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoddle wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy.
Hoddle is loading up with his shots from the back and Nakamura is in big trouble! Nakamura taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
In his post fight interview, Glen Hoddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serafim Lupei (ranked 615 p4p, 496 weight class) and Fortunado Sampaio (ranked 98 p4p, 77 weight class). Sampaio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Corre Riba Corre Baixo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 28 - 3, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fortunado Sampaio!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampaio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lupei's head backwards.
Sampaio ducks right into an uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampaio moves away.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei misses with an uppercut
and Sampaio counters with a good low kick that Lupei was not able to check.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Sampaio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lupei throws a front kick aimed at Sampaio's knee but Sampaio avoids it well.
Sampaio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Sampaio counters with a right hand to the body.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sampaio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sampaio throws out the jab.
Sampaio digs a good hook to Lupei's body.
Sampaio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Sampaio moved away.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei darts in and clinches Sampaio up against the cage.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei fails to pull guard.
A short right from Sampaio on the inside.
Lupei is trying to pull guard but Sampaio has him pressed against the cage.
Sampaio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Sampaio controls the action.
Sampaio is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampaio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampaio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Sampaio.
A head punch on the inside from Sampaio fails to land.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sampaio prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei is leaning against Sampaio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampaio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lupei is trying to maintain a safe position but Sampaio gets an underhook and turns Lupei into the cage.
Sampaio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampaio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampaio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sampaio lands a right hand.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Sampaio.
Nice body punch from Sampaio - that landed with a thud.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Sampaio lands with a left to the head.
Sampaio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lupei or not.
Lupei is breathing heavily.
Sampaio lands with a left to the head.
Sampaio is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Sampaio blocking some punches.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Sampaio controls the action.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampaio lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio lands a left hand.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sampaio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sampaio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampaio has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
A short uppercut from Sampaio.
Sampaio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampaio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
Sampaio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampaio lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sampaio.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Sampaio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sampaio pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Sampaio misses with a body punch.
Sampaio can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Sampaio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampaio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei tries a body shot but Sampaio blocks it.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sampaio lands a body shot.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Sampaio controls the action.
Sampaio has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Sampaio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampaio blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Nice body punch from Sampaio.
Sampaio lands a body punch.
Sampaio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sampaio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampaio lands with a right to the head.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Sampaio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sampaio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sampaio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sampaio is working Lupei over against the cage.
Sampaio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fortunado Sampaio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lupei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lupei takes a swing at Sampaio's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sampaio.
A slow jab from Sampaio misses its intended target.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Lupei scores with a sloppy right hand. Sampaio should have avoided that one.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Sampaio slips the punch.
Lupei wants to land a leg kick but Sampaio is out of range.
Sampaio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampaio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sampaio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lupei scrambles back to his feet.
Sampaio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Sampaio throws out a counter right but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
Sampaio connects with an inside leg kick.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Sampaio slips the punch.
A nice side step and Sampaio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fortunado Sampaio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Lupei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sampaio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Sampaio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lupei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sampaio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sampaio scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sampaio.
Lupei missing with a left hand there. Sampaio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sampaio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lupei rather than just go for the knockout.
Sampaio misses with an uppercut.
Sampaio moves out of range of the strikes.
Sampaio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampaio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lupei.
Sampaio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei misses with a hook to the body
and Sampaio counters with a stiff right hand.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sampaio manages to avoid it.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot
and Sampaio counters with a nice right hand that sends Lupei toppling to the canvas! Lupei scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sampaio finish him?!
Lupei is rocked!
Sampaio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Lupei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lupei misses with a hook
and Sampaio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lupei! Sampaio lets Lupei back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sampaio misses with a head kick.
Lupei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sampaio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lupei throws a push kick but Sampaio slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sampaio.
Lupei seems to have got his legs back now.
Sampaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sampaio takes one to the side of the head.
Sampaio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sampaio avoids a kick to the body.
Sampaio connects with a leg kick.
Lupei moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lupei misses with a body shot
letting Sampaio counter with a right hand.
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Sampaio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lupei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sampaio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lupei misses with a right hand
and Sampaio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampaio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sampaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sampaio slips a jab from Lupei.
Lupei throws a jab when Sampaio was well out of range.
Sampaio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sampaio throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei swings for the body but Sampaio moves out of range.
Sampaio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lupei with a body shot.
Sampaio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lupei swings for the body but Sampaio moves out of range.
Sampaio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fortunado Sampaio 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!
Sampaio thuds his shin into the meat of Lupei's side.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sampaio's sensitive parts.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Sampaio.
Sampaio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but Sampaio moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sampaio.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sampaio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Lupei is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lupei tries to clinch but Sampaio is having none of it.
Sampaio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei moves to clinch but Sampaio breaks away
and Sampaio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lupei thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sampaio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei throws a combination that misses
and Sampaio makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lupei really felt that one!
Lupei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sampaio scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one.
Sampaio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lupei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sampaio thows a body kick. Lupei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sampaio lands a front kick.
Sampaio with a nice calf kick.
Lupei avoids the head kick by Sampaio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sampaio. Lupei shrugs it off though.
Sampaio lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampaio misses the target.
Lupei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lupei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lupei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sampaio works Lupei's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Sampaio misses.
Sampaio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sampaio was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
It seemed like Sampaio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sampaio lands a nice looking body kick.
Sampaio lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lupei doesn't seem bothered though.
Sampaio slips under a jab from Lupei.
Sampaio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lupei with a body shot.
Lupei slips a straight right by Sampaio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lupei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sampaio punishes Lupei's body with a nice straight punch.
Lupei misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Sampaio lands with a good body shot.
Lupei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sampaio lands with a hook. Lupei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sampaio throws a shot to the body.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampaio.
Lupei's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Sampaio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lupei's knee momentarily.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampaio scores with a sloppy right hand. Lupei should have avoided that one.
Sampaio drops Lupei with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lupei looks back up at him and smiles so Sampaio waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Sampaio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lupei thinking.
Lupei ducks into an uppercut from Sampaio and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fortunado Sampaio!
Fortunado Sampaio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Benandonner (ranked 565 p4p, 824 weight class) and Kurt Zweihander (ranked 32 p4p, 49 weight class). Kurt Zweihander will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giant Benandonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Zweihander!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zweihander throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benandonner lands a leg kick that knocks Zweihander off balance momentarily.
Benandonner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zweihander.
Benandonner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zweihander dodges the punch combination from Benandonner.
Zweihander is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benandonner with a body shot.
Benandonner with the inside leg kick.
Zweihander throws the kick towards the body but Benandonner avoids it.
Giant Benandonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander checks a leg kick.
Zweihander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benandonner throws a shot to the body.
Benandonner throws a leg kick
letting Zweihander counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Benandonner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zweihander lands a big head kick that sends Benandonner tumbling to the mat! Zweihander takes a step backwards and waves Benandonner back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Benandonner is rocked!
It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Zweihander and Benandonner falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Zweihander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kurt Zweihander!
A victorious Kurt Zweihander thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Odin Markkanen (ranked 44 p4p, 316 weight class) and Charlie River (ranked 3 p4p, 25 weight class). River has chosen Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Markkanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by River.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Markkanen misses.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River jabs Markkanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markkanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markkanen throws a lazy body kick
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Markkanen 's knee.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Markkanen is able to avoid easily.
River has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markkanen.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Markkanen is just out of range.
River misses with a head kick.
Markkanen blocks a low kick nicely.
Markkanen looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Markkanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Markkanen misses with a wild body shot.
River wants to land a leg kick but Markkanen is out of range.
River throws a head kick but Markkanen moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for River.
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
River wants to clinch up but Markkanen keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Markkanen misses.
River avoids the head kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a front kick that sends River stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markkanen.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen blocks a jab.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Markkanen off balance momentarily.
Markkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws a push kick but Markkanen slaps the foot to one side.
Markkanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markkanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
Markkanen lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Markkanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River tries to clinch up but Markkanen circles away and keeps his distance.
River looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
River throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River misses with a body kick.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markkanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from River misses.
Nice straight punches there by Markkanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markkanen.
Markkanen tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River scores with a leg kick.
A big right from River misses.
Markkanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River ducks under a wild hook from Markkanen.
River blocks a jab.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markkanen throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
River with the inside leg kick.
Crunch! Markkanen slams his shin into River's torso.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markkanen. Markkanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Markkanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River throws a push kick but Markkanen slaps the foot to one side.
Markkanen checks a low kick from River.
Markkanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but Markkanen steps away.
Markkanen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot by Markkanen.
Markkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markkanen walks into a stiff left hand from River.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Markkanen.
River throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River rushes Markkanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markkanen tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markkanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with the head strike.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markkanen drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markkanen has an active guard here but River has managed to pass into half guard.
Markkanen tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie River will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
River misses with a body shot.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River sizes up Markkanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River tries to clinch but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from River.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River lets loose with a powerful body kick. Markkanen will feel that in the morning.
River looks for the body kick but Markkanen saw that one coming.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Markkanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markkanen takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
River lands a jab to the nose.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
Charlie River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws an off balance right hand
and Markkanen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
River wants to get back to his feet but Markkanen passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen 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.
River won't allow Markkanen to pass to mount.
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markkanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markkanen slips a nice elbow through River's hands, connecting with River's forehead.
Markkanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
River avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markkanen.
Markkanen slows the pace down in half guard.
River wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Markkanen trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
Markkanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Markkanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markkanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Markkanen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Markkanen there.
Markkanen 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.
River is staying active underneath Markkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Markkanen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. River is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Odin Markkanen!
Odin Markkanen retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Odin Markkanen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 75 p4p, 151 weight class) and Kollaa River (ranked 13 p4p, 27 weight class). Stalinovich comes to the cage accompanied by Hell March. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Kollaa River!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.
Stalinovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
Stalinovich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. River eats them both and turns towards Stalinovich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
Stalinovich takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Stalinovich.
River looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalinovich. That's going to slow River down.
Kollaa River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with an uppercut. Stalinovich saw that one coming.
River cracks Stalinovich with an open hand slap.
Stalinovich takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stalinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River connects with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stalinovich defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a straight right.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.
River staying out of range there.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
River walks into a straight right hand from Stalinovich.
River throws the left hand but Stalinovich avoids the punch easily.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stalinovich.
River scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stalinovich if he has to take too many more of those.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalinovich connects with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
River swings for the body but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stalinovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Stalinovich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalinovich.
River throws the kick towards the body but Stalinovich avoids it.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovich throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalinovich.
River catches Stalinovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stalinovich throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
Stalinovich has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
A short right from River.
Stalinovich cracks River with a nice body shot.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
River taking a breather.
River tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovich avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalinovich scores with a decent looking hook.
River shoots in for a takedown but Stalinovich shows good takedown defense.
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from River.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovich throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovich is just out of range.
Stalinovich throws a jab when River was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
Stalinovich takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovich tries a low kick but River avoids it.
River avoids a kick to the body.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalinovich gets caught napping as River dives in and scores a takedown. Stalinovich manages to retain guard.
Stalinovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
River controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stalinovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalinovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stalinovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River trying to control but Stalinovich is working from the bottom.
Stalinovich looking for subs off his back but River has passed one foot through into half guard.
River trying to control from half guard but Stalinovich is working away.
Stalinovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stalinovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovich has River up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalinovich lands a body shot.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River working hard to break the clinch.
River is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stalinovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
River prevents a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from River.
Stalinovich struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stalinovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joseph Stalinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
Stalinovich misses with a body punch.
Stalinovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River prevents a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich prevents a body shot from River.
A short left from Stalinovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich letting River take a breather here.
Stalinovich prevents a body shot from River.
River manages to break the clinch.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stalinovich finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Stalinovich scores with a nice strike.
Stalinovich thumps River with a low kick.
Stalinovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Stalinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Stalinovich clinches up with River and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich lands with a left to the head.
River breaks from the clinch.
Stalinovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
Stalinovich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of River's head.
River throws out a loose jab but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Stalinovich misses.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Stalinovich lands with a straight right. River didn't see that one coming.
Stalinovich misses with a straight right.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalinovich tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - River finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stalinovich connects with a single shot there.
River throws a leg kick but Stalinovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River is looking to land body kicks.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalinovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich throws a hook but River blocks it.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Stalinovich's torso.
Stalinovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Stalinovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from River.
River bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Stalinovich tries to improve position but can't.
River is looking to take a break and control but Stalinovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
River looking for submissions off his back.
Stalinovich is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.
River is defending against the submission attempts here by Stalinovich.
River wants to sweep but Stalinovich has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stalinovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stalinovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stalinovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River throws a hook to the side of Stalinovich's head but Stalinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stalinovich counters with a leg kick.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stalinovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
Stalinovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalinovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joseph Stalinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
River tries to land a body kick
and Stalinovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
Stalinovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalinovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from River.
Stalinovich throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalinovich.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stalinovich throws a big counter combination but River scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich clinches up with River and pushes him back against the cage.
Joseph Stalinovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalinovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
River is looking to break free of the clinch but Stalinovich has double underhooks.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
Stalinovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stalinovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
River is working for takedown but Stalinovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joseph Stalinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Stalinovich.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalinovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalinovich can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich keeps control of River as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalinovich gets underhooks to prevent River's takedown attempt.
River has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stalinovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stalinovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stalinovich cracks River with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalinovich misses with a punch to the body.
River lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River working aggressively here.
River lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
River trying to control from half guard but Stalinovich is working away.
River throwing shots but Stalinovich is blocking nicely.
Stalinovich wants to get back to full guard.
River seems to be looking for submissions.
Stalinovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stalinovich looking to control.
River is in close to Stalinovich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. River 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 Stalinovich.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stalinovich keeps working.
Stalinovich regains half guard.
Stalinovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but River scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from River there.
Stalinovich wants to get back to full guard.
River looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stalinovich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
River seems to be looking for submissions.
River is working for a kimura but Stalinovich is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stalinovich is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stalinovich is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stalinovich trying to control but River postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalinovich wants to get back to full guard.
Stalinovich is defending against the submission attempts here by River.
Stalinovich is trying to maintain the position but River is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joseph Stalinovich did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalinovich.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from River.
Nice cross by River.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich scores with a jab to the head.
Stalinovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stalinovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Stalinovich counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River loads up on a big right hand but Stalinovich slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws the kick towards the body but Stalinovich avoids it.
Stalinovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River walks into a straight right hand from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a low kick.
Stalinovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Joseph Stalinovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Stalinovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stalinovich.
River slips a straight right by Stalinovich.
River throws out a loose jab but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River misses with a body shot.
River lands with a nice body punch.
River misses with a takedown attempt - Stalinovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich avoids the head kick by River.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stalinovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
Stalinovich misses with a hook.
Stalinovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Sloppy strikes from Stalinovich. Those never looked like landing.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.
Stalinovich half committed to a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Stalinovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and River counters with a solid body kick.
Stalinovich misses with a straight left.
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from River.
Decent striking displayed by Stalinovich there.
River misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stalinovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joseph Stalinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
Stalinovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River throws a body kick that misses
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Stalinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River fails with the takedown
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stalinovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River throws the kick towards the body but Stalinovich avoids it.
Stalinovich throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stalinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalinovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stalinovich takes one to the side of the head.
Stalinovich looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
Stalinovich instigates a clinch.
Stalinovich prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalinovich blocks a body shot from River.
River is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stalinovich is defending well.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Stalinovich scores with a hook to the body.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalinovich lands a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalinovich lands a left hand.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich lands a left hand.
Stalinovich is pressed up against the cage. River has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stalinovich down to the mat. Stalinovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
River looks to throw the jab but Stalinovich is out of range.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stalinovich had his way with Kollaa River in that round.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stalinovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stalinovich lands a head shot.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalinovich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of River's head.
Stalinovich looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River throws the left hand but Stalinovich avoids the punch easily.
Stalinovich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stalinovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stalinovich with the inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from River.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich lands an overhand right.
Stalinovich misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stalinovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Stalinovich misses.
River scores with a jab. Stalinovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Stalinovich as River shoots in.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
A head kick misses from Stalinovich.
River is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stalinovich has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
River is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stalinovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joseph Stalinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
River wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
River working aggressively here.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalinovich is pressed up against the cage. River has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stalinovich down to the mat. Stalinovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
River is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stalinovich lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalinovich. That's going to slow River down.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kollaa River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
A slow jab from Stalinovich misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River blocks a jab.
Stalinovich scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
River misses with a takedown
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich rushes River and presses him up against the cage.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stalinovich is keeping busy.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River tries to circle away but Stalinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Stalinovich has a couple of punches blocked by River.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Stalinovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
River misses with a body punch.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River pushes Stalinovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River blocks an uppercut.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
Stalinovich can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovich avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stalinovich actively working from the bottom here.
River working over Stalinovich with some ground and pound. Stalinovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
River moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River working the head with strikes.
Stalinovich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked River off and has taken his back!
Stalinovich keeps control of the position as River tries to break free.
River showing good submission defense here.
Stalinovich is looking to control River but River is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Stalinovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stalinovich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich retains his light heavyweight title!
Joseph Stalinovich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tungsten Kaafjord (ranked 33 p4p, 60 weight class) and Beau Canada (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Kaafjord's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tungsten Kaafjord!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Beau Canada!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaafjord shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaafjord trying to control the action but Canada is working from the bottom.
Canada wants to get back to his feet.
Kaafjord seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaafjord prevents Canada from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Canada is trying to stand back up but Kaafjord is controlling him
Canada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaafjord.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaafjord not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Canada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord prevents Canada from standing back up.
Kaafjord throwing shots but Canada is blocking nicely.
Kaafjord missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Canada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaafjord wants to take a breather but Canada is having none of it.
Kaafjord not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Canada is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaafjord.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Canada tries to kick Kaafjord off but Kaafjord keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Canada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord moves out of range as Canada strikes.
Kaafjord feinted with a counter takedown.
Kaafjord steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Canada. That one must have hurt.
Beau Canada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaafjord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaafjord tries to counter with a takedown but Canada is quick to defend against it.
Canada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaafjord walks into a left hand.
Canada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canada lands a jab.
It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Kaafjord looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada throws a wild body kick that Kaafjord sees coming a mile off.
Canada throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaafjord counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaafjord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaafjord ducks under a wild hook from Canada.
Kaafjord swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Canada tries to land a front kick but Kaafjord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canada throws the kick towards the body but Kaafjord avoids it.
Kaafjord attempts a counter takedown but Canada avoids it well and moves away.
Kaafjord jabs Canada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Canada misses with a straight right.
Canada misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Kaafjord misses its target.
Canada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaafjord makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Canada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Canada working the strikes but Kaafjord uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
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!
Kaafjord makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaafjord.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord has his foot on Canada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canada works his way back into a safe position though.
Canada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaafjord has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canada has managed to get both his arms back between Kaafjord's legs - danger averted.
Canada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canada showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Canada scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Canada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Canada won't allow Kaafjord to sweep him here.
Kaafjord looking to control.
Kaafjord manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Canada manages to get himself to full guard.
Kaafjord looking to sit in guard and control but Canada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beau Canada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
That's time! Kaafjord's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Canada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaafjord throws a quick counter head kick but Canada was just out of range.
Jab from Canada.
Canada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaafjord's hands.
Kaafjord takes one on the button.
Canada wants to clinch but Kaafjord slips to the side
and Kaafjord counters with a right hand to the body.
Canada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord blocks a head kick by Canada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kaafjord in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaafjord.
Canada is refusing to be controlled, as Kaafjord sits in half guard.
Kaafjord is nestled in close to Canada, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaafjord is looking to take a break and control but Canada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaafjord is stalling here. Canada is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kaafjord seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Canada has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Canada's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kaafjord is looking for a sweep.
Canada wants to control but Kaafjord is keeping him busy.
Kaafjord is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaafjord is working hard here to advance position.
Kaafjord is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kaafjord is trying to get back to full guard.
Canada is keen to just control but Kaafjord is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaafjord is trying to get back to full guard.
Canada drops an elbow to the side of Kaafjord's head.
Nice strikes from Canada there.
Tungsten Kaafjord's cut is getting worse.
Canada trying to mount his opponent but Kaafjord defends it.
Kaafjord moves into full guard.
Canada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tungsten Kaafjord's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tungsten Kaafjord's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Beau Canada!
Beau Canada is the new super heavyweight champion!
Beau Canada gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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